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1991 SUZUKI SIDEKICK

1 recalls, 16 complaints - 6 TSBs

95V103008 May 24, 1995
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
THE FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTONS CAN BREAK. THESE RED PLASTIC RELEASE BUTTONS ARE MARKED "PRESS." IF A BUTTON BREAKS, PIECES CAN FALL INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY CAUSING THE BUCKLE TO OPERATE IMPROPERLY.
Consequence
THE SAFETY BELTS WOULD NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION TO AN OCCUPANT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
OWNERS SHOULD PROMPTLY CHECK THE CONDITION AND OPERATION OF BOTH FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLES AND CAREFULLY INSPECT THE RED RELEASE BUTTON FOR ANY BREAKS OR CRACKS. THEY SHOULD ENSURE THAT BOTH BUCKLES ARE OPERATING PROPERLY BY INSERTING EACH LATCH PLATE INTO ITS BUCKLE, TUGGING ON THE BELT TO MAKE SUR... Read more
127,155 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.

Complaint Statistics

16 total complaints 2 fires

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY7
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE2
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN1
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR1
CHILD SEAT1
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE1
TIRES1
TIRES Nov 11, 2015
Incident date: Oct 29, 2015
TWO RAPID DEFLATIONS OF TIRES, JUST WEEKS APART, DUE TO SIDEWALL FAILURE. FIRST HAPPENED ROUNDING A CORNER AT ABOUT 20 MPH, AND THE SECOND WHILE PARKED.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE Jun 27, 1999
Incident date: May 31, 1999
THE FRONT PASSENGER AND REAR LEFT SEAT BELTS ON OUR 1991 SUZUKI SIDEKICK HAVE BOTH FAILED THIS WEEK. WE HAVE HAD NO ACCIDENTS IN THE CAR. THE FRONT RIGHT SEAT BELT HAS LOCKED IN ITS CASE, MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO USE. THE LEFT REAR SEATBELT NO LONGER LO. *AK
CHILD SEAT Mar 12, 1999
I HAVE A CENTURY CARSEAT, MODEL 4387LHT, MFG DATE 010697, THAT HAS A BUCKLE THAT SUDDENLY STOPPED WORKING. IT WOULD NO LONGER BUCKLE CLOSED. UPON CALLING CENTURY PRODUCTS I WAS TOLD THAT OFTEN KIDS STICK FOREIGN ITEMS IN THE HOLE WHERE THE BUCKLE IS CAUSING THIS PROBLEM. I CAN ABSOLUTELY GUARANTE... Read more
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY Feb 10, 1999
SEAT BELT RECALL REPAIR COMPLETED HOWEVER NEW BUCKLES FELL APART.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY Feb 18, 1998
Incident date: Mar 30, 1996
PIECES MAY BREAK OFF THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE, RESULTING IN HARD TO INSERT THE METAL TONGUE INTO THE BUCKLE, DEALER DOES NOT HAVE THE PARTS (RECALL).
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY Apr 16, 1997
Incident date: Mar 25, 1997
TOOK THE VEHICLE IN TO BE REPAIRED UNDER THE RECALL. CURRENTLY, THE LATCH HAS JAMMED INTO THE BUCKLE AND THIS SEA TBELT DOESN'T LOCK . PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR Mar 25, 1997
Incident date: Feb 1, 1996
AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS FAILED, TRAPPING THE DRIVER IN THE CAR.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY Oct 2, 1996
Incident date: Jul 7, 1996
THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE FELL APART. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY Jun 20, 1996
Incident date: Jun 19, 1996
DLR TRYING TO LOCATE PARTS, HOWEVER OWNER CONTACTED ZONE OFFICE AND WAS INFORMED TO WAIT UNTIL DLR LOCATES PARTS. SEA TBELT BUCKLES RECALL 95V103008. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR Mar 7, 1996
Incident date: Mar 6, 1996
PASSENGERS REAR SEAT BELT WILL NOT RETRACT INTO ITS ASSEMBLY, RENDERING IT INOPERATIVE. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR Feb 12, 1996
Incident date: Aug 12, 1994
FAILURE OF THE REAR SEAT BELT RETRACTORS SHOULDER BELTS WILL NOT RETRACT. TT
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Jan 24, 1996
Incident date: Jan 19, 1996
THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
Fire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Jan 24, 1996
Incident date: Jan 19, 1996
THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
Fire
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY Jun 15, 1995
Incident date: May 5, 1995
DRIVER'S/PASSENGER'S SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILED TO RELEASE. *SKD
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN Jun 15, 1995
Incident date: May 5, 1995
HORN BUTTON CAME OFF.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY Apr 14, 1995
THE SEAT BELT DOES NOT LOCK, AND COMES UNLATCHED AT TIMES FOR NO APPARENT REASON. TT

Technical Service Bulletins, 1991 SUZUKI SIDEKICK

6 manufacturer communications from 5 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE1
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION1
103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER1
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM1
020000 SUSPENSION1
350000 EQUIPMENT1
N-Q-G-045 Nov 20, 2018
020000 SUSPENSION
This Service Bulletin was sent by Suzuki Motor Corporation to its authorized Suzuki automobile distributors in the U.S., explaining the importance of proper inspection and maintenance of suspension lower arm ball joints to prevent the ball
N-Q-G-045 Nov 20, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Service Bulletin was sent by Suzuki Motor Corporation to its authorized Suzuki automobile distributors in the U.S., explaining the importance of proper inspection and maintenance of suspension lower arm ball joints to prevent the ball
9573L3001 Apr 1, 1995
103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH (TCC) CHUGGLE/HUNTING CONDITION.*SD
TS41304063R Jan 1, 1993
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
MODIFICATION OF INTAKE MANIFOLD AND THERMOSTAT. *TW
TS30505113R Jan 1, 1993
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
MODIFICATION OF AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION INTERNAL PARTS. *TW
0204145 May 10, 2005
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
CORRECT COOLANT USAGE. *EH

NHTSA Safety Investigations, SUZUKI SIDEKICK

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

PE92087 Opened: Dec 2, 1992 , Closed: Apr 27, 1993
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1991
SEAT BLT LOCKS-STOW POSIT.
There is no summary currently available
PE90008 Opened: Oct 19, 1989 , Closed: Apr 30, 1990
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1989
WELD FAILURE IN STRUCTURE
There is no summary currently available

SUZUKI SIDEKICK - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the SUZUKI SIDEKICK across all model years (1989, 1997).

8 Total Recalls
299 Total Complaints
2 Investigations
26 Reported Crashes
11 Reported Fires
1 Reported Deaths

SUZUKI SIDEKICK - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2000 0 1 View
1998 0 41 View
1997 1 52 View
1996 2 81 View
1995 0 29 View
1994 1 32 View
1993 1 14 View
1992 0 11 View
1991 (current) 1 16
1990 1 5 View
1989 1 15 View
1988 0 1 View

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