1992 SUZUKI SIDEKICK

0 recalls, 11 complaints - 6 TSBs

No recalls found for this vehicle.

Complaint Statistics

11 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY2
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS2
TIRES2
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DIFFERENTIAL PROPORTIONAL VALVE1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Nov 19, 2003
WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER DROVE OVER A BUMP IN THE ROAD AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. *AK *SC
TIRES Aug 24, 2000
Incident date: Aug 8, 2000
TIRE PURCHASED 13 JAN 2000 - APPROX 6K TO 7K MILEAGE- TREAD SEPARATION AT HIGH SPEED - NO DEFLATION OF TIRE - DEBRIS CAUSED MINOR PAINT / TRIM DAMAGE( DOT NUMBER: ACUL13V340 TIRE SIZE: P20575R15 )
TIRES Aug 24, 2000
Incident date: Aug 8, 2000
TIRE PURCHASED 13 JAN 2000 - APPROX 6K TO 7K MILEAGE- TREAD SEPARATION AT HIGH SPEED - NO DEFLATION OF TIRE - DEBRIS CAUSED MINOR PAINT / TRIM DAMAGE( DOT NUMBER: ACUL13V340 TIRE SIZE: P20575R15 )
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS Jan 20, 2000
Incident date: Dec 24, 1999
PROBLEM WITH ENGINE STALLING OUT WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE. DEALER NOTIFIED AND REPLACED FUEL PUMP FUSE, ALTHOUGH DEALER WASN'T SURE WHAT CAUSED THE INCIDENT. VEHICLE APPEARED TO BE RUNNING NORMAL AT THIS TIME. *AK *ML
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Jun 1, 1999
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY Jun 3, 1998
Incident date: Apr 17, 1998
HAD HEARD LOCKING MECHANISM CLICK ON SEAT BELTS. STARTED DRIVING & FELT THE LATCH UNLOCKED. SEAT BELT BUCKLE CAN BE UNLOCKED WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED. TOOK TO DEALER & INFORMED NOT UNDER WARRANTY & OWNER WILL HAVE TO PAY. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS Feb 11, 1997
Incident date: Jan 1, 1996
REPAIRED THE DISC BRAKES FIVE TIMES BECAUSE OF PREMATURE WEAR OF BRAKE PADS WHICH CAUSED VIBRATION. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS Jun 1, 1996
Incident date: May 21, 1996
BRAKE SHOES GRAB/MAKE NOISE WHEN MOIST. *SD
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY Dec 19, 1995
Incident date: Nov 12, 1995
FUEL TANK FELL OFF WHILE DRIVING. EXPLAIN IN MORE DETAIL. TT
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY Jun 30, 1995
PASSENGER SEAT BELT BUCKLE WILL NOT EXTEND FROM HOUSING. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DIFFERENTIAL PROPORTIONAL VALVE Jan 6, 1995
(619) 686-1775 VOICE PAGER; REAR ABS BRAKES; PROPORTIONING VALVE BRAKING WITH 90-100% ON FRONT ONLY. ROTORS AND SHOES REPLACED EVERY 10-20,000 MILES. LIST INFO.

Technical Service Bulletins, 1992 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

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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 (current) 0 11
1991 1 16 View
1990 1 5 View
1989 1 15 View
1988 0 1 View

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