1995 SUZUKI SIDEKICK
0 recalls, 29 complaints - 5 TSBs
No recalls found for this vehicle.
Complaint Statistics
29 total complaints
4 crashes 2 fires 7 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 4 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 3 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 2 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 2 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | 2 |
| SEATS | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT | 1 |
| VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jun 27, 2003
CONSUMER EXPERIENCED TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS WITH 1995 SUZUKI SIDEKICK. *MR *SCC *JB
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jun 10, 2002
Incident date: May 1, 2002
WHEN THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTS INTO GEAR IT MAKES A HARD BANGING NOISE. IT MOMENTARILY LOCKS UP THE POWER STEERING, AND CAUSES HESITATION AND SUDDEN ACCELERATION. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME.. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHEER INFROMATION.*AK
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Nov 1, 2001
Incident date: Oct 31, 2001
WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH AND SHIFTING TO SECOND GEAR, SEAT BACK OF DRIVER'S SEAT BROKE.*AK *JB
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Sep 4, 2001
Incident date: Aug 11, 2001
SUZUKI HAS CONFIRMED THAT THE SOFTWARE IN THE VECHICLE TURNS ON THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AT 50,000 REGARDLESS WHETHER THERE IS A REAL PROBLEM. VEHICLE WAS SERVICED A LITTLE BEFORE 50,000 MILES. BECAUSE OF THIS LIGHT MY WIFE WAS AFRAID TO DRIVE THE VECHICLE UNTIL IT WENT IN FOR SERVICE AGAIN. SERVI... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Dec 1, 2000
Incident date: Nov 11, 2000
WHEN MAKING A TURN TRANSMISSION WENT INTO NEUTRAL, RPMS RACED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO HIT A CURB, RESULTING IN A ROLLOVER. MINOR INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
Crash
Fire
2 injured
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Dec 1, 2000
Incident date: Nov 11, 2000
WHEN MAKING A TURN TRANSMISSION WENT INTO NEUTRAL, RPMS RACED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO HIT A CURB, RESULTING IN A ROLLOVER. MINOR INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
Crash
Fire
2 injured
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Oct 2, 2000
Incident date: Sep 21, 2000
AFTER STOPPING AT DESTINATION, TOOK CHILD CAR SEAT OUT AND WHEN UNBUCKLED SEATBELT TO DO SO, SEATBELT WENT IN AS NORMAL, BUT LOCKED AND WILL NOT COME OUT, CANNOT USE THAT SIDE AT ALL W/ USAGE OF SEATBELT. EXPECTING ANOTHER CHILD, AND AM WORRIED. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Oct 2, 2000
Incident date: Sep 21, 2000
AFTER STOPPING AT DESTINATION, TOOK CHILD CAR SEAT OUT AND WHEN UNBUCKLED SEATBELT TO DO SO, SEATBELT WENT IN AS NORMAL, BUT LOCKED AND WILL NOT COME OUT, CANNOT USE THAT SIDE AT ALL W/ USAGE OF SEATBELT. EXPECTING ANOTHER CHILD, AND AM WORRIED. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Jul 27, 2000
Incident date: Jul 12, 2000
BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER EXPLODED. VEHICLE HAS BEEN REPAIRED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
Jun 23, 2000
Incident date: Jun 1, 2000
CONSUMER'S DOOR FELL OFF BECAUSE HINGES HAD RUSTED. THE ONLY WAY FOR DOOR TO STAY ON WAS BY LOCKING IT. MANUFACTURER SAID THERE WOULD BE A CHARGE TO LOOK AT VEHICLE BECAUSE WARRANTY HAS EXPIRED. *AK *ML
SEATS
Mar 29, 2000
Incident date: Mar 22, 2000
VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A REAR END COLLISION WHILE AT A STANDSTILL POSITION. IMPACT WAS ESTIMATED AT 30 MPH AT WHICH BOTH DRIVER'S/PASSENGER'S SEATBACK RESTS COLLAPSED BACKWARD. DRIVER SUSTAINED BACK INJURY, AND PASSENGER SUSTAINED MINOR BRUISES. DEALER/ MANUFACTURER WERE CONTACTED. *AK
Crash
2 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Mar 11, 2000
Incident date: Jan 2, 2000
IN REGARDS TO SECURITY, HAD IT CHECKED BY DEALER WHO STATED BATTERY, WORKED FOR A WEEK AND FAILED AGAIN. HAVE NOT HAD IT CHECKED SINCE. WHAT SHOULD I DO? *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Nov 26, 1999
Incident date: Aug 20, 1999
WHILE DRIVING AT A SPEED OF 65 MPH WHEN THE ENGINE SUDDENLY BLEW OUT WITHOUT WARNING. *AK
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
Aug 18, 1999
Incident date: Jul 11, 1999
VEHICLE WAS AT A STAND STILL WHEN THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR FELL OFF THE HINGES. THE BOLTS HAD RUSTED & PULLED OUT PANEL.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
May 27, 1999
Incident date: Jan 20, 1998
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Jan 7, 1998
Incident date: Jan 8, 1997
WHILE OUT DRIVING THE STEERING WHEEL GETS STIFF; FEELS AT 55MPH BUT NOT LOW SPEED. WHEEL DOES NOT PASS STIFF AREA WHEN TURNING & SUDDENLY WOULD JERK. PRESSURE REGULATOR REPLACED BUT PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Sep 4, 1997
VEHICLE LOST CONTOL/ROLLED OVER ON DIRT ROAD, RESULTING IN INJURIES. *AK
Crash
1 injured
STRUCTURE:BODY
Aug 1, 1997
Incident date: Jan 7, 1996
VEHICLE'S REAR FOLDING SEAT STRAP THAT KEEPS THE SEAT UP WILL NOT HOLD THE SEAT UP, HAS HAD SHORT STRAP REPAIRED TWICE. *AK
SEATS
Jun 28, 1996
Incident date: Jun 8, 1996
STRAP/LOOP THAT HOLDS REAR SEAT UP SEPARATES FROM FLOOR, CAUSING SEAT TO FLY BACK. *DH
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Jun 21, 1996
Incident date: May 21, 1996
STEERING REACHES A POINT OF RESISTANCE AND THEN SLIPS. DESCRIBE IN MORE DETAIL. *AK
STRUCTURE:BODY
Apr 17, 1996
Incident date: Oct 1, 1994
STRAPS/HOOKS THAT LOCK SEATS IN DOWN POSITION TO FORM CARGO AREA, RELEASES UPON SUDDEN STOPPING, CAUSING SEAT TO SNAP BACK INTO UPRIGHT POSITION. *DSH
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
Jan 31, 1996
Incident date: Nov 15, 1995
SIDE VIEW MIRRORS ARE JUMPING ALL OVER THE PLACE. ALMOST HIT TRACKER TRAILER BECAUSE CONSUMER COULD NOT SEE OUT OF WINDOW CLEARLY. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Jan 23, 1996
Incident date: Jan 1, 1996
432-4575, DAY NO. VEHICLE IS VERY UNSAFE DUE TO FACT IF GOING AT A SPEED OF 55MPH OR GREATER WILL TILTED OVER. TT
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Sep 22, 1995
Incident date: Aug 24, 1995
TRANSMISSION IS SHIFTING HARD MAKING LOUD NOISES HAD IT INTO THE DEALERS 3 TIMES PROBLEM STILL NOT RESOLVED. TT
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jul 5, 1995
Incident date: Feb 1, 1995
SHORT IN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, CAUSING SEAT BELT ALARM/KEY-IN IGNITION ALARM/HEADLIGHTS-ON REMINDER ALARM/ELECTRICAL MIRROS/DEALIGHTS/ABC TO FAIL. *AK
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Jul 5, 1995
Incident date: Feb 1, 1995
VEHICLE DIFFICULT TO CONTROL WHEN ENCOUNTERING STRONG SIDE WINDS. TT
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
Apr 26, 1995
Incident date: Apr 20, 1995
WHILE DRIVING, SMELLED GAS; GAS WAS DRIPPING FROM MUFFLER ONTO GROUND; TOLD BY DEALER, FUEL INJECTION WAS PLUGGED UP; ONE REPLACED, PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. TT
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
Apr 21, 1995
Incident date: Mar 15, 1995
VEHICLE HAS FOGGING PROBLEM DURING COLD WEATHER; DEFOGGER DOES NOT ADEQUATELY CLEAR WINDSHIELDS; IMPAIRS DRIVER'S VISION. TT
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
Mar 15, 1995
Incident date: Dec 15, 1994
A TRANFER CASE BIND UP. TT
Technical Service Bulletins, 1995 SUZUKI SIDEKICK
5 manufacturer communications from 4 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER | 1 |
| 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 1 |
| 062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 1 |
| 020000 SUSPENSION | 1 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 1 |
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
SW07
May 4, 2000
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
THIS BULLETIN CONTAINS THE REVISED CLAIMS SUBMISSION PROCEDURES FOR REPLACEMENT BATTERIES UNDER WARRANTY. *TT
9573L3001
Apr 1, 1995
103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH (TCC) CHUGGLE/HUNTING CONDITION.*SD
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
SEAT BLT LOCKS-STOW POSIT.
There is no summary currently available
PE90008
Opened: Oct 19, 1989 , Closed: Apr 30, 1990
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).
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Total Recalls
299
Total Complaints
2
Investigations
26
Reported Crashes
11
Reported Fires
1
Reported Deaths
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