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1998 Suzuki Sidekick Recalls & Complaints

We couldn't confirm the NHTSA recall list for the 1998 Suzuki Sidekick right now, so this page doesn't state a recall count — check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for current campaigns. 27 owner complaints are on file.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1998 Suzuki Sidekick.

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1998 Suzuki Sidekick owner complaints

Owners have filed 27 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Suzuki Sidekick, describing incidents dated April 9, 1998 to March 5, 2019.

Most-cited components

Air Bags 9 complaints
Engine 6 complaints
Fuel/Propulsion System 4 complaints
Power Train 3 complaints
Service Brakes 3 complaints
Suspension 3 complaints

Of the 27 complaints on file, 9 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 27 complaints, owners report 11 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

ODI #11185005 · Filed March 8, 2019
3 YEARS AGO I BOUGHT A SET OF 4 GOODYEAR WARNGLER DURATRAC TIRES FOR MY SUZUKI VITARA. AFTER APROX 1,5 YEARS I GO TO TIRE SERVICE SHOP TO REPAIR AIR LOSS AROUND THE RIM. WITH TIRE UNMOUNTED WE FOUND INNER LAYER SEPARATION. I REPORTED THIS TO THE SELLER AND AFTER CHECKING WITH GOODYEAR REPRESANTIVE…
ODI #10724309 · Filed June 9, 2015
WAS IN A FRONTAL ACCIDENT. FRONT END OF CAR PRETTY MUCH TOTALED. AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, AND NO PROBLEMS WITH THE CODES OR LIGHT BEFORE THIS.
ODI #8005650 · Filed March 14, 2002
WHILE TRAVELING AT NORMAL SPEED AND WITHOUT ANY INDICATION AIR BAGS DEPLOYED AS A RESULT OF A VEHICLE CRASH. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Read all 27 complaints

We couldn't confirm the NHTSA recall list for the 1998 Suzuki Sidekick right now — this is not a confirmed "no recalls". Check the VIN at NHTSA.gov/recalls for the official status.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 1998 Suzuki Sidekick. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

27 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 Suzuki Sidekick.

Tires

ODI #11185005

Incident: March 5, 2019 · Filed: March 8, 2019

3 YEARS AGO I BOUGHT A SET OF 4 GOODYEAR WARNGLER DURATRAC TIRES FOR MY SUZUKI VITARA. AFTER APROX 1,5 YEARS I GO TO TIRE SERVICE SHOP TO REPAIR AIR LOSS AROUND THE RIM. WITH TIRE UNMOUNTED WE FOUND INNER LAYER SEPARATION. I REPORTED THIS TO THE SELLER AND AFTER CHECKING WITH GOODYEAR REPRESANTIVE THEY CHANGED THE TIRE WITH NEW ONE. AFTER ANOTHER APROX 1,5 YEARS I HAVE TO GO TO TIRE SHOP FOR ANOTHER REPAIR AND FOUND ANOTHER TIRE WITH SPLIT LAYERS. WE CHECKED ALL OTHER TIRES MINUS WARRANTY REPLACED ONE AND THEY ALL ARE SPLIT FROM INSIDE. I REPORTED THIS TO THE SELLER AND GOODYEAR REPRESENTIVE BUT THEY DIDN'T OFFER ANY SOLUTION YET.

Air Bags

ODI #10724309

Crash 1 injury

Incident: May 12, 2015 · Filed: June 9, 2015

WAS IN A FRONTAL ACCIDENT. FRONT END OF CAR PRETTY MUCH TOTALED. AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, AND NO PROBLEMS WITH THE CODES OR LIGHT BEFORE THIS.

Air Bags

ODI #8005650

Crash

Filed: March 14, 2002

WHILE TRAVELING AT NORMAL SPEED AND WITHOUT ANY INDICATION AIR BAGS DEPLOYED AS A RESULT OF A VEHICLE CRASH. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Electrical System

ODI #889800

Incident: May 25, 2001 · Filed: June 5, 2001

WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH VEHICLE STALLED. TOWED TO DEALER, WHO FOUND IGNITION COIL WAS TOO CLOSE TO ENGINE BLOCK, AND HAD SHORTED OUT. DEALER REWIRED IGNITION COIL.*AK

Suspension; Engine and Engine Cooling; Fuel System, Gasoline; Power Train

ODI #881518

Incident: May 30, 1998 · Filed: February 27, 2001

CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT WRONG SIZE GAS TANK IS EQUIPPED ON VEHICLE. *AK PREMATURE CLUTCH FAILURE, DRIVESHAFT FAILURE. BOLTS VIBRATED OUT OF EXHAUST NAMIFOLD. RECURRING NOISE FROM ENGINE PULLEY AREA. *SLC

Suspension

ODI #868480

Crash

Incident: August 21, 2000 · Filed: August 23, 2000

CONSUME RWAS TRAVELING ABOUT 45MPH ON HIGHWAY AND WAS GOING UP A HILL. WHEN REACHING THE TOP OF THE HILL, REAR END CAME FORWARD, AND VEHICLE WAS SIDEWAYS ON THE RAMP. VEHICLE VEERED OVER INTO AN ENBANKMENT, AND THEN AT THE AND THEN CAME OUT OF ENBANKMENT. VEHICLE WAS STILL RUNNING . REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE HAD EXPLODED.*AK

Equipment

ODI #860637

Filed: April 20, 2000

ROADMASTER TOW BAR THAT WAS INSTALLED ON THE TRUCK CONTINUED RUBBING AGAINST THE TIRES, CAUSING EXCESSIVE WEAR OF THE TIRES. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED MANUFACTURER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Fuel System, Gasoline; Seats

ODI #859235

Crash 1 injury

Incident: April 1, 1999 · Filed: March 27, 2000

WHILE DRINVING AT ABOUT 65 ANOTHER VEHICLE RAMMED INTO THE BACK OF CONSUMER'S VEHICLE ON RIGHT HAND SIDE. UPON IMPACT, DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SEATS TOTALLY CALLAPSED. ALSO, GAS TANK BURSTED, AND FUEL SPLASHED INTO CONSUMERS FACE. CONSUMER FELT SEATS SHOULD NOT HAVE BROKEN LOOSE BECAUSE THEY WERE DESIGNED TO HOLD PASSENGER IN PLACE. *AK

Air Bags

ODI #838709

Crash

Incident: May 23, 1999 · Filed: May 28, 1999

CONSUMER WAS IN AN ACCIDENT, AND AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ODI #836420

Incident: November 27, 1998 · Filed: April 2, 1999

WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55-60MPH FRONT RIGHT TIRE STARTED SMOKING. PULLED TO SIDE & CHECKED. NOTICED A PROBLEM WITH BRAKES. HAD VEHICLE TOWED. MECHANIC FOUND NOTHING. HAD PADS, ROTORS & SHOES CHANGED. AFTER TRYING TO STOP, HAD NO BRAKES. BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR. *AK

Other Suzuki Sidekick model years

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