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1993 Suzuki SidekickProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 14 owner complaints about the 1993 Suzuki Sidekick, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints144 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage90kElectrical system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 26, 2004. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1993 Suzuki Sidekick has problems

14 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Electrical system30
Engine and engine cooling20
Fuel system, gasoline11
Latches/locks/linkages10
Seat belts10
Seats11
Service brakes, hydraulic10
Steering10
Tires10
2 other systems20

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

1993 Suzuki Sidekick recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Suspension: rear

Recall 94V-073 · Apr 16, 1994 · 5,247 vehicles

Risk. SEPARATION OF THE WHEEL ASSEMBLY CAN CAUSE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND SEPARATION OF THE BRAKE LINE RESULTS IN LOSS OF ONE-HALF OFTHE BRAKING SYSTEM,…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Suzuki.

Best & worst years

1993 vs. every other Sidekick year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Sidekick median. How we score

'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'00
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1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1993 Suzuki Sidekick, and the recalls they led to.

  1. REAR AXLE HOUSING FAILUREPE94011 · closed Apr 20, 1994
    Led to recall 94V-073
In owners' words

What Sidekick owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

AT APPROX. 90,000 MI., TURN SIGNAL STEM BEGAN MAKING LOUD BUZZING NOISE INTERMITTENTLY WHEN MOVED UPWARD (RIGHT BLINK). PROBLEM INCREASED SO THAT BY 138,000 MI. BUZZING HAPPENED WHENEVER STEM WAS MOVED UPWARD OR DOWNWARD (RIGHT OR LEFT BLINK). BY 140,000 MI. BUZZING WAS CONSTANT, WHETHER TURN…
Complaint 10019830 · Jan 26, 2004 · 90,000 miles
POWER PASSENGER WINDOW WILL NOT ROLL UP DUE TO REGULATOR GOING OUT. POSSIBLE SHORTING OUT AND WINDOW ROLLING DOWN BY ITSELF. VEHICLE WAS SECURED WHEN LEFT, AND WHEN RETURNED PASSENGER WINDOW WAS DOWN. ESTIMATED COST OF REPAIRS: 350.00 BECAUSE SUZUKI DOES NOT MAKE REGULATOR'S WITHOUT A WHOLE NEW…
Complaint 712712 · Oct 3, 1999

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