no report yet
Suspension: rear
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,…
1994 Suzuki SidekickProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 21 owner complaints about the 1994 Suzuki Sidekick, most often about the structure. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 26, 2002. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1994 Suzuki Sidekick has problems
21 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
4Structure2 crash/fire/injury
3Power train
3Tires
3Suspension1 crash/fire/injury
2Service brakes, hydraulic
2Engine and engine cooling
2Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
1Steering
1Latches/locks/linkages
11 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 4 | 2 |
| Power train | 3 | 0 |
| Tires | 3 | 0 |
| Suspension | 3 | 1 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 2 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 1 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 0 |
| 1 other systems | 1 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
1994 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.
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
1994 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
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Sidekick owners report
Recent structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
CONSUMER HEARD A CREAKING NOISE WHILE DRIVING, DURING INSPECTION OF VEHICLE THE DEALER NOTICED THAT THE UNDERCARRIAGE HAS DISCONNECTED FROM THE FRAME IN THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE, ALL THE WELDS CAME APART. NLM
PLASTIC PORTION OR THE REAR DOOR LATCH KEEPS MELTING WITHIN DAYS OF BEING INSTALLED. NO OBVIOUS REASON FOR FAILURE. DOOR WILL NOT STAY LATCHED. *AK
THE DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE BY OVERSTEERING, THE VEHICLE HAD VEERED OFF OF THE ROADWAY AND THE DRIVER TURNED THE VEHICLE SHARPLY TO THE RIGHT, WHICH CAUSED IT TO ROLL OVER APPROXIMATELY 5 TIMES, 3 OUT OF FOUR OCCUPANTS HAD BEEN THROWN FROM THE VEHICLE, THERE WERE 2 SEVERE INJURIES AND 1…
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