no report yet
Suspension
Risk. IF THE STRUT BROKE LOOSE, A DRIVER COULD LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
1996 Suzuki SidekickProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 59 owner complaints about the 1996 Suzuki Sidekick, most often about the suspension. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 20, 2007. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1996 Suzuki Sidekick has problems
59 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
15Suspension
14Power train
10Engine and engine cooling1 crash/fire/injury
8Service brakes, hydraulic
4Air bags
3Structure
3Equipment
2Visibility
2Electrical system
97 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 15 | 0 |
| Power train | 14 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 10 | 1 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 8 | 0 |
| Air bags | 4 | 3 |
| Structure | 3 | 0 |
| Equipment | 3 | 0 |
| Visibility | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 1 |
| 7 other systems | 9 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
1996 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
Storage: tank assembly
Risk. CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: IF AN IGNITION SOURCE WAS PRESENT, FUEL LEAKAGE RESULTING FROM THIS PUNCTURE COULD RESULT IN A POST-CRASH FIRE.
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
1996 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
NHTSA crash tests
1996 Suzuki Sidekick safety ratings
1996 Suzuki Sidekick 2-DR. 4x4 in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: No
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What Sidekick owners report
Recent suspension complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
RIGHT FRONT DROPPED WHILE PULLING INTO DRIVEWAY. VEHICLE TAKEN TO REPAIR SHOP, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT FRONT STRUTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. DEALER NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL NOTIFICATION LAST YEAR IN 2001,TO DATETHE DEALERSHIP HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO SUPPLY THE REPLACEMENT COMPONENT FOR THE VEHICLE. NLV CONSUMER HAS RECEIVED SECOND NOTICE FOR SAFETY RECALL. *MR
RECALL 00 V 008000 /FRONT STRUTS: C AFTER CONTACTING THE DEALER: (KNOXVILLE, FORD LINCOLN, SUZUKI; KNOXVILLE, TN; PHONE# 865/688-4600, HE STATED THAT THEY WOULD INSPECT THE STRUTS, AND ONLY MAKE REPAIRS IF IT NEEDED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
Own a 1996 Sidekick?
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