1990 Suzuki Sidekick
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 1990 Suzuki Sidekick. Newest first.
The front safety belt buckle release buttons can break. These red plastic release buttons are marked "press." if a button breaks, pieces can fall into the buckle assembly causing the buckle to operate improperly.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The safety belts would not provide adequate protection to an occupant in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Owners should promptly check the condition and operation of both front safety belt buckles and carefully inspect the red release button for any breaks or cracks. They should ensure that both buckles are operating properly by inserting each latch plate into its buckle, tugging on the belt to make sure the latch IS securely locked, and then pressing the release button. The latch plate should pop out of the buckle when the button IS pressed. If either button shows a sign of breaking or cracking or if either buckle fails to operate properly, owners should promptly contact their authorized dealer to schedule an appointment to have the buckle replaced or repaired, free of charge. The manufacturer IS developing a remedy designed to prevent failure of the buttons that are not currently broken.
Owner complaints
5 complaints1 involved a crash1 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Structure › Body
Firewall cracked afte clutch was installed in vehicle. consumer took it to dealer, and was told by mechaniic that there was a weak spot in firewall. Cost to have it repaired was $1700.oo. consumer thinks this may or should be a recall.*ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinder
The master cylinder IS defective. the brakes drag intermitently, and the mechanic has told me that the "check valve" inside the master cylinder IS failing to release when I take my foot off of the brake pedal. when the check valve fails to release, the brakes drag, and if I need to stop, the…
The master cylinder IS defective. the brakes drag intermitently, and the mechanic has told me that the "check valve" inside the master cylinder IS failing to release when I take my foot off of the brake pedal. when the check valve fails to release, the brakes drag, and if I need to stop, the brake pedal IS very hard to push. This has happened to two rebuilt master cylinders, and also to a new replacement master cylinder from suzuki.*ak
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
During impact, the driver side seat belt released from the belt buckle. please describe. *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
Seat belt failure. *aw
- Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
Both front seat belts failed, one shattering and not functioning at all. tt
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Takata seat belt buckle failure
There is no summary currently available
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10152052This 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 stud from becoming separated from the suspension lower arm.
- 10014818Correct coolant usage.
- 45880Torque converter clutch (tcc) chuggle/hunting condition.*sd
- 39604Modification of automatic transmission internal parts.
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