1994 Suzuki Sidekick
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 1994 Suzuki Sidekick. Newest first.
The right rear and left axle shaft housing tubes were incorrectly welded and can fracture. Fracture of the rear axle shaft housing can result in separation of the affected wheel assembly and separation of the brake line.
Risk and remedy
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, increasing stopping distance. In either case, an accidentcan occur.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the welds of the rear axle assemblies on involved vehicles and, if necessary, replace the complete rear axle assembly.
Owner complaints
21 complaints2 involved a crash2 involved a fire3 injuries1 deaths
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Structure › Frame and members
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
- Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood
Vehicle started to catch on fire while consumer was driving, fire began on the left side of vehicle. Contacted dealer.*ak
- Structure › Body › Door
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
- Structure
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 death because of the accident, seat belts had not been used. (Attorney for client) *slc
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Differential proportional valve
While drivin gon highway car lost control. car would not steer or brake going across the road. Then it slowed down and stopped. took to dealer and they said that brake housing differential cracked. *ak
- Steering › Hydraulic power assist › Pump
Mount bolt at a/c compressor adjustment broke causing the serpentine belt to loose tension resulting in power steering loss. nlm
- Power train
When driving heard a humble noise, and noticed that the speedometer jumped. consumer can't determine how fast they are traveling. Now the entire needle IS off the speedometer and IS lying on the dashboard. *Ak *ML
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system
Dealer IS unable to correct vehicle emission problem; vehicle gives off fuel vapor into vehicle while driving. *Ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Radiator assembly · Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline › Belts and associated pulleys · Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system · Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Emission control · Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Emission control › Gas recirculation valve (egr valve)
Thermostat failed, belts out of adjustment.
- Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch
Spring in rear door latch seperated from other parts causing latch to fail.
- Electrical system › Starter assembly
Electrical system failure, starter had to be replaced. tt
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Caliper · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Rotor
Had braking (ABS) problem 1 yr ago, at service center mechanic said wrong caliper put on, now problem still exists, took it to mechanic in middle of night, informed caliper seal had busted & had wrong rotors on left side of vehicle. *ak
- Tires
Tires provide insufficient traction , resulting in vehicle skidding in wet conditions. *Dh
- Tires
Bridgestone tires fail to stop on wet roads. *Dh
- Power train · Suspension › Rear
Rear end problems. *Sd
- Exterior lighting › Headlights › Switch
Upon turning on head lamp switch on steering column, noticed smoke, then flames, fanned out, result head lamp and park lights are inoperative. *ak
- Power train › Axle assembly · Power train › Axle assembly › Axle shaft · Power train › Driveline › Differential unit
Spacer drive bevel failed.
- Tires › Tread/belt
The tires keep balding and this almost caused an accident. Please describe. tt
- Suspension › Front
Vehicle flipped over when hit on front passenger's door. *aw
- Structure › Frame and members
Vehicle was hit from side and it rollover. tt
- Suspension › Front
Vehicle alignment IS totally off, difficulty steering vehicle. tt
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.
- 610525This bulletin contains the revised claims submission procedures for replacement batteries under warranty.
- 45880Torque converter clutch (tcc) chuggle/hunting condition.*sd
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