1995 Suzuki Sidekick
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Owner complaints
26 complaints3 involved a crash1 involved a fire5 injuries
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Latest complaints
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Consumer experienced transmission problems with 1995 suzuki sidekick. *mr *scc *jb
- Power train › Automatic transmission
When the transmission shifts into gear it makes a hard banging noise. It momentarily locks up the power steering, and causes hesitation and sudden acceleration. Dealer and manufacturer were notified at this time.. Feel free to provide any furtheer infromation.*ak
- Seats › Front assembly › Recliner
While driving 20 mph and shifting to second gear, seat back of driver's seat broke.*ak *jb
- Unknown or other
Suzuki has confirmed that the software in the vechicle turns on the check engine light at 50,000 regardless whether there IS a real problem. vehicle was serviced a little before 50,000 miles. because of this light my wife was afraid to drive the vechicle until it went in for service again.…
Suzuki has confirmed that the software in the vechicle turns on the check engine light at 50,000 regardless whether there IS a real problem. vehicle was serviced a little before 50,000 miles. because of this light my wife was afraid to drive the vechicle until it went in for service again. service center reported no problem with vechicle after a $90 diagnostic. they spent 1.5 hours looking for a non existant problem. asked suzuki to reimburse, their cs rep louraine at 800-934-0934 hung up after admitting to the 50K light but saying I should take up with dealer. if the nhtsa wants owners to take warning lights serious it must stop this practice of using tricks to pimp service work. nothing in the owners manual indicates the 50,000 mile service light. the sercet to safety IS mainteain the vechicle and rely on diagnostics. make suzuki change the software on all vechicles and outlaw thye process of turning on the warning lights when there's no problem.*ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission · Vehicle speed control
When making a turn transmission went into neutral, rpms raced, causing vehicle to hit a curb, resulting in a rollover. minor injuries were sustained. manufacturer has been notified. *Ak
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
After stopping at destination, took child car seat out and when unbuckled seatbelt to do so, seatbelt went in as normal, but locked and will not come out, cannot use that side at all w/ usage of seatbelt. Expecting another child, and am worried. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinder
Brake master cylinder exploded. vehicle has been repaired. Please provide further details. *ak
- Structure › Body › Door › Hinge and attachments
Consumer's door fell off because hinges had rusted. The only way for door to stay on was by locking it. manufacturer said there would be a charge to look at vehicle because warranty has expired. *ak *ML
- Seats
Vehicle was involved in a rear end collision while at a standstill position. Impact was estimated at 30 mph at which both driver's/passenger's seatback rests collapsed backward. Driver sustained back injury, and passenger sustained minor bruises. Dealer/ manufacturer were contacted. *ak
- Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery
In regards to security, had it checked by dealer who stated battery, worked for a week and failed again. have not had it checked since. what should I do? *Ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
While driving at a speed of 65 mph when the engine suddenly blew out without warning. *ak
- Structure › Body › Door › Hinge and attachments
Vehicle was at a stand still when the driver's side door fell off the hinges. The bolts had rusted & pulled out panel.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
No summary listed for this vehicle. *ak
- Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
While out driving the steering wheel gets stiff; feels at 55mph but not low speed. wheel does not pass stiff area when turning & suddenly would jerk. pressure regulator replaced but problem still exists. *ak
- Suspension › Front
Vehicle lost contol/rolled over on dirt road, resulting in injuries. *ak
- Structure › Body
Vehicle's rear folding seat strap that keeps the seat up will not hold the seat up, has had short strap repaired twice. *ak
- Seats
Strap/loop that holds rear seat up separates from floor, causing seat to fly back. *Dh
- Steering › Hydraulic power assist system
Steering reaches a point of resistance and then slips. Describe in more detail. *ak
- Structure › Body
Straps/hooks that lock seats in down position to form cargo area, releases upon sudden stopping, causing seat to snap back into upright position. *Dsh
- Visibility › Rearview mirrors/devices › Exterior
Side view mirrors are jumping all over the place. Almost hit tracker trailer because consumer could not see out of window clearly. Please describe details. tt
- Suspension › Front
432-4575, day no. Vehicle IS very unsafe due to fact if going at a speed of 55mph or greater will tilted over. tt
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Transmission IS shifting hard making loud noises had it into the dealers 3 times problem still not resolved. tt
- Electrical system · Suspension › Front
Vehicle difficult to control when encountering strong side winds. tt
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system › Injectors
While driving, smelled gas; gas was dripping from muffler onto ground; told by dealer, fuel injection was plugged up; one replaced, problem still exists. tt
- Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system
Vehicle has fogging problem during cold weather; defogger does not adequately clear windshields; impairs driver's vision. 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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