1997 Suzuki Sidekick Sport
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Owner complaints
5 complaints
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- Electrical system
While driving and without prior warning vehicle will stall which causes loss of all power. vehicle has been taken to the dealer in which the computer was replaced. problem still occurs; the failed component has not been identified. *ak
- Power train › Driveline › Differential unit
Consumer stated the ring and pinion gears failed. nlm
- Suspension
Consumer states that after the vehicle was repaired under the recall the problem became worse. The vehicle was repaired at: market place suzuki, heneretta, ny 585-359-4900. nlm
- Tires › Tread/belt
Tires separated with complete steel tread and tires chunks missing, this occurred at 60mph. I still have tires on car.*ak (tiresize: 275 60r16h)
- Power train › Transfer case (4-wheel drive)
The 4 wheel drive unit would not engage or work on occasions, the transfer case required replacement. *mjs
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.
- 616786On some vehicles, the malfunction indicator lamp (mil) may illuminate and diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) are stored that are either not compatible with specifications or consist of random numbers unrelated to any system or component.
- 610525This bulletin contains the revised claims submission procedures for replacement batteries under warranty.
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