1998 Suzuki Sidekick Sport
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Owner complaints
3 complaints
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Latest complaints
- Power train › Clutch assembly › Pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)
The bracket which the clutch foot pedal and the arm which the main clutch valve actuator IS driven by has a metal fatigue which makes the clutch inoperative. Could lead to a accident or other problems.*jb
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine · Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline › Belts and associated pulleys · Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system · Power train › Clutch assembly · Power train › Driveline › Constant velocity joint · Steering › Linkages › Arm › Idler and attachment
Noise coming from transmission, driveshaft cv joint failure due to possible poor design. *slc
- Tires › Tread/belt
Original tires on a 1998 suzuki sidekick sport, p215/65r16 dot ap2hjeuuo58. right rear tire came apart, consumer heard a noise that sounded like exhaust. Then, consumer heard a thump thump noise like tire was coming apart.*ak the tire came apart at the seams while traveling at 70 mph. it was determined to be tread separation. *yh
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.
- 10216558Reminder of the importance to conduct safety inspections for rust damage to suspension and related parts that could be caused by road salt or other chemicals applied to the roadway.
- 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.
Every Suzuki Sidekick Sport model year
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