1991 Suzuki Sidekick: problems, recalls and reliability
1 recall and 14 owner complaints on record; most reports concern seat belts.
Data updated weekly · latest recall May 1995
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Two rapid deflations of tires, just weeks apart, due to sidewall failure. First happened rounding a corner at about 20 mph, and the second while parked.”Owner report · Tires · Oct 2015
“The front passenger and rear left seat belts on our 1991 suzuki sidekick have both failed this week. We have had no accidents in the car. The front right seat belt has locked in its case, making it impossible to use. The left rear seatbelt no longer lo. *ak”Owner report · Seat Belts · May 1999
“Took the vehicle in to be repaired under the recall. Currently, the latch has jammed into the buckle and this sea tbelt doesn't lock . Please describe details. *ak”Owner report · Seat Belts · Mar 1997
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“Dlr trying to locate parts, however owner contacted zone office and was informed to wait until dlr locates parts. Sea tbelt buckles recall 95v103008. *ak”Owner report · Seat Belts · Jun 1996
“Pieces may break off the seat belt buckle, resulting in hard to insert the metal tongue into the buckle, dealer does not have the parts (recall).”Owner report · Seat Belts · Mar 1996
“I have a century carseat, model 4387lht, mfg date 010697, that has a buckle that suddenly stopped working. It would no longer buckle closed. Upon calling century products I was told that often kids stick foreign items in the hole where the buckle is causing this problem. I can absolutely guarantee this did not happen and it is a defect in the product. Century products did not want the carseat sent back to them to investigate. I still have the carseat but obviously am not using it. I believe this needs warrents some type of further investigation since century has recalled other model carseats for this exact same problem.”Owner report · Child Seat
Recalls - 1 campaign
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.
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.
Specifications
Factory options offered for the 1991 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
How other years compare
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Is the 1991 Suzuki Sidekick reliable?
NHTSA has 14 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on record for the 1991 Suzuki Sidekick. The most complained-about area is seat belts.
Does the 1991 Suzuki Sidekick have open recalls?
1 recall campaign has been issued, the latest concerning seat belts:front:buckle assembly. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.