1993 Suzuki Sidekick: problems, recalls and reliability
1 recall and 14 owner complaints on record; most reports concern electrical system.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Apr 1994
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.
“As my wife was driving on the freeway at approx. 60 mph, the left rear tire tread peeled off a chunck of tread. She was able to pull off the freeway, where I was called to change it with my spare, which is a bridgestone( dot number: 19681 tire size: p20575r15 )”Owner report · Tires · Jul 2000
“Power passenger window will not roll up due to regulator going out. Possible shorting out and window rolling down by itself. Vehicle was secured when left, and when returned passenger window was down. Estimated cost of repairs: 350.00 because suzuki does not make regulator's without a whole new motor.”Owner report · Electrical System · Sep 1999
“The spring which controls the rear liftgate got out of its plastic due to wire melting the plastic, and caused the rear door to open unexpectedly which may have causd injuries. The rear door will not shut closed. Please provide further information and VIN#. *ak”Owner report · Latches/Locks/Linkages · Mar 1999
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“While unscrewing gas cap, fire ball came out of gas tank into driver's face, fire engulfed driver's head; gas tank was not fully removed. *ak”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Mar 1996
“The rear passenger's seat belt on the driver side locks where it can not come out of its retractor and is unable to be used at this time. Please describe details. *ak”Owner report · Seat Belts
When filing, owners marked a crash in 1 of these complaints and injuries in 3 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 1 campaign
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.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE WELDS OF THE REAR AXLE ASSEMBLIES ON INVOLVED VEHICLES AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE COMPLETE REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY.
Specifications
Factory options offered for the 1993 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
How other years compare
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Is the 1993 Suzuki Sidekick reliable?
NHTSA has 14 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on record for the 1993 Suzuki Sidekick. The most complained-about area is electrical system.
Does the 1993 Suzuki Sidekick have open recalls?
1 recall campaign has been issued, the latest concerning suspension:rear. 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.