1995 Suzuki Sidekick: problems, recalls and reliability
0 recalls and 26 owner complaints on record; most reports concern power train; the 1993 model year looks more trouble-free.
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All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 26 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“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”Owner report · Power Train · May 2002
“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”Owner report · Power Train · Nov 2000
“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”Owner report · Seat Belts · Sep 2000
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“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”Owner report · Structure · Jun 2000
“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”Owner report · Seats · Mar 2000
“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”Owner report · Electrical System · Jan 2000
“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”Owner report · Steering · Jan 1997
“Vehicle's rear folding seat strap that keeps the seat up will not hold the seat up, has had short strap repaired twice. *ak”Owner report · Structure · Jan 1996
“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”Owner report · Visibility · Nov 1995
“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”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Apr 1995
When filing, owners marked a crash in 3 of these complaints and injuries in 5 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Specifications
Factory options offered for the 1995 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
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Is the 1995 Suzuki Sidekick reliable?
NHTSA has 26 owner complaints and 0 recall campaigns on record for the 1995 Suzuki Sidekick. The most complained-about area is power train.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.