1997 Suzuki Sidekick Sport Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

No safety recalls on file

The 1997 Suzuki Sidekick Sport has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Power Train (2 reports).

0Recalls
5Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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1997 Suzuki Sidekick Sport recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 1997 Suzuki Sidekick Sport.

Most common 1997 Suzuki Sidekick Sport problems

Problem areas named in the 5 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Power Train2
Tires2
Suspension1
Electrical System1

What owners report

2003-08-13, 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
2002-10-15, Power Train
CONSUMER STATED THE RING AND PINION GEARS FAILED. NLM
2002-03-28, 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
2001-08-13, Tires
TIRES SEPARATED WITH COMPLETE STEEL TREAD AND TIRES CHUNKS MISSING, THIS OCCURRED AT 60MPH. I STILL HAVE TIRES ON CAR.*AK
2001-05-02, Power Train
THE 4 WHEEL DRIVE UNIT WOULD NOT ENGAGE OR WORK ON OCCASIONS, THE TRANSFER CASE REQUIRED REPLACEMENT. *MJS

1997 Suzuki Sidekick Sport questions

Does the 1997 Suzuki Sidekick Sport have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1997 Suzuki Sidekick Sport at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 1997 Suzuki Sidekick Sport?

Based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (2), Tires (2), Suspension (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 1997 Suzuki Sidekick Sport has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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