CarRecallWatchThe 1997 Suzuki Sidekick has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 36 complaints with NHTSA, including 5 crashes, 5 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Engine And Engine Cooling (9 reports).
1Recalls
36Owner complaints
5Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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1997 Suzuki Sidekick recalls
Most common 1997 Suzuki Sidekick problems
Problem areas named in the 36 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 9 |
| Suspension | 9 |
| Power Train | 7 |
| Air Bags | 4 |
| Visibility | 4 |
| Unknown Or Other | 4 |
| Electrical System | 3 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 |
| Equipment | 3 |
| Steering | 3 |
What owners report
WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT WARNING FRONT AND REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRES SEPARATED. *CB *NLM
THE CLUTCH PEDAL ATTACHMENT CLIP IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT SPOT WELD BROKE ALLOWING THE PEDAL TO DETACH FROM THE LINKAGE. WHEN THE OWNER ENTERED THE TRUCK THE PEDAL WAS ALREADY DETACHED. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS TS
THE VEHICLE STRUTS BROKE WHILE DRIVING, THE CONSUMER NEVER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE 00V-008 RELATING TO THE STRUT ROD. NLM
WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY, THERE IS A KNOCKING NOISE UNDERNEATH VEHICLE. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK CONSUMER STATES FRONT OF CAR STARTED TO SHAKE CAUSING LOOSE STEERING, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT WHERE TWO PEOPLE WERE INJURED. *YD
NHTSA ID# 00V-008-000 MANUFACTURE ID #W2 THE DEALERSHIP IS REFUSING TO SERVICE THE RECALL BECAUSE THE COMPUTER READING SHOWS THAT THE FRONT STRUTS WHERE ALREADY SERVICED ON APRIL 13, 2000. THE CONSUMER DEBATES THE PRINT FROM THE MANUFACTURER. NLM
1997 Suzuki Sidekick questions
Does the 1997 Suzuki Sidekick have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 1997 Suzuki Sidekick: Suspension. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Suzuki Sidekick?
Based on 36 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (9), Suspension (9), Power Train (7).
How do I check if a recall on my 1997 Suzuki Sidekick 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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