CarRecallWatchThe 1998 Suzuki Sidekick has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 27 complaints with NHTSA, including 9 crashes, 1 fire, 11 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (9 reports).
0Recalls
27Owner complaints
9Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your Sidekick?
1998 Suzuki Sidekick recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 1998 Suzuki Sidekick.
Most common 1998 Suzuki Sidekick problems
Problem areas named in the 27 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 9 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 8 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 5 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 |
| Power Train | 4 |
| Electrical System | 3 |
| Suspension | 3 |
| Visibility | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 |
| Seats | 1 |
What owners report
3 YEARS AGO I BOUGHT A SET OF 4 GOODYEAR WARNGLER DURATRAC TIRES FOR MY SUZUKI VITARA. AFTER APROX 1,5 YEARS I GO TO TIRE SERVICE SHOP TO REPAIR AIR LOSS AROUND THE RIM. WITH TIRE UNMOUNTED WE FOUND INNER LAYER SEPARATION. I REPORTED THIS TO THE SELLER AND AFTER CHECKING WITH GOODYEAR REPRESANTIVE THEY CHANGED THE TIRE WITH NEW ONE. AFTER ANOTHER APROX 1,5 YEARS I HAVE TO GO TO TIRE SHOP FOR ANOTHER REPAIR AND FOUND ANOTHER TIRE WITH SPLIT LAYERS. WE CHECKED ALL OTHER TIRES MINUS WARRANTY REPLACED ONE AND THEY ALL ARE SPLIT FROM INSIDE. I REPORTED THIS TO THE SELLER AND GOODYEAR REPRESENTIVE BUT THEY DIDN'T OFFER ANY SOLUTION YET.
WAS IN A FRONTAL ACCIDENT. FRONT END OF CAR PRETTY MUCH TOTALED. AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, AND NO PROBLEMS WITH THE CODES OR LIGHT BEFORE THIS.
WHILE TRAVELING AT NORMAL SPEED AND WITHOUT ANY INDICATION AIR BAGS DEPLOYED AS A RESULT OF A VEHICLE CRASH. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH VEHICLE STALLED. TOWED TO DEALER, WHO FOUND IGNITION COIL WAS TOO CLOSE TO ENGINE BLOCK, AND HAD SHORTED OUT. DEALER REWIRED IGNITION COIL.*AK
POSSIBLE ENGINE FAILURE CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO CATCH ON FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT ONE DAY AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED (CASE # 01-250-843-501, REPORT # 1023282). NLM
1998 Suzuki Sidekick questions
Does the 1998 Suzuki Sidekick have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1998 Suzuki Sidekick at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Suzuki Sidekick?
Based on 27 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (9), Engine And Engine Cooling (8), Fuel System, Gasoline (5).
How do I check if a recall on my 1998 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.
Other Suzuki Sidekick years
2000 Suzuki Sidekick1997 Suzuki Sidekick1996 Suzuki Sidekick1995 Suzuki Sidekick1994 Suzuki Sidekick1993 Suzuki Sidekick1992 Suzuki Sidekick1991 Suzuki Sidekick1990 Suzuki Sidekick