1997 SUZUKI SIDEKICK SPORT — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
6
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1997 SUZUKI SIDEKICK SPORT
The 1997 SUZUKI SIDEKICK SPORT has received a total of 6 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Suzuki Motor USA, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Tirestreadbelt (2 complaints), Electrical System (1 complaint), and Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1997 SUZUKI SIDEKICK SPORT
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1997 SUZUKI SIDEKICK SPORT. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1997 SUZUKI SIDEKICK SPORT
6 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 SUZUKI SIDEKICK SPORT. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tirestreadbelt | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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
CONSUMER STATED THE RING AND PINION GEARS FAILED. NLM
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
TIRES SEPARATED WITH COMPLETE STEEL TREAD AND TIRES CHUNKS MISSING, THIS OCCURRED AT 60MPH. I STILL HAVE TIRES ON CAR.*AK (TIRESIZE: 275 60R16H)
TIRES SEPARATED WITH COMPLETE STEEL TREAD AND TIRES CHUNKS MISSING, THIS OCCURRED AT 60MPH. I STILL HAVE TIRES ON CAR.*AK
Safety Rating for the 1997 SUZUKI SIDEKICK SPORT
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1997 SUZUKI SIDEKICK SPORT in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1997 SUZUKI SIDEKICK SPORT
Suzuki Motor USA, LLC has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 1997 SUZUKI SIDEKICK SPORT. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SW02B — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ON SOME VEHICLES, THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) MAY ILLUMINATE AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) ARE STORED THAT ARE EITHER NOT COMPATIBLE WITH SPECIFICATIONS OR CONSIST OF RANDOM NUMBERS UNRELATED TO ANY SYSTEM OR COMPONENT. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 1997 SUZUKI SIDEKICK SPORT
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the SUZUKI SIDEKICK SPORT
- 1996 SUZUKI SIDEKICK SPORT — 1 complaint
- 1997 SUZUKI SIDEKICK SPORT (current)
- 1998 SUZUKI SIDEKICK SPORT — 8 complaints
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