1990 SUZUKI SIDEKICK — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
5
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1990 SUZUKI SIDEKICK
The 1990 SUZUKI SIDEKICK has received a total of 5 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Suzuki Motor USA, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Seat Beltsfrontanchorage (2 complaints), Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly (1 complaint), and Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1990 SUZUKI SIDEKICK
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1990 SUZUKI SIDEKICK, potentially affecting up to 127,155 vehicles.
Recall 95V103008 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
| 127,155 vehicles affected
Defect: THE FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTONS CAN BREAK. THESE RED PLASTIC RELEASE BUTTONS ARE MARKED "PRESS." IF A BUTTON BREAKS, PIECES CAN FALL INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY CAUSING THE BUCKLE TO OPERATE IMPROPERLY.
Consequence: THE SAFETY BELTS WOULD NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION TO AN OCCUPANT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: OWNERS SHOULD PROMPTLY CHECK THE CONDITION AND OPERATION OF BOTH FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLES AND CAREFULLY INSPECT THE RED RELEASE BUTTON FOR ANY BREAKS OR CRACKS. THEY SHOULD ENSURE THAT BOTH BUCKLES ARE OPERATING PROPERLY BY INSERTING EACH LATCH PLATE...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1990 SUZUKI SIDEKICK
5 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1990 SUZUKI SIDEKICK. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Beltsfrontanchorage | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
FIREWALL CRACKED AFTE CLUTCH WAS INSTALLED IN VEHICLE. CONSUMER TOOK IT TO DEALER, AND WAS TOLD BY MECHANIIC THAT THERE WAS A WEAK SPOT IN FIREWALL. COST TO HAVE IT REPAIRED WAS $1700.OO. CONSUMER THINKS THIS MAY OR SHOULD BE A RECALL.*AK
THE MASTER CYLINDER IS DEFECTIVE. THE BRAKES DRAG INTERMITENTLY, AND THE MECHANIC HAS TOLD ME THAT THE "CHECK VALVE" INSIDE THE MASTER CYLINDER IS FAILING TO RELEASE WHEN I TAKE MY FOOT OFF OF THE BRAKE PEDAL. WHEN THE CHECK VALVE FAILS TO RELEASE, THE BRAKES DRAG, AND IF I NEED TO STOP, THE BRAKE PEDAL IS VERY HARD TO PUSH. THIS HAS HAPPENED TO TWO REBUILT MASTER CYLINDERS, AND ALSO TO A NEW REPLACEMENT MASTER CYLINDER FROM SUZUKI.*AK
DURING IMPACT, THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT RELEASED FROM THE BELT BUCKLE. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
SEAT BELT FAILURE. *AW
BOTH FRONT SEAT BELTS FAILED, ONE SHATTERING AND NOT FUNCTIONING AT ALL. TT
Safety Rating for the 1990 SUZUKI SIDEKICK
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1990 SUZUKI SIDEKICK in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1990 SUZUKI SIDEKICK
Suzuki Motor USA, LLC has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 1990 SUZUKI SIDEKICK. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
TS30505113R — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
MODIFICATION OF AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION INTERNAL PARTS. *TW
NHTSA Investigations for the 1990 SUZUKI SIDEKICK
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the SUZUKI SIDEKICK
- 1988 SUZUKI SIDEKICK — 1 complaint
- 1989 SUZUKI SIDEKICK — 15 complaints
- 1990 SUZUKI SIDEKICK (current)
- 1991 SUZUKI SIDEKICK — 16 complaints
- 1992 SUZUKI SIDEKICK — 11 complaints
- 1993 SUZUKI SIDEKICK — 14 complaints
- 1994 SUZUKI SIDEKICK — 32 complaints
- 1995 SUZUKI SIDEKICK — 29 complaints
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- SUZUKI RENO — 261 total complaints
- SUZUKI XL-7 — 219 total complaints
- SUZUKI ESTEEM — 191 total complaints