1991 SUZUKI SIDEKICK — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
16
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
2
Investigations
Overview of the 1991 SUZUKI SIDEKICK
The 1991 SUZUKI SIDEKICK has received a total of 16 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. The most commonly reported problems involve the Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly (7 complaints), Fuel System Gasoline (2 complaints), and Seat Beltsfrontretractor (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 1991 SUZUKI SIDEKICK
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1991 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 1991 SUZUKI SIDEKICK
16 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1991 SUZUKI SIDEKICK. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasoline | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsfrontretractor | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Child Seat | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemhorn | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsfrontanchorage | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebodydoor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TWO RAPID DEFLATIONS OF TIRES, JUST WEEKS APART, DUE TO SIDEWALL FAILURE. FIRST HAPPENED ROUNDING A CORNER AT ABOUT 20 MPH, AND THE SECOND WHILE PARKED.
THE FRONT PASSENGER AND REAR LEFT SEAT BELTS ON OUR 1991 SUZUKI SIDEKICK HAVE BOTH FAILED THIS WEEK. WE HAVE HAD NO ACCIDENTS IN THE CAR. THE FRONT RIGHT SEAT BELT HAS LOCKED IN ITS CASE, MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO USE. THE LEFT REAR SEATBELT NO LONGER LO. *AK
I HAVE A CENTURY CARSEAT, MODEL 4387LHT, MFG DATE 010697, THAT HAS A BUCKLE THAT SUDDENLY STOPPED WORKING. IT WOULD NO LONGER BUCKLE CLOSED. UPON CALLING CENTURY PRODUCTS I WAS TOLD THAT OFTEN KIDS STICK FOREIGN ITEMS IN THE HOLE WHERE THE BUCKLE IS CAUSING THIS PROBLEM. I CAN ABSOLUTELY GUARANTEE THIS DID NOT HAPPEN AND IT IS A DEFECT IN THE PRODUCT. CENTURY PRODUCTS DID NOT WANT THE CARSEAT SENT BACK TO THEM TO INVESTIGATE. I STILL HAVE THE CARSEAT BUT OBVIOUSLY AM NOT USING IT. I BELIEVE THIS NEEDS WARRENTS SOME TYPE OF FURTHER INVESTIGATION SINCE CENTURY HAS RECALLED OTHER MODEL CARSEATS FOR THIS EXACT SAME PROBLEM.
SEAT BELT RECALL REPAIR COMPLETED HOWEVER NEW BUCKLES FELL APART.
PIECES MAY BREAK OFF THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE, RESULTING IN HARD TO INSERT THE METAL TONGUE INTO THE BUCKLE, DEALER DOES NOT HAVE THE PARTS (RECALL).
Safety Rating for the 1991 SUZUKI SIDEKICK
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1991 SUZUKI SIDEKICK in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1991 SUZUKI SIDEKICK
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1991 SUZUKI SIDEKICK
NHTSA has opened 2 investigations into potential safety defects in the 1991 SUZUKI SIDEKICK.
Investigation EA95006 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY Closed
Opened:
TAKATA SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILURE
Other Model Years of the SUZUKI SIDEKICK
- 1988 SUZUKI SIDEKICK — 1 complaint
- 1989 SUZUKI SIDEKICK — 15 complaints
- 1990 SUZUKI SIDEKICK — 5 complaints
- 1991 SUZUKI SIDEKICK (current)
- 1992 SUZUKI SIDEKICK — 11 complaints
- 1993 SUZUKI SIDEKICK — 14 complaints
- 1994 SUZUKI SIDEKICK — 32 complaints
- 1995 SUZUKI SIDEKICK — 29 complaints
- 1996 SUZUKI SIDEKICK — 81 complaints
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