Suzuki Sidekick Sport Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints across the 1 model years of the Suzuki Sidekick Sport (1997–1997) that have at least 5 complaints. 1997 has the most, with 5. Across all years, the part named most often is transmission and drivetrain (2 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All Sidekick Sport model years
Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 5 | — | 0 | 1 | — | Not enough data |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Transmission and drivetrain2 40%
- Tires1 20%
- Suspension1 20%
- Electrical system1 20%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
1997: “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.”
NHTSA complaint #10033792, filed 2003-08Other Suzuki models
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Methodology