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Transmission and drivetrainPart report

1994 Suzuki Sidekick Transmission and drivetrain Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
14%of 21 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1994 Suzuki Sidekick, 14% of the 21 complaints for this model year.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“When driving heard a humble noise, and noticed that the speedometer jumped. Consumer can't determine how fast they are traveling. Now the entire needle is off the speedometer and is lying on the dashboard.”

NHTSA complaint #830336, filed 1998-11

Transmission and drivetrain: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
1998311%
1997719%
19961424%
1995519%
1994314%

Other parts of the 1994 Suzuki Sidekick

Body and structure
4 complaints
Suspension
3 complaints
Tires
3 complaints
Brakes
2 complaints
Electrical system
2 complaints
Engine cooling
2 complaints
Exterior lighting
1 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
1 complaints
Steering
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1994 Suzuki Sidekick

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology