1995 Suzuki Sidekick Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 19%of 26 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1995 Suzuki Sidekick, 19% of the 26 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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 the transmission shifts into gear it makes a hard banging noise. It momentarily locks up the power steering, and causes hesitation and sudden acceleration. Dealer and manufacturer were notified at this time.. Feel free to provide any furtheer infromation.”
NHTSA complaint #8011429, filed 2002-06“When making a turn transmission went into neutral, rpms raced, causing vehicle to hit a curb, resulting in a rollover. Minor injuries were sustained. Manufacturer has been notified.”
NHTSA complaint #875849, filed 2000-12Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 1995 Suzuki Sidekick
4 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1995 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.
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