1996 Suzuki Sidekick Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 15%of 59 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the brakes of the 1996 Suzuki Sidekick, 15% of the 59 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.
“While driving the vehicle various miles occupant began to step on the brake the pedal went all the way to the floor, still going the same rate of speed. Occupant has to use the emergency brake to stop the car. Dealer and manufacturer have been notified and confirmed the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #828041, filed 1998-09“Intermittently, when slamming the door close or any type of vibration causes the emergency parking brake to release. The whole emergency parking brake assembly was replaced once under warranty. Owner still expereincing a problem with truck if not in gear.”
NHTSA complaint #824358, filed 1998-06“Consumer was driving at approximately 45 MPH when vehicle began to deaccelerate at approximatley 25 MPH. Defect within brakes caused smoke and brakes to lock up, resulting in possible loss of vehicle control. Dealer has replaced rotors/calpirs and brakes.”
NHTSA complaint #826400, filed 1998-08Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 1996 Suzuki Sidekick
15 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
14 complaintsEngine cooling
10 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 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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