1996 Suzuki Sidekick Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 5%of 59 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 76,421miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the equipment of the 1996 Suzuki Sidekick, 5% of the 59 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 76,421 miles.
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.
“Clutch pedal separates from pivot shaft. Weld brakes, pedal detaches, vehicle disabled. Third occurrence. Oem pedal replacement reveals no-warranty, common occurrence failure mode. Pedal re-attached to shaft by professional welders on two previous occurrences. Have replaced clutch cable, clutch plate & throwout bearing without resolution. Hydraulic replacement investigation in progress.”
NHTSA complaint #10212453, filed 2007-12, 76,421 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10152052Nov 20, 2018This Service Bulletin was sent by Suzuki Motor Corporation to its authorized Suzuki automobile distributors in the U.S., explaining the importance of proper inspection and…
Equipment: other model years
Other parts of the 1996 Suzuki Sidekick
15 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
14 complaintsEngine cooling
10 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsAir bags
4 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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