1996 Suzuki Sidekick Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 3%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 2 complaints about the fuel system of the 1996 Suzuki Sidekick, 3% of the 59 complaints for this model year. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“The vehicle experienced the same defect as NHTSA recall 96-v-121-002 related to the fuel tank. The consumers vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN.”
NHTSA complaint #10019369, filed 2003-05Related recalls
- 96V121002Jul 2, 1996The fuel tank on these vehicles can become punctured by a fuel tank flange attachment reinforcement during rear-end collisions. This does not comply with the…Covers: Suzuki Sidekick 1996
Fuel system: other model years
Other parts of the 1996 Suzuki Sidekick
15 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
14 complaintsEngine cooling
10 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsElectrical 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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