1996 Suzuki Sidekick Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 5%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 3 complaints about the body and structure of the 1996 Suzuki Sidekick, 5% 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.
“This is the second time in two years that I'll need to have my clutch repaired/replaced. It will not go into 1st or reverse without using excessive force. Passenger side power window barely goes up and down-it's been repaired before. Rear passenger side panel falling off car.”
NHTSA complaint #705522, filed 1999-04“Cross member of vehicle is held in place by one bolt, bolt fell off while driving, vehicle was shaking badly. Hard to control, almost lost driveshaft.”
NHTSA complaint #884863, filed 2001-04Body and structure: 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 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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