1996 Suzuki Sidekick Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 25%of 59 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the suspension of the 1996 Suzuki Sidekick, 25% of the 59 complaints for this model year. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Recall 00 v 008000 /front struts: c after contacting the dealer: (knoxville, ford lincoln, Suzuki; knoxville, tn; phone# 865/688-4600, he stated that they would inspect the struts, and only make repairs if it needed. Feel free to provide any further information.”
NHTSA complaint #8005500, filed 2002-03“Consumer received recall (00v008) letter for the front strut mounting. Dealer has been contacted. The consumer was told by the dealer that they had no parts available to repair the recalled component, it took one month for the dealer to receive the part to make the necessary repairs.”
NHTSA complaint #859659, filed 2000-04“While driving the vehicle pulls to the right and experiences continued vibration, vehicle taken to dealership, frame adjusted, new tires put on and balanced, front end aligned, problem still exists, possibly related to the tires or the front end suspension. Cj”
NHTSA complaint #559098, filed 2001-01“Single car roll-over. Wind gust was thought to blow car to the right shoulder. Driver over corrected traveling to the left shoulder and then rolled 6-8 times. Did this cars rollover tendency contribute to the rollover and related property damage and personal injury?”
NHTSA complaint #725781, filed 2000-07“Consumer called dealer to schedule appointment for recall 00v008000/ front struts repairs. Part was on back order. Consumer is upset because dealer doesn't know when part will be in. Manufacturer also contacted but of no help. Problem still remains unrepaired.”
NHTSA complaint #858945, filed 2000-03Related recalls
- 00V008000Jan 20, 2000Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. Insufficient strength of the mounting base on the upper end of the front struts can lead to breakage of the…Covers: Suzuki Sidekick 1996–1997
Related 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…
Suspension: other model years
Other parts of the 1996 Suzuki Sidekick
14 complaintsEngine cooling
10 complaintsBrakes
9 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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