1997 Suzuki Sidekick Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 8%of 36 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 brakes of the 1997 Suzuki Sidekick, 8% of the 36 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.
“Braking performance is severly diminished, only partial braking power is being used. Dealer contacted, and stated a normal wear pattern and cannot duplicate the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #829577, filed 1998-10“The front brake pads have gone out completely at 30000 miles, causing rotors to be damaged, thereby requiring the replacement of front pads and rotors.”
NHTSA complaint #824706, filed 1998-06Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 1997 Suzuki Sidekick
9 complaintsSuspension
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 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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