1997 Suzuki Sidekick Electrical system 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 electrical system 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.
“After a long trip or after using (4) wheel drive the engine quits unless you keep the accelerator pressed. This has happened twice since purchasing in october of 1996 at 1500 miles and 4400.”
NHTSA complaint #805550, filed 1996-11Electrical system: 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 complaintsBrakes
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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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