1997 Suzuki Sidekick Steering 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 steering of the 1997 Suzuki Sidekick, 8% of the 36 complaints for this model year. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“While driving at 55 MPH consumer suddenly lost control of the vehicle and it crashed into a concrete wall. Dealership examined vehicle, and found that strut rod had broken, causing the crash. The left tie rod assembly has separated between the inner link and the adjusting sleeve.”
NHTSA complaint #894411, filed 2001-08“While driving about 60 MPH on road at night, then woke up in hospital. Witness said that driver lost control of vehicle, and hit middle of the road, then rolled over. Dealer was contacted. Please provide more information.”
NHTSA complaint #8004607, filed 2002-02“The A/C compressor bracket broke off from the engine. After the bracket broke, the truck overheated. While looking under the hood there were several parts including the fan, power steering and A/C belts loose.”
NHTSA complaint #540734, filed 1998-09Steering: 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 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsEquipment
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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