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Body and structurePart report

1997 Suzuki Sidekick Body and structure Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
3%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 1 complaints about the body and structure of the 1997 Suzuki Sidekick, 3% 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.

“While traveling on highway, there is a knocking noise underneath vehicle. Dealership is aware of problem. Consumer states front of car started to shake causing loose steering, causing an accident where two people were injured.”

NHTSA complaint #8008801, filed 2002-04

Body and structure: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
199713%
199635%
1995415%
1994419%
199117%
1990120%

Other parts of the 1997 Suzuki Sidekick

Engine cooling
9 complaints
Suspension
9 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
7 complaints
Air bags
4 complaints
Other or unknown
4 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaints
Brakes
3 complaints
Electrical system
3 complaints
Equipment
3 complaints
Steering
3 complaints
Tires
1 complaints
Vehicle 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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