1997 Suzuki Sidekick Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 25%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 9 complaints about the suspension of the 1997 Suzuki Sidekick, 25% of the 36 complaints for this model year. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“Nhtsa id# 00v-008-000 manufacture id #w2 the dealership is refusing to service the recall because the computer reading shows that the front struts where already serviced on april 13, 2000. The consumer debates the print from the manufacturer. Nlm”
NHTSA complaint #8007787, filed 2002-04“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“While driving lost control of vehicle. Steering wheel got hard, and driver could not steer. Recall 200v008000/front end struts was issued for this problem, but this vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN.”
NHTSA complaint #858684, filed 2000-03“When driving at any speed engine check light keeps coming on, and driver's side air bag had to be replaced. Also, consumer had problems with transmission/vehicle is pulling to the left, and there is noise coming from the heater.”
NHTSA complaint #834272, filed 1999-01“Recall # 00v008000 Suzuki/front struts; dealer did not have parts to correct recall campaign. Owner was told to call back. Please provide any further information.”
NHTSA complaint #858885, 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 1997 Suzuki Sidekick
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsBrakes
3 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology