1998 Suzuki Sidekick Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 11%of 27 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 1998 Suzuki Sidekick, 11% of the 27 complaints for this model year. 1 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.
“I suddenly heard a whirring and sound and the brakes started to grind when trying to stop. I had not experienced any braking problem prior to this event.”
NHTSA complaint #735451, filed 2000-10“While driving approximately 55-60mph front right tire started smoking. Pulled to side & checked. Noticed a problem with brakes. Had vehicle towed. Mechanic found nothing. Had pads, rotors & shoes changed. After trying to stop, had no brakes. Brake pedal went to floor.”
NHTSA complaint #836420, filed 1999-04Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 1998 Suzuki Sidekick
9 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 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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