1998 Suzuki Sidekick Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 7%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 2 complaints about the electrical system of the 1998 Suzuki Sidekick, 7% of the 27 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 driving 25 MPH vehicle stalled. Towed to dealer, who found ignition coil was too close to engine block, and had shorted out. Dealer rewired ignition coil.”
NHTSA complaint #889800, filed 2001-06Electrical system: other model years
Other parts of the 1998 Suzuki Sidekick
9 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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