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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)Part report

1998 Suzuki Sidekick Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
4%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 1 complaints about the visibility of the 1998 Suzuki Sidekick, 4% 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.

“All the windows except the front windshield fogged up while driving this vehicle and the defoster does not defog the windows. Dealer has been contacted.”

NHTSA complaint #833518, filed 1999-01

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
199814%
1997411%
199623%
199528%
199317%
1989114%

Other parts of the 1998 Suzuki Sidekick

Air bags
9 complaints
Engine cooling
6 complaints
Fuel system
4 complaints
Brakes
3 complaints
Suspension
3 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
3 complaints
Electrical system
2 complaints
Equipment
1 complaints
Exterior lighting
1 complaints
Seats
1 complaints
Tires
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1998 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