Suzuki Sidekick - Problems, Statistics, and Analysis

Suzuki Sidekick owners have reported a total of 174 problems for their cars built in the 4 model years listed in the chart below. The chart shows the number of problems reported across all service years for each given model year of the Suzuki Sidekick. The 1996 Suzuki Sidekick cars have the most problems reported (80 problems).

Table 1. Total number of problems by model year for Suzuki Sidekick

Model Year	Number of Problems
2000 Sidekick	1
1998 Sidekick	41
1997 Sidekick	52
1996 Sidekick	80

🔍 Common problems of Suzuki Sidekick

The following chart shows the 18 most common problems for Suzuki Sidekick cars. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's engine and engine cooling (30 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's suspension (28 problems).

Table 2. Common problems of Suzuki Sidekick

Problem Category	Number of Problems
Engine And Engine Cooling	30
Suspension	28
Power Train	27
Service Brakes	20
Air Bag	17
Electrical System	8
Visibility	8
Gasoline Fuel System	7
Equipment	6
Unknown Or Other	4

Steering	4
Structure	4
Seats	3
Seat Belt	2
Tire	2
Vehicle Speed Control	2
Parking Brake	1
Exterior Lighting	1

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