1996 Suzuki Sidekick - Problems, Statistics, and Analysis

🔎 Common problems of the 1996 Suzuki Sidekick

80 problems have been reported for the 1996 Suzuki Sidekick. The following chart shows the 15 most common problems for 1996 Suzuki Sidekick. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train with 16 problems. The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's suspension (16 problems).

Table 1. Common problems of the 1996 Suzuki Sidekick

Problem Category	Number of Problems
Power Train	16
Suspension	16
Service Brakes	13
Engine And Engine Cooling	13
Air Bag	4
Structure	3
Electrical System	2
Equipment	2
Seats	2
Gasoline Fuel System	2
Visibility	2
Seat Belt	2
Steering	1
Parking Brake	1
Vehicle Speed Control	1

📈 Problem Occurrence Trend

The following chart shows the number of problems reported during each of the service years since the debut of the 1996 Suzuki Sidekick in 1996.

Table 2. Problem Occurrence Trend

Service Year	Number of Problems
2022	0
2021	0
2020	0
2019	0
2018	0
2017	0
2016	0
2015	0
2014	0
2013	0
2012	0
2011	0
2010	0
2009	0
2008	0
2007	2
2006	0
2005	0
2004	1
2003	1
2002	7
2001	4
2000	5
1999	11
1998	5
1997	7
1996	1

📊 Compare the 1996 Suzuki Sidekick with Other Model Years

When making the decision between buying a new or used Suzuki Sidekick, the following table can be used to compare the 1996 Suzuki Sidekick with the Suzuki Sidekick from other model years. Note that the number of problems reported for the 1996 Sidekick is 80 while the average number of problems reported for the 4 model years of the Suzuki Sidekick is 43.

Table 3. Compare the 1996 Suzuki Sidekick with other model years

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

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