Table 1 shows seven common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 1997 Suzuki Sidekick. The number one most common problem is related to the cooling fan (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the check engine light on (one problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Cooling Fan problems | |
| Check Engine Light On problems | |
| Engine Stall problems | |
| Emission Control problems | |
| Car Stall problems | |
| Engine Cooling System problems | |
| Engine Noise problems |
While driving the bracket that the cooling fan and air conditioning compressor mount to cracked and separated. The cooling fan was thrown into the radiator and caused the radiator to fail suddenly. The cooling fan and bracket piece also damaged the front of the air conditioning compressor causing Read details...
The windshield cracked twice because a pebble on the road struck it . The car has been shutting off repeatedly. The engine check light came on when the car was still a baby. This car is a drivers nightmare. Read details...
Engine stalled when let off gas during turn in intersection almost lost control. This vehicle is standard shift, need 3 feet to drive. This appears to possably be the same issue as odi id 781364, 824717, 713749, 805550. Dealer says engine defective. Read details...