1998 Suzuki Sidekick - Problems, Statistics, and Analysis

🔎 Common problems of the 1998 Suzuki Sidekick

41 problems have been reported for the 1998 Suzuki Sidekick. The following chart shows the 12 most common problems for 1998 Suzuki Sidekick. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's air bags with 9 problems. The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's engine and engine cooling (8 problems).

Table 1. Common problems of the 1998 Suzuki Sidekick

Problem Category	Number of Problems
Air Bag	9
Engine And Engine Cooling	8
Gasoline Fuel System	5
Service Brakes	4
Power Train	4
Electrical System	3
Suspension	3
Exterior Lighting	1
Equipment	1
Visibility	1
Seats	1
Tire	1

📈 Problem Occurrence Trend

The following chart shows the number of problems reported during each of the service years since the debut of the 1998 Suzuki Sidekick in 1998.

Table 2. Problem Occurrence Trend

Service Year	Number of Problems
2022	0
2021	0
2020	0
2019	1
2018	0
2017	0
2016	0
2015	1
2014	0
2013	0
2012	0
2011	0
2010	0
2009	0
2008	0
2007	0
2006	0
2005	0
2004	0
2003	0
2002	0
2001	3
2000	5
1999	9
1998	15

📊 Compare the 1998 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 1998 Suzuki Sidekick with the Suzuki Sidekick from other model years. Note that the number of problems reported for the 1998 Sidekick is 41 while the average number of problems reported for the 4 model years of the Suzuki Sidekick is 43.

Table 3. Compare the 1998 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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