Table 1 shows three common power train related problems of the 1998 Suzuki Sidekick. The number one most common problem is related to the driveshaft (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the clutch (one problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Driveshaft problems | |
| Clutch problems | |
| Automatic Transmission problems |
Exhaust bolts vibrated loose/broke off (7/15/98;1/4/99;11/19/99) idler pulley has been changed 3 times(1/4/99;11/17/99;11/19/99); drive belt has been replaced 2 times(1/15/99;11/19/99); motor mounts needed to be secured (2/26/99); clutch slave cylinder needs to be replaced (complained Read details...
Exhaust bolts vibrated loose/broke off (7/15/98;1/4/99;11/19/99) idler pulley has been changed 3 times(1/4/99;11/17/99;11/19/99); drive belt has been replaced 2 times(1/15/99;11/19/99); motor mounts needed to be secured (2/26/99); clutch slave cylinder needs to be replaced (complained Read details...
Instability when cornering, severe instability in windy conditions, top heavy, and transmission shifting roughly when engine is cold. Read details...