Table 1 shows three common suspension related problems of the 1998 Suzuki Sidekick.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Front Suspension problems | |
| Rear Suspension problems | |
| Suspension problems |
Consumer was told that wrong size gas tank is equipped on vehicle. Premature clutch failure, driveshaft failure. Bolts vibrated out of exhaust namifold. Recurring noise from engine pulley area.
Consume rwas traveling about 45mph on highway and was going up a hill. When reaching the top of the hill, rear end came forward, and vehicle was sideways on the ramp. Vehicle veered over into an enbankment, and then at the and then came out of enbankment. Vehicle was still running . Rear driver's side tire had exploded.
Instability when cornering, severe instability in windy conditions, top heavy, and transmission shifting roughly when engine is cold.