One problem related to manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe has been reported for the 1998 Suzuki Sidekick. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
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 7/15/98;1/25/00. Diagnosed 6/12/00); noise coming from transmission(6/12/00 told noise normal); driveshaft cv joint bad (6/12/00 told by dealer noise normal. 6/14/00 told driveshaft cv joint bad due to poor design. 6/16/00 2nd estimate driveshaft cv joint bad). The manufacturer has been notified numerous times but continues to stonewall regarding issues with my car. Also wrong , smaller size gas tank was installed vehicle. Manfacturer is not sending NHTSA information regarding TSB or recalls.
| Engine Belts And Pulleys problems | |
| Engine Oil Leaking problems | |
| Engine Failure problems | |
| Gasoline Engine problems | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling problems | |
| Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problems | |
| Radiator problems |