Suspension Problems of Suzuki Sidekick

Suzuki Sidekick owners have reported 28 suspension related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 5 most common suspension problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's suspension (13 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's front suspension (7 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Suspension related problems of Suzuki Sidekick


Recently reported Suspension problems of Suzuki Sidekick

The Suspension problem

While traveling on highway, there is a knocking noise underneath vehicle. Dealership is aware of problem. Consumer states front of car started to shake causing loose steering, causing an accident where two people were injured.   Read details...

The Front Suspension problem

Recall 00v008000; manufacturer didn't have parts to send to dealer. They were on back order.   Read details...

The Front Suspension Strut problem

Nhtsa id# 00v-008-000 manufacture id #w2 the dealership is refusing to service the recall because the computer reading shows that the front struts where already serviced on April 13, 2000. The consumer debates the print from the manufacturer. Nlm   Read details...

The Rear Suspension problem

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 .   Read details...

The Front Suspension Lower Control Arm problem

Consumer received a recall concerning lower control arm failure. And has been in for repairs on 3 different occasions.   Read details...




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