MYRModel Year Report

1988 Suzuki Sidekick

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1988 Suzuki Sidekick
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:42:57.852Z

Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
1

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1988: 1 complaint 1988 1 1989: 7 complaints 1990: 5 complaints 1990 1991: 14 complaints 1992: 10 complaints 1992 1993: 14 complaints 1994: 21 complaints 1994 1995: 26 complaints 1996: 59 complaints 1996 1997: 36 complaints 1998: 27 complaints 1998 2000: 1 complaint
1988: 1 complaint 1988 1 1989: 7 complaints 1989 1990: 5 complaints 1990 1991: 14 complaints 1991 1992: 10 complaints 1992 1993: 14 complaints 1993 1994: 21 complaints 1994 1995: 26 complaints 1995 1996: 59 complaints 1996 1997: 36 complaints 1997 1998: 27 complaints 1998 2000: 1 complaint 2000
1988: 1 complaint 1988 1 1989: 7 complaints 1989 1990: 5 complaints 1990 1991: 14 complaints 1991 1992: 10 complaints 1992 1993: 14 complaints 1993 1994: 21 complaints 1994 1995: 26 complaints 1995 1996: 59 complaints 1996 1997: 36 complaints 1997 1998: 27 complaints 1998 2000: 1 complaint 2000

1988: 1 complaint

View as data table
YearComplaints
19881
19897
19905
199114
199210
199314
199421
199526
199659
199736
199827
20001

Known problem areas

Only 1 complaint on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Vehicle speed control

1 of 1 total report mentions: vehicle speed control, most commonly citing cables.

Show complaint excerpts

The accelerator cable broke, and the truck engine went into a speed mode. It was going dangerously fast, and had to cut the engine off in order to stop the truck.

NHTSA ODI report, 1997-11-25

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. I
    1995-03-10Engineering analysisClosed 1995-08-02 Takata seat belt buckle failure

Buy-smart checklist

1988 Suzuki Sidekick — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Vehicle speed control: 1 report on file for this year.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1988 Suzuki Sidekick reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 1988 Suzuki Sidekick?
The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1988 Suzuki Sidekick have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-20 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.