MYRModel Year Report

1990 Suzuki Sidekick

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1990 Suzuki Sidekick
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:41:17.510Z

Only 5 complaints 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 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
5

Too few to rank

Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 1990

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1988: 1 complaint 1988 1989: 7 complaints 1990: 5 complaints 1990 5 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 1989: 7 complaints 1989 1990: 5 complaints 1990 5 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 1989: 7 complaints 1989 1990: 5 complaints 1990 5 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

1990: 5 complaints

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

Known problem areas

Only 5 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Seat belts

3 of 5 total reports mention: seat belts, most commonly citing anchorage and buckle assembly.

CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

During impact, the driver side seat belt released from the belt buckle. Please describe.

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-07-05

Seat belt failure.

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-01-25

Both front seat belts failed, one shattering and not functioning at all. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-02-23

Structure

1 of 5 total reports mentions: structure, most commonly citing body.

Service brakes

1 of 5 total reports mentions: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

Safety timeline

1 recall · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. I
    1995-03-10Engineering analysisClosed 1995-08-02 Takata seat belt buckle failure
  2. R
    1995-12-05Seat belts95V103008 The front safety belt buckle release buttons can break. These red plastic release buttons are marked "Press." If a button breaks, pieces can fall into the buckle assembly causing the buckle to…

    Remedy: Owners should promptly check the condition and operation of both front safety belt buckles and carefully inspect the red release button for any breaks or cracks. They should ensure that both buckles…

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1990 Suzuki Sidekick — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Seat belts: 3 reports on file for this year.
  • Structure: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 95V103008 · Seat belts
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1990 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 1990 Suzuki Sidekick?
The most-reported component is seat belts, accounting for 60% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1990 Suzuki Sidekick have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

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