MYRModel Year Report

1991 Suzuki Sidekick

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1991 Suzuki Sidekick
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:43:12.660Z

Only 14 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 14 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
14

Too few to rank

Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 1991

Investigations
2

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 1991: 14 complaints 1991 14 1992: 10 complaints 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 1991: 14 complaints 1991 14 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 1991: 14 complaints 1991 14 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

1991: 14 complaints

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

Known problem areas

Only 14 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Seat belts

10 of 14 total reports mention: seat belts, most commonly citing buckle assembly and retractor.

Show complaint excerpts

The seat belt does not lock, and comes unlatched at times for no apparent reason. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-04-14

Tires

1 of 14 total reports mentions: tires.

Show complaint excerpts

Two rapid deflations of tires, just weeks apart, due to sidewall failure. First happened rounding a corner at about 20 MPH, and the second while parked.

NHTSA ODI report, 2015-11-11

Structure

1 of 14 total reports mentions: structure, most commonly citing door.

Fuel system, gasoline

1 of 14 total reports mentions: fuel system, gasoline.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

The vehicle caught fire. Please describe. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-01-24

Electrical system

1 of 14 total reports mentions: electrical system, most commonly citing horn.

Safety timeline

1 recall · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    1992-12-02Preliminary evaluationClosed 1993-04-27 Seat blt locks-stow posit.
  2. I
    1995-03-10Engineering analysisClosed 1995-08-02 Takata seat belt buckle failure
  3. 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

1991 Suzuki Sidekick — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Seat belts: 10 reports on file for this year.
  • Tires: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Structure: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

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

FAQ

Is the 1991 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 1991 Suzuki Sidekick?
The most-reported component is seat belts, accounting for 71% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1991 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.