1995 Suzuki Sidekick

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1995 Suzuki Sidekick
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:40:28.478Z

Only 26 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 26 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

Complaints
26

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

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

1995: 26 complaints

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YearComplaints
19881
19897
19905
199114
199210
199314
199421
199526
199659
199736
199827
20001

Known problem areas

Only 26 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Power train

5 of 26 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission and column shift.

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Consumer experienced transmission problems with 1995 Suzuki Sidekick.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-06-27

Structure

4 of 26 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing hinge and attachments and body.

Suspension

3 of 26 total reports mention: suspension, most commonly citing front.

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Vehicle lost contol/rolled over on dirt road, resulting in injuries.

NHTSA ODI report, 1997-09-04

Seats

3 of 26 total reports mention: seats, most commonly citing recliner.

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Vehicle was involved in a rear end collision while at a standstill position. Impact was estimated at 30 MPH at which both driver's/passenger's seatback rests collapsed backward. Driver sustained back injury, and passenger sustained minor bruises.

NHTSA ODI report, 2000-03-29

Engine and engine cooling

2 of 26 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing gasoline.

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

1995 Suzuki Sidekick — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Power train: 5 reports on file for this year.
  • Structure: 4 reports on file for this year.
  • Suspension: 3 reports on file for this year.

FAQ

Is the 1995 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 1995 Suzuki Sidekick?
The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 19% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1995 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.