MYRModel Year Report

1995 Suzuki Sidekick

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1995 Suzuki Sidekick
RENDERED 2026-09-17T04:41:16.052Z

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Suzuki Sidekick Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1995 highlighted. 1988: 1 complaints 1988 1989: 7 complaints 1990: 5 complaints 1990 1991: 14 complaints 1992: 10 complaints 1992 1993: 14 complaints 1994: 21 complaints 1994 1995: 26 complaints 1995 1996: 59 complaints 1996 1997: 36 complaints 1998: 27 complaints 1998 2000: 1 complaints 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.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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CONSUMER EXPERIENCED TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS WITH 1995 SUZUKI SIDEKICK. *MR *SCC *JB

NHTSA ODI report, 20030627

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.

CRASH INJURY
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VEHICLE LOST CONTOL/ROLLED OVER ON DIRT ROAD, RESULTING IN INJURIES. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19970904

SEATS

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

CRASH INJURY
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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, 20000329

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.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1995 Suzuki Sidekick — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (3 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.