MYRModel Year Report

1996 Suzuki Sidekick

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1996 Suzuki Sidekick
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:41:03.675Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet 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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Suzuki Sidekick Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1996 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 1996: 59 complaints 1996 1997: 36 complaints 1998: 27 complaints 1998 2000: 1 complaints 2000
1996: 59 complaints
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YearComplaints
19881
19897
19905
199114
199210
199314
199421
199526
199659
199736
199827
20001

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

SUSPENSION 12%

12% of complaints: suspension — 7 distinct reports on file.

POWER TRAIN 8%

8% of complaints: power train — 5 distinct reports on file.

Show complaint excerpts

THIS CAR HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP ALMOST FROM THE DAY I PURSCHASED IT FROM LARGO HONDA IN KEY LARGO FLORIDA; DEC. OF 1999.

NHTSA ODI report, 20020904

SUSPENSION 7%

7% of complaints: suspension — 4 distinct reports on file.

SUSPENSION 7%

7% of complaints: suspension — 4 distinct reports on file.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 7%

7% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 4 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19960719 — fuel system, gasoline

THE FUEL TANK ON THESE VEHICLES CAN BECOME PUNCTURED BY A FUEL TANK FLANGE ATTACHMENT REINFORCEMENT DURING REAR-END COLLISIONS. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 301, "FUEL TANK

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL TWO NEW SHIELD GUSSETS BETWEEN THE FUEL TANK AND ATTACHMENT BRACKETS TO PREVENT THE REINFORCEMENT FROM PUNCTURING THE FUEL TANK WALL.

Campaign 96V121002 — check if this car was fixed

R 20000303 — suspension

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. INSUFFICIENT STRENGTH OF THE MOUNTING BASE ON THE UPPER END OF THE FRONT STRUTS CAN LEAD TO BREAKAGE OF THE MOUNTING BOLTS THAT ATTACH THE UPPER END O

Remedy: DEALERS WILL ADD A REINFORCEMENT, FOR BOTH FRONT STRUTS, BETWEEN THE FRONT STRUT MOUNTING BASE AND THE VEHICLE BODY. IN ADDITION, THE FRONT STRUT MOUNTING BASES, MOUNTING BOLTS AND NUTS, AND STRUT BA

Campaign 00V008000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1996 Suzuki Sidekick — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 96V121002 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 00V008000 (suspension) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1996 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 1996 Suzuki Sidekick?

The most-reported component is suspension, accounting for 12% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1996 Suzuki Sidekick have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.