MYRModel Year Report

1998 Suzuki Sidekick

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1998 Suzuki Sidekick
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:41:14.410Z

Only 27 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 27 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
27

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 1994 1995: 26 complaints 1996: 59 complaints 1996 1997: 36 complaints 1998: 27 complaints 1998 27 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 1996: 59 complaints 1996 1997: 36 complaints 1997 1998: 27 complaints 1998 27 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 1996: 59 complaints 1996 1997: 36 complaints 1997 1998: 27 complaints 1998 27 2000: 1 complaint 2000

1998: 27 complaints

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

Known problem areas

Only 27 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Air bags

9 of 27 total reports mention: air bags, most commonly citing frontal and on-off switch assembly.

CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

Was in a frontal accident. Front end of car pretty much totaled. Airbags did not deploy, and no problems with the codes or light before this.

NHTSA ODI report, 2015-06-09

Consumer was in an accident, and air bag did not deploy.

NHTSA ODI report, 1999-05-28

Consumer had a head-on collision at 30MPH. Smashed the front end completely, and the air bags did not deploy, as a result the driver dislocated shoulder.

NHTSA ODI report, 1999-01-05

Engine and engine cooling

8 of 27 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing gasoline and engine.

FIREINJURY

Fuel system, gasoline

5 of 27 total reports mention: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing tank assembly and delivery.

CRASHINJURY

Service brakes

4 of 27 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH

Power train

4 of 27 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing manual transmission and driveshaft.

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

1998 Suzuki Sidekick — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Air bags: 9 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 8 reports on file for this year.
  • Fuel system, gasoline: 5 reports on file for this year.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1998 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 1998 Suzuki Sidekick?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1998 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.