MYRModel Year Report

1998 Suzuki Sidekick

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1998 Suzuki Sidekick
RENDERED 2026-09-17T04:41:11.724Z

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Suzuki Sidekick Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1998 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
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.

CRASH INJURY
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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, 20150609

CONSUMER WAS IN AN ACCIDENT, AND AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19990528

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. *AK *ET

NHTSA ODI report, 19990105

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

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

FIRE INJURY
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

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

CRASH INJURY
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.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1998 Suzuki Sidekick — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (9 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (8 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (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 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.