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1992 Suzuki Sidekick

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
10
Latest Jan 16, 2004
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 10 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 1992 Suzuki Sidekick, most frequently naming the brakes, seat belts and electrical categories. 5 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Brakes333.3%
  • Seat belts222.2%
  • Electrical111.1%
  • Engine111.1%
  • Fuel system111.1%
  • Tires & wheels111.1%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

No recalls in our database for this model year

That does not guarantee a specific vehicle is unaffected — recalls are issued against VINs, and new campaigns are announced regularly. Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov.

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

View all 10
Engine
Filed Jan 16, 2004

WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER DROVE OVER A BUMP IN THE ROAD AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. *AK *SC

NHTSA ID
10048323
Tires & wheels
Filed Aug 9, 2000

TIRE PURCHASED 13 JAN 2000 - APPROX 6K TO 7K MILEAGE- TREAD SEPARATION AT HIGH SPEED - NO DEFLATION OF TIRE - DEBRIS CAUSED MINOR PAINT / TRIM DAMAGE( DOT NUMBER: ACUL13V340 TIRE SIZE: P20575R15 )

NHTSA ID
727237
Incident
Aug 8, 2000
Electrical
Filed Jan 20, 2000

PROBLEM WITH ENGINE STALLING OUT WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE. DEALER NOTIFIED AND REPLACED FUEL PUMP FUSE, ALTHOUGH DEALER WASN'T SURE WHAT CAUSED THE INCIDENT. VEHICLE APPEARED TO BE RUNNING NORMAL AT THIS TIME. *AK *ML

NHTSA ID
855183
Incident
Dec 24, 1999
Filed Jun 1, 1999

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK

NHTSA ID
707063
Seat belts
Filed Jun 3, 1998

HAD HEARD LOCKING MECHANISM CLICK ON SEAT BELTS. STARTED DRIVING & FELT THE LATCH UNLOCKED. SEAT BELT BUCKLE CAN BE UNLOCKED WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED. TOOK TO DEALER & INFORMED NOT UNDER WARRANTY & OWNER WILL HAVE TO PAY. *AK

NHTSA ID
823891
Incident
Apr 17, 1998
Brakes
Filed Feb 11, 1997

REPAIRED THE DISC BRAKES FIVE TIMES BECAUSE OF PREMATURE WEAR OF BRAKE PADS WHICH CAUSED VIBRATION. *AK

NHTSA ID
807656
Incident
Jan 1, 1996
Brakes
Filed May 21, 1996

BRAKE SHOES GRAB/MAKE NOISE WHEN MOIST. *SD

NHTSA ID
504787
Incident
May 21, 1996
Fuel system
Filed Dec 19, 1995

FUEL TANK FELL OFF WHILE DRIVING. EXPLAIN IN MORE DETAIL. TT

NHTSA ID
976803
Incident
Nov 12, 1995

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

N-Q-G-045

EQUIPMENT; SUSPENSION

This Service Bulletin was sent by Suzuki Motor Corporation to its authorized Suzuki automobile distributors in the U.S., explaining the importance of proper inspection and maintenance of suspension lower arm ball joints to prevent the ball stud from becoming separated from the suspension lower arm.

9573L3001

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER

TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH (TCC) CHUGGLE/HUNTING CONDITION.*SD

TS41304063R

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

MODIFICATION OF INTAKE MANIFOLD AND THERMOSTAT. *TW

TS30505113R

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

MODIFICATION OF AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION INTERNAL PARTS. *TW

0204145

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

CORRECT COOLANT USAGE. *EH

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Suzuki Sidekick by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2000100—
1999000—
1998270047.9
1997361045.2
1996592047.1
1995260036.5
1994211047.1
1993141146.8
1992Viewing100026.1
1991141249.2
1990511—
1989712—
1988101—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.