Suzuki Sidekick 1991
Model Sidekick made in 1991 by Suzuki got 15 consumer complains, 2 investigations there is 1 recall as well as 4 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to child seat, communications and fuel system, gasoline. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling, power train. The car had one investigation (seat belts). There was one recall concerning seat belts . The car has one 1.6l engine.
Model 1991
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 1.6L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 25/27/26 | 27/34/30 | Regular | $ 722 | 17 | 900617 |
| ( 1.6L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | 4WD | 22/23/22 | 24/29/26 | Regular | $ 853 | 18 | 900901 |
| ( 1.6L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | 4WD | 23/24/23 | 25/31/28 | Regular | $ 816 | 18 | 900617 |
| ( 1.6L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | 4WD | 23/25/24 | 26/32/28 | Regular | $ 782 | 18 | 900901 |
| ( 1.6L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | 4WD | 25/27/26 | 27/34/30 | Regular | $ 722 | 18 | 900617 |
| ( 1.6L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | 4WD | 23/24/23 | 25/31/28 | Regular | $ 816 | 18 | 900617 |
| ( 1.6L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | 4WD | 25/27/26 | 27/24/30 | Regular | $ 722 | 18 | 900617 |
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 95V103008 | AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP. | V (Vehicle) | 127155 | 12/05/1995 | ODI | AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP. | 05/24/1995 | 05/24/1995 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | The front safety belt buckle release buttons can break. these red plastic release buttons are marked press. if a button breaks, pieces can fall into the buckle assembly causing the buckle to operate improperly. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The safety belts would not provide adequate protection to an occupant in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Owners should promptly check the condition and operation of both front safety belt buckles and carefully inspect the red release button for any breaks or cracks. they should ensure that both buckles are operating properly by inserting each latch plate into its buckle, tugging on the belt to make sure the latch is securely locked, and then pressing the release button. the latch plate should pop out of the buckle when the button is pressed. if either button shows a sign of breaking or cracking or if either buckle fails to operate properly, owners should promptly contact their authorized dealer to schedule an appointment to have the buckle replaced or repaired, free of charge. the manufacturer is developing a remedy designed to prevent failure of the buttons that are not currently broken. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: interior; seat belts; belt buckles.vehicle description: passenger and multi-purpose vehicles equipped with safety belts made by takata corporation.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time, pleae contact suzuki at 1-714-996-7040. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||||
| 0204145 | 10014818 | Correct coolant usage. *eh | 05/10/2005 | ||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| TS41304063R | 01/01/1993 | 39603 | Modification of intake manifold and thermostat. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| TS30505113R | 01/01/1993 | 39604 | Modification of automatic transmission internal parts. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TORQUE CONVERTER | |||||
| 9573L3001 | 04/01/1995 | 45880 | Torque converter clutch (tcc) chuggle/hunting condition.*sd | 04/25/1996 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS | ||||||
| PE92087 | AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP. | 12/02/1992 | 04/27/1993 | SEAT BLT LOCKS-STOW POSIT. | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | ||||||
| EA95006 | AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP. | 03/10/1995 | 08/02/1995 | TAKATA SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILURE | 95V103008 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHILD SEAT | |||
| 08/01/1991 | |||
| I have a century carseat, model 4387lht, mfg date 010697, that has a buckle that suddenly stopped working. it would no longer buckle closed. upon calling century products i was told that often kids stick foreign items in the hole where the buckle is causing this problem. i can absolutely guarantee this did not happen and it is a defect in the product. century products did not want the carseat sent back to them to investigate. i still have the carseat but obviously am not using it. i believe this needs warrents some type of further investigation since century has recalled other model carseats for this exact same problem. | |||
| COMMUNICATIONS - HORN ASSEMBLY | |||
| 05/05/1995 | 5 | ||
| Horn button came off. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 01/19/1996 | |||
| The vehicle caught fire. please describe. tt | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | |||
| 05/31/1999 | 2 | 07/01/1991 | |
| The front passenger and rear left seat belts on our 1991 suzuki sidekick have both failed this week. we have had no accidents in the car. the front right seat belt has locked in its case, making it impossible to use. the left rear seatbelt no longer lo. *ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 2 | 06/01/1994 | ||
| Seat belt recall repair completed however new buckles fell apart. | |||
| 03/30/1996 | |||
| Pieces may break off the seat belt buckle, resulting in hard to insert the metal tongue into the buckle, dealer does not have the parts (recall). | |||
| 03/25/1997 | 0 | ||
| Took the vehicle in to be repaired under the recall. currently, the latch has jammed into the buckle and this sea tbelt doesn't lock . please describe details. *ak | |||
| 07/07/1996 | |||
| The driver's side seat belt buckle fell apart. *ak | |||
| 06/19/1996 | |||
| Dlr trying to locate parts, however owner contacted zone office and was informed to wait until dlr locates parts. sea tbelt buckles recall 95v103008. *ak | |||
| 05/05/1995 | 5 | ||
| Driver's/passenger's seat belt buckle failed to release. *skd | |||
| The seat belt does not lock, and comes unlatched at times for no apparent reason. tt | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||
| 03/06/1996 | |||
| Passengers rear seat belt will not retract into its assembly, rendering it inoperative. *ak | |||
| 08/12/1994 | |||
| Failure of the rear seat belt retractors shoulder belts will not retract. tt | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||
| 02/01/1996 | 1 | 10/01/1993 | |
| Automatic door locks failed, trapping the driver in the car. | |||