Suzuki Sidekick 1994
Model Sidekick made in 1994 by Suzuki got 32 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 3 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and exterior lighting. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, engine and engine cooling and power train. There was one recall concerning suspension . The car has one 1.6l engine.
Model 1994
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 1.6L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | RWD | 23/24/24 | 26/31/28 | Regular | $ 751 | 17 | 930927 |
| ( 1.6L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | RWD | 23/24/23 | 26/30/28 | Regular | $ 783 | 17 | 930828 |
| ( 1.6L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 24/26/25 | 26/33/29 | Regular | $ 720 | 17 | 930927 |
| ( 1.6L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 25/27/26 | 27/34/30 | Regular | $ 693 | 17 | 930828 |
| ( 1.6L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 22/26/23 | 24/33/27 | Regular | $ 783 | 17 | 930927 |
| ( 1.6L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 23/26/25 | 25/33/28 | Regular | $ 720 | 17 | 930927 |
| ( 1.6L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | 4WD | 23/24/24 | 26/31/28 | Regular | $ 751 | 18 | 930927 |
| ( 1.6L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | 4WD | 23/24/23 | 26/30/28 | Regular | $ 783 | 18 | 930828 |
| ( 1.6L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | 4WD | 24/26/25 | 26/33/29 | Regular | $ 720 | 18 | 930927 |
| ( 1.6L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | 4WD | 25/27/26 | 27/34/30 | Regular | $ 693 | 18 | 930828 |
| ( 1.6L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | 4WD | 22/26/23 | 24/33/27 | Regular | $ 783 | 18 | 930927 |
| ( 1.6L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | 4WD | 23/26/24 | 25/33/28 | Regular | $ 751 | 18 | 930927 |
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION - REAR | ||||||||||||||||
| 94V073002 | AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP. | from 08/01/1992 to 09/01/1993 | V (Vehicle) | 5247 | 05/12/1994 | ODI | AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP. | 04/16/1994 | 05/03/1994 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The right rear and left axle shaft housing tubes were incorrectly welded and can fracture. fracture of the rear axle shaft housing can result in separation of the affected wheel assembly and separation of the brake line. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Separation of the wheel assembly can cause loss of vehicle control and separation of the brake line results in loss of one-half ofthe braking system, increasing stopping distance. in either case, an accidentcan occur. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the welds of the rear axle assemblies on involved vehicles and, if necessary, replace the complete rear axle assembly. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: suspension; single axle; rearvehicle description: utility vehicles.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date, and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, please contact suzuki service center at 1-800-934-0934. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||||
| SW07 | 05/04/2000 | 610525 | This bulletin contains the revised claims submission procedures for replacement batteries under warranty. *tt | 05/04/2000 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||||
| 0204145 | 10014818 | Correct coolant usage. *eh | 05/10/2005 | ||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TORQUE CONVERTER | |||||
| 9573L3001 | 04/01/1995 | 45880 | Torque converter clutch (tcc) chuggle/hunting condition.*sd | 04/25/1996 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - STARTER ASSEMBLY | |||
| 07/31/1995 | 3 | 03/20/1994 | |
| Electrical system failure, starter had to be replaced. tt | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | |||
| 01/01/2002 | |||
| Vehicle started to catch on fire while consumer was driving, fire began on the left side of vehicle. contacted dealer.*ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | |||
| 12/16/1997 | 1 | 07/25/1994 | |
| Thermostat failed, belts out of adjustment. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | |||
| 12/16/1997 | 1 | 07/25/1994 | |
| Thermostat failed, belts out of adjustment. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||
| 12/16/1997 | 1 | 07/25/1994 | |
| Ecm unit failed. | |||
| 02/11/1998 | 1 | ||
| Dealer is unable to correct vehicle emission problem; vehicle gives off fuel vapor into vehicle while driving. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL | |||
| 11/19/1997 | 3 | 07/25/1994 | |
| Egr valve stuck and sensor failed several times. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) | |||
| 11/19/1997 | 3 | 07/25/1994 | |
| Egr valve stuck and sensor failed several times. | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - SWITCH | |||
| Upon turning on head lamp switch on steering column, noticed smoke, then flames, fanned out, result head lamp and park lights are inoperative. *ak | |||
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH | |||
| 12/17/1997 | 1 | 08/01/1994 | |
| Spring in rear door latch seperated from other parts causing latch to fail. | |||
| POWER TRAIN | |||
| 10/12/1998 | 12/10/1994 | ||
| When driving heard a humble noise, and noticed that the speedometer jumped. consumer can't determine how fast they are traveling. now the entire needle is off the speedometer and is lying on the dashboard. *ak *ml | |||
| 12/18/1995 | 8 | ||
| Odometer/speedometer inoperative. *sd | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 12/18/1995 | 8 | ||
| Spacer drive bevel failed. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - AXLE SHAFT | |||
| 10/20/1995 | 0 | ||
| Right axle bearing failed. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DIFFERENTIAL UNIT | |||
| 07/27/1995 | 7 | ||
| Bevel pinion and gear failed. *dsh | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DIFFERENTIAL PROPORTIONAL VALVE | |||
| 09/24/1999 | 0 | ||
| While drivin gon highway car lost control. car would not steer or brake going across the road. then it slowed down and stopped. took to dealer and they said that brake housing differential cracked. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER | |||
| 11/27/1996 | 2 | 08/01/1994 | |
| Had braking (abs) problem 1 yr ago, at service center mechanic said wrong caliper put on, now problem still exists, took it to mechanic in middle of night, informed caliper seal had busted & had wrong rotors on left side of vehicle. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 11/27/1996 | 2 | 08/01/1994 | |
| Had braking (abs) problem 1 yr ago, at service center mechanic said wrong caliper put on, now problem still exists, took it to mechanic in middle of night, informed caliper seal had busted & had wrong rotors on left side of vehicle. *ak | |||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - PUMP | |||
| 3 | 09/01/1994 | ||
| Mount bolt at a/c compressor adjustment broke causing the serpentine belt to loose tension resulting in power steering loss. nlm | |||
| STRUCTURE | |||
| 05/16/1999 | 1 | ||
| The driver lost control of the vehicle by oversteering, the vehicle had veered off of the roadway and the driver turned the vehicle sharply to the right, which caused it to roll over approximately 5 times, 3 out of four occupants had been thrown from the vehicle, there were 2 severe injuries and 1 death because of the accident, seat belts had not been used. (attorney for client) *slc | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||
| 07/01/1998 | 3 | 10/01/1996 | |
| Plastic portion or the rear door latch keeps melting within days of being installed. no obvious reason for failure. door will not stay latched. *ak | |||
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||
| 03/18/2002 | 1 | ||
| Consumer heard a creaking noise while driving, during inspection of vehicle the dealer noticed that the undercarriage has disconnected from the frame in the front of the vehicle, all the welds came apart. nlm | |||
| 04/17/1995 | |||
| Vehicle was hit from side and it rollover. tt | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||
| 05/11/1995 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle flipped over when hit on front passenger's door. *aw | |||
| 03/22/1995 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle alignment is totally off, difficulty steering vehicle. tt | |||
| SUSPENSION - REAR | |||
| 07/27/1995 | 7 | ||
| Rear end problems. *sd | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 07/03/1995 | 3 | ||
| Tires provide insufficient traction , resulting in vehicle skidding in wet conditions. *dh | |||
| 08/11/1995 | 1 | ||
| Bridgestone tires fail to stop on wet roads. *dh | |||
| TIRES - TREAD/BELT | |||
| 09/15/1995 | |||
| The tires keep balding and this almost caused an accident. please describe. tt | |||