Suzuki Sidekick Sport 1997

Model Sidekick Sport made in 1997 by Suzuki got 6 consumer complains as well as 2 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system and power train. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system and unknown or other.

Model 1997

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY
SW0705/04/2000610525This bulletin contains the revised claims submission procedures for replacement batteries under warranty. *tt05/04/2000
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SW02B12/15/2000616786On some vehicles, the malfunction indicator lamp (mil) may illuminate and diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) are stored that are either not compatible with specifications or consist of random numbers unrelated to any system or component.03/12/2001

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
 While driving and without prior warning vehicle will stall which causes loss of all power. vehicle has been taken to the dealer in which the computer was replaced. problem still occurs; the failed component has not been identified. *ak
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
02/01/2002109/28/2001
 Consumer stated the ring and pinion gears failed. nlm
POWER TRAIN - TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
12/01/20001
 The 4 wheel drive unit would not engage or work on occasions, the transfer case required replacement. *mjs
SUSPENSION
 Consumer states that after the vehicle was repaired under the recall the problem became worse. the vehicle was repaired at: market place suzuki, heneretta, ny 585-359-4900. nlm
TIRES - TREAD/BELT
07/30/2001101/01/1999
 Tires separated with complete steel tread and tires chunks missing, this occurred at 60mph. i still have tires on car.*ak (tiresize: 275 60r16h)
07/30/2001101/01/1999
 Tires separated with complete steel tread and tires chunks missing, this occurred at 60mph. i still have tires on car.*ak