1997 Suzuki Sidekick Sport Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Sidekick Sport years
- Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Suzuki Sidekick Sport. That is the most of any Sidekick Sport model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is power train (2 complaints, 40%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 5owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1997 Suzuki Sidekick Sport problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 2 | 40% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1997 Suzuki Sidekick Sport recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1997 Suzuki Sidekick Sport.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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
Consumer stated the ring and pinion gears failed. Nlm
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 [redacted]. NLM
Tires separated with complete steel tread and tires chunks missing, this occurred at 60mph. I still have tires on car.*ak
The 4 wheel drive unit would not engage or work on occasions, the transfer case required replacement. *mjs
Other Suzuki Sidekick Sport years
← 1996 Sidekick Sport · 1998 Sidekick Sport →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 Sidekick Sport | 3 | 0 |
| 1997 | 5 | 0 |
| 1996 Sidekick Sport | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Suzuki Sidekick Sport?
Owners most often report power train, electrical system, suspension problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Suzuki Sidekick Sport?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1997 Suzuki Sidekick Sport a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Sidekick Sport model years, the 1997 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.