1998 Suzuki Sidekick Sport Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Sidekick Sport years
- Not enough data 2nd of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Suzuki Sidekick Sport. That ranks 2nd out of 3 Sidekick Sport model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (2 complaints, 67%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 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 | 67% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 Suzuki Sidekick Sport recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1998 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.
The bracket which the clutch foot pedal and the arm which the main clutch valve actuator is driven by has a metal fatigue which makes the clutch inoperative. Could lead to a accident or other problems.*jb
Motor mounts needed to be secured. *slc
Original tires on a 1998 suzuki sidekick sport, p215/65r16 dot ap2hjeuuo58. Right rear tire came apart, consumer heard a noise that sounded like exhaust. Then, consumer heard a thump thump noise like tire was coming apart.*ak the tire came apart at the seams while traveling at 70 mph. It was…
Other Suzuki Sidekick Sport years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 3 | 0 |
| 1997 Sidekick Sport | 5 | 0 |
| 1996 Sidekick Sport | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Suzuki Sidekick Sport?
Owners most often report power train, engine and engine cooling, steering problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Suzuki Sidekick Sport?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1998 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 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.