1995 Suzuki Sidekick Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Sidekick years
- About as many complaints as other years 4th of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 26 complaints with NHTSA about the 1995 Suzuki Sidekick. That ranks 4th out of 5 Sidekick model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (5 complaints, 19%). Complaints mention 3 crashes, 1 fire, 5 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 26owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1995 Suzuki Sidekick 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 | 5 | 19% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 4 | 15% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 3 | 12% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 3 | 12% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1995 Suzuki Sidekick recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1995 Suzuki Sidekick.
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.
Consumer experienced transmission problems with 1995 suzuki sidekick. *mr *scc *jb
When the transmission shifts into gear it makes a hard banging noise. It momentarily locks up the power steering, and causes hesitation and sudden acceleration. Dealer and manufacturer were notified at this time.. Feel free to provide any furtheer infromation.*ak
While driving 20 mph and shifting to second gear, seat back of driver's seat broke.*ak *jb
SUZUKI HAS CONFIRMED THAT THE SOFTWARE IN THE VECHICLE TURNS ON THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AT 50,000 REGARDLESS WHETHER THERE IS A REAL PROBLEM. VEHICLE WAS SERVICED A LITTLE BEFORE 50,000 MILES. BECAUSE OF THIS LIGHT MY WIFE WAS AFRAID TO DRIVE THE VECHICLE UNTIL IT WENT IN FOR SERVICE AGAIN. SERVICE…
When making a turn transmission went into neutral, rpms raced, causing vehicle to hit a curb, resulting in a rollover. Minor injuries were sustained. Manufacturer has been notified. *ak
Other Suzuki Sidekick years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 Sidekick | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 Sidekick | 27 | 0 |
| 1997 Sidekick | 36 | 1 |
| 1996 Sidekick | 59 | 2 |
| 1995 | 26 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1995 Suzuki Sidekick?
Owners most often report power train, structure, seats problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 5 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1995 Suzuki Sidekick?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1995 Suzuki Sidekick a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Sidekick model years, the 1995 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.