1998 Suzuki Sidekick Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Sidekick years
- About as many complaints as other years 3rd of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 27 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Suzuki Sidekick. That ranks 3rd out of 5 Sidekick model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (9 complaints, 33%), typically at around 159,000 miles. Complaints mention 9 crashes, 1 fire, 11 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 27owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 9complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 9 | 33% | 159,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 6 | 22% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 4 | 15% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 3 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 3 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 4% | 335,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 Suzuki Sidekick recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1998 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.
3 years ago i bought a set of 4 goodyear warngler duratrac tires for my suzuki vitara. After aprox 1,5 years i go to tire service shop to repair air loss around the rim. With tire unmounted we found inner layer separation. I reported this to the seller and after checking with goodyear represantive…
Was in a frontal accident. Front end of car pretty much totaled. Airbags did not deploy, and no problems with the codes or light before this.
While traveling at normal speed and without any indication air bags deployed as a result of a vehicle crash. Please provide further information.*ak
While driving 25 mph vehicle stalled. Towed to dealer, who found ignition coil was too close to engine block, and had shorted out. Dealer rewired ignition coil.*ak
No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak
Other Suzuki Sidekick years
← 1997 Sidekick · 2000 Sidekick →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 Sidekick | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | 27 | 0 |
| 1997 Sidekick | 36 | 1 |
| 1996 Sidekick | 59 | 2 |
| 1995 Sidekick | 26 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Suzuki Sidekick?
Owners most often report air bags, engine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 9 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Suzuki Sidekick?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1998 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 1998 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.