1996 Suzuki Sidekick power train problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 1996 Suzuki Sidekick — 24% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Clutch pedal separates from pivot shaft. Weld brakes, pedal detaches, vehicle disabled. Third occurrence. Oem pedal replacement reveals no-warranty, common occurrence failure mode. Pedal re-attached to shaft by professional welders on two previous occurrences. Have replaced clutch cable, clutch…”
filed Dec 20, 2007
“This car has been in the shop almost from the day I purschased it from largo honda in key largo florida; dec. Of 1999. Although I purschased an extended service contract for $8,000, I was never able to get satifaction from the dealer, the seller, or my warrenty co. Always at my expence , towing…”
filed Sep 4, 2002
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other Sidekick years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 Sidekick | 3 | 11% |
| 1997 Sidekick | 7 | 19% |
| 1995 Sidekick | 5 | 19% |
| 1994 Sidekick | 3 | 14% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1996 Suzuki Sidekick
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.