AI DamageSuzuki Sidekick Sport: problems, complaints, bulletins
Summary for the Suzuki Sidekick Sport across 3 model years: 9 owner complaints and 0 NHTSA service bulletins, plus repair videos. Pick a year for details.
Model years
What fails most often
- 1 Powertrain 44% of all complaints
- 2 Suspension 22% of all complaints
- 3 Tires 22% of all complaints
- 4 Electrical system 11% of all complaints
- 5 Engine and cooling 11% of all complaints
- 6 Steering 11% of all complaints
- Powertrain: 4 complaints (44% of all).
- Suspension: 2 complaints (22% of all).
- Tires: 2 complaints (22% of all).
- Electrical system: 1 complaints (11% of all).
- Engine and cooling: 1 complaints (11% of all).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine and cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
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.
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.
Consumer stated that while driving and without warning the bracket snap causing a distraction to the consumer. Dealer notified ts
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 [phone]. Nlm
Tires separated with complete steel tread and tires chunks missing, this occurred at 60mph. I still have tires on car.
The 4 wheel drive unit would not engage or work on occasions, the transfer case required replacement.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
What to check before buying
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Suspension. Wheel alignment, control arms, subframe, even tire wear.
- Tires. Tire age by DOT code, bulges, wear pattern.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-06.