Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 1989 Suzuki Sidekick, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Seat belts4
- Electrical system2
- Engine and engine cooling2
- Fuel system, gasoline1
- Visibility1
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Recalls in Canada
2 Transport Canada recalls for the 1989 Suzuki Sidekick.
| 1995116 23 Jun 1995 | Seats And Restraints THE (Takata) ABS PLASTIC FRONT SEAT BELT RELEASE BUTTONS ON THESE VEHICLES MAY BREAK ALLOWING PLASTIC PIECES TO FALL INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY. IF THIS SHOULD H… |
| 1989124 9 Aug 1989 | Emissions CERTAIN VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S. 1101 - EMISSION DEVICE. INCORRECT INFORMATION ON EMISSION CONTROL LABEL. |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
THE FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTONS CAN BREAK. THESE RED PLASTIC RELEASE BUTTONS ARE MARKED "PRESS." IF A BUTTON BREAKS, PIECES CAN FALL INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY CAUSING THE BUCKLE TO OPERATE IMPROPERLY.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Suzuki told its dealers about the 1989 Suzuki Sidekick: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 45880 | TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH (TCC) CHUGGLE/HUNTING CONDITION.*SD |
| 10152052 | This Service Bulletin was sent by Suzuki Motor Corporation to its authorized Suzuki automobile distributors in the U.S., explaining the importance of proper inspection and maintenance of suspension lower arm ball joints to prevent the ball stud from becoming separated from the suspension lower arm. |
| 10014818 | CORRECT COOLANT USAGE. *EH |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)
NHTSA investigations
TAKATA SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILURE
WELD FAILURE IN STRUCTURE
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation