Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 1993 Suzuki Sidekick, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Electrical system3
- Engine and engine cooling2
- Seats1
- Vehicle speed control1
- Visibility1
- Latches/locks/linkages1
- Tires1
- Fuel system, gasoline1
- Seat belts1
- Steering1
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 3 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
In New Zealand
1 1993 cars are on the New Zealand register; 100% arrived as used imports, 0% were sold new in New Zealand.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
Recalls in Canada
1 Transport Canada recall for the 1993 Suzuki Sidekick.
| 1994076 19 Apr 1994 | Brakes NOTE: 2 DOOR VEHICLES ONLY. THE REAR AXLE HOUSING ASSEMBLIES ON THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED INCORRECTLY, WHICH COULD ALLOW A WELDING FRACTURE AT … |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
THE RIGHT REAR AND LEFT AXLE SHAFT HOUSING TUBES WERE INCORRECTLY WELDED AND CAN FRACTURE. FRACTURE OF THE REAR AXLE SHAFT HOUSING CAN RESULT IN SEPARATION OF THE AFFECTED WHEEL ASSEMBLY AND SEPARATION OF THE BRAKE LINE.
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 1993 Suzuki Sidekick: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 45880 | TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH (TCC) CHUGGLE/HUNTING CONDITION.*SD |
| 39604 | MODIFICATION OF AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION INTERNAL PARTS. *TW |
| 39603 | MODIFICATION OF INTAKE MANIFOLD AND THERMOSTAT. *TW |
| 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
REAR AXLE HOUSING FAILURE
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation