Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 1994 Suzuki Sidekick, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Structure4
- Tires3
- Power train3
- Suspension3
- Engine and engine cooling2
- Electrical system2
- Service brakes, hydraulic2
- Latches/locks/linkages1
- Exterior lighting1
- Steering1
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 3 injuries and 1 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
New York safety inspections
At its first New York inspection the 1994 Suzuki Sidekick failed the safety check 1.52% of the time — 14% more often than the average 1994 passenger car (1.33%). Median odometer at inspection: 143,632 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Recalls in Canada
1 Transport Canada recall for the 1994 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 1994 Suzuki Sidekick: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 610525 | THIS BULLETIN CONTAINS THE REVISED CLAIMS SUBMISSION PROCEDURES FOR REPLACEMENT BATTERIES UNDER WARRANTY. *TT |
| 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)