Suzuki Sidekick years to avoid
The Suzuki Sidekick years to avoid are 1996, 1997, 1998, 1994 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2000 is the cleanest year on record.
298
Total complaints
4
Recall campaigns
1988–2000
Years covered
4
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Sidekick years to avoid
Every Sidekick year
Common questions
What are the worst Suzuki Sidekick years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Sidekick years to avoid are 1996, 1997, 1998, 1994. The cleanest year on record is 2000.
What is the best year for the Suzuki Sidekick?
By complaint volume, 2000 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Sidekick years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Suzuki Sidekick have?
Across all model years, the Sidekick has 4 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 298 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.