1995 Suzuki SIDEKICK problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
20 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
Not available median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1995 model year. Data snapshot: . 0 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Power Train:Automatic Transmission is the most frequently named component, appearing in 4 of 20 complaints (20.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission and shifting | 5 | 25.0% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 2 | 10.0% |
| Steering behavior | 2 | 10.0% |
| Braking behavior | 1 | 5.0% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 4 |
| Seats | 2 |
| Suspension:Front | 2 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Injectors | 1 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Column Shift | 1 |
| Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly | 1 |
Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 4; Seats: 2; Suspension:Front: 2; Electrical System: 1; Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery: 1; Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Injectors: 1; Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Column Shift: 1; Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
No usable failure mileage is recorded. 20 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 6 |
| 1996 | 4 |
| 2000 | 6 |
| 2001 | 2 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2003 | 1 |
1995: 6; 1996: 4; 2000: 6; 2001: 2; 2002: 1; 2003: 1
Pattern summary
Power Train:Automatic Transmission leads the component reports. Transmission and shifting appears in 5 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 2 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 2 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10024689 · 2003-06-17 (June 17, 2003)
CONSUMER EXPERIENCED TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS WITH 1995 SUZUKI SIDEKICK. *MR *SCC *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10024689 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 8011429 · 2002-06-10 (June 10, 2002)
WHEN THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTS INTO GEAR IT MAKES A HARD BANGING NOISE. IT MOMENTARILY LOCKS UP THE POWER STEERING, AND CAUSES HESITATION AND SUDDEN ACCELERATION. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME.. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHEER INFROMATION.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 8011429 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 719979 · 2000-03-11 (March 11, 2000)
IN REGARDS TO SECURITY, HAD IT CHECKED BY DEALER WHO STATED BATTERY, WORKED FOR A WEEK AND FAILED AGAIN. HAVE NOT HAD IT CHECKED SINCE. WHAT SHOULD I DO? *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 719979 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 968226 · 1995-07-05 (July 5, 1995)
SHORT IN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, CAUSING SEAT BELT ALARM/KEY-IN IGNITION ALARM/HEADLIGHTS-ON REMINDER ALARM/ELECTRICAL MIRROS/DEALIGHTS/ABC TO FAIL. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 968226 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 985967 · 1996-06-21 (June 21, 1996)
STEERING REACHES A POINT OF RESISTANCE AND THEN SLIPS. DESCRIBE IN MORE DETAIL. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 985967 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 866157 · 2000-07-27 (July 27, 2000)
BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER EXPLODED. VEHICLE HAS BEEN REPAIRED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 866157 at NHTSA ↗