Safety ratings
1991 Suzuki Sidekick 2-DR. 4x4
- Lane departure warningNo
- Forward collision warningNo
- Electronic stability controlNo
1991 Suzuki Sidekick 4-DR. 4x4
- Lane departure warningNo
- Forward collision warningNo
- Electronic stability controlNo
Crash test videos & photos
Crash test #1NHTSA test 1589
Full test report (PDF) ↗Crash test #2NHTSA test 1608
Full test report (PDF) ↗Recalls (1)
- SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLYCampaign 95V103008 · 24/05/1995
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.
Risk: THE SAFETY BELTS WOULD NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION TO AN OCCUPANT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Fix: OWNERS SHOULD PROMPTLY CHECK THE CONDITION AND OPERATION OF BOTH FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLES AND CAREFULLY INSPECT THE RED RELEASE BUTTON FOR ANY BREAKS OR CRACKS. THEY SHOULD ENSURE THAT BOTH BUCKLES ARE OPERATING PROPERLY BY INSERTING EACH LATCH PLATE INTO ITS BUCKLE, TUGGING ON THE BELT TO MAKE SURE THE LATCH IS SECURELY LOCKED, AND THEN PRESSING THE RELEASE BUTTON. THE LATCH PLATE SHOULD POP OUT OF THE BUCKLE WHEN THE BUTTON IS PRESSED. IF EITHER BUTTON SHOWS A SIGN OF BREAKING OR CRACKING OR IF EITHER BUCKLE FAILS TO OPERATE PROPERLY, OWNERS SHOULD PROMPTLY CONTACT THEIR AUTHORIZED DEALER TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE BUCKLE REPLACED OR REPAIRED, FREE OF CHARGE. THE MANUFACTURER IS DEVELOPING A REMEDY DESIGNED TO PREVENT FAILURE OF THE BUTTONS THAT ARE NOT CURRENTLY BROKEN.
Owner complaints
Most-reported areas
- SEAT BELTS9
- TIRES2
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1
- CHILD SEAT1
- STRUCTURE1
- FUEL SYSTEM1
- GASOLINE1
Read individual complaints (15 most recent)
These are unverified consumer reports filed with NHTSA, shown as submitted.
- 11/11/2015· TIRES
TWO RAPID DEFLATIONS OF TIRES, JUST WEEKS APART, DUE TO SIDEWALL FAILURE. FIRST HAPPENED ROUNDING A CORNER AT ABOUT 20 MPH, AND THE SECOND WHILE PARKED.
- 10/02/1996· SEAT BELTS
THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE FELL APART. *AK
- 06/27/1999· SEAT BELTS
THE FRONT PASSENGER AND REAR LEFT SEAT BELTS ON OUR 1991 SUZUKI SIDEKICK HAVE BOTH FAILED THIS WEEK. WE HAVE HAD NO ACCIDENTS IN THE CAR. THE FRONT RIGHT SEAT BELT HAS LOCKED IN ITS CASE, MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO USE. THE LEFT REAR SEATBELT NO LONGER LO. *AK
- 06/20/1996· SEAT BELTS
DLR TRYING TO LOCATE PARTS, HOWEVER OWNER CONTACTED ZONE OFFICE AND WAS INFORMED TO WAIT UNTIL DLR LOCATES PARTS. SEA TBELT BUCKLES RECALL 95V103008. *AK
- 05/24/2013· TIRES
DEFECTIVE AVON ROAR RIDER MOTORCYCLE TIRES. SIDE WALL CRACKS HTTP://WWW.THEGSRESOURCES.COM/_FORUM/SHOWTHREAD.PHP?T=140853&HIGHLIGHT=AVON+CRACKS HTTP://WWW.THEGSRESOURCES.COM/_FORUM/SHOWTHREAD.PHP?T=195660&HIGHLIGHT=AVON+CRACKS. *TR
- 05/05/1995· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
HORN BUTTON CAME OFF.
- 04/16/1997· SEAT BELTS
TOOK THE VEHICLE IN TO BE REPAIRED UNDER THE RECALL. CURRENTLY, THE LATCH HAS JAMMED INTO THE BUCKLE AND THIS SEA TBELT DOESN'T LOCK . PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
- 04/14/1995· SEAT BELTS
THE SEAT BELT DOES NOT LOCK, AND COMES UNLATCHED AT TIMES FOR NO APPARENT REASON. TT
- 04/11/1996· SEAT BELTS
PIECES MAY BREAK OFF THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE, RESULTING IN HARD TO INSERT THE METAL TONGUE INTO THE BUCKLE, DEALER DOES NOT HAVE THE PARTS (RECALL).
- 03/12/1999· CHILD SEAT
I HAVE A CENTURY CARSEAT, MODEL 4387LHT, MFG DATE 010697, THAT HAS A BUCKLE THAT SUDDENLY STOPPED WORKING. IT WOULD NO LONGER BUCKLE CLOSED. UPON CALLING CENTURY PRODUCTS I WAS TOLD THAT OFTEN KIDS STICK FOREIGN ITEMS IN THE HOLE WHERE THE BUCKLE IS CAUSING THIS PROBLEM. I CAN ABSOLUTELY GUARANTEE THIS DID NOT HAPPEN AND IT IS A DEFECT IN THE PRODUCT. CENTURY PRODUCTS DID NOT WANT THE CARSEAT SENT BACK TO THEM TO INVESTIGATE. I STILL HAVE THE CARSEAT BUT OBVIOUSLY AM NOT USING IT. I BELIEVE THIS NEEDS WARRENTS SOME TYPE OF FURTHER INVESTIGATION SINCE CENTURY HAS RECALLED OTHER MODEL CARSEATS FOR THIS EXACT SAME PROBLEM.
- 03/07/1996· SEAT BELTS
PASSENGERS REAR SEAT BELT WILL NOT RETRACT INTO ITS ASSEMBLY, RENDERING IT INOPERATIVE. *AK
- 02/12/1996· SEAT BELTS
FAILURE OF THE REAR SEAT BELT RETRACTORS SHOULDER BELTS WILL NOT RETRACT. TT
- 02/09/1999· SEAT BELTS
SEAT BELT RECALL REPAIR COMPLETED HOWEVER NEW BUCKLES FELL APART.
- 01/27/1997· STRUCTURE
AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS FAILED, TRAPPING THE DRIVER IN THE CAR.
- 01/24/1996· FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEFire
THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT