NHTSA — Engine And Engine Cooling: Engine: Gasoline Problems

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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1997 Suzuki Sidekick engine problems

engine problem

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1997 Suzuki Sidekick Owner Comments

problem #4

Sep 132000

Sidekick 4WD

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Engine stalled when let off gas during turn in intersection almost lost control. This vehicle is standard shift, need 3 feet to drive. This appears to possably be the same issue as ODI id 781364, 824717, 713749, 805550. Dealer says engine defective.

- Northwood, OH, USA

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problem #3

Oct 231999

(reported on)

Sidekick 4WD

  • miles
The windshield cracked twice because a pebble on the road struck it. The car has been shutting off repeatedly. The engine check light came on when the car was still a baby. This car is a drivers nightmare.

- Jersey City, NJ, USA

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problem #2

Jun 251998

Sidekick 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving vehicle about 35 mph and when reducing speed to stop, vehicle started shaking and stalling. Then consumer had to turn on the key so the vehicle could start again. This problem happening for long time.

- Altoona, PA, USA

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problem #1

Jul 151997

Sidekick

  • miles
Engine makes noise.

- Paterson, NJ, USA

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