Very good vehicle for the money
Broken clutch pedal - repaired under warranty.
Acceleration could be better.
A/C bogs it down, but that is to be expected with the relatively small engine.
Highway noise a little loud.
Only one major problem since I bought it and that was fixed under warranty.
Very reliable vehicle.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 16th May, 2004
An awesome little truck with a great price tag
Rear main seal started leaking at 42,000 miles.
I love my Sidekick and would definitely buy another Suzuki.
It's very reliable, the only problem I've had so far was the rear main seal, I changed it myself in a day.
The truck is very comfortable and handles well.
It performs well off-road.
It gets great gas mileage for a Sports Utility Vehicle, I get about 25 miles per gallon around town and 30 on the highway.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 27th October, 2001
I am an owner of a 1997 Suzuki Sidekick. I would say that your review was correct in every manner but one. The comfort level isn't what it should be in my opinion. For the most part it's fine, but it seems as if the driver side door is too close to the drivers left arm. I'm constantly hitting my arm against the window. Other than that I've been very pleased with the vehicle. Thank you for your time.
John.
Please do not buy a Suzuki!
A rod is knocking. Estimated cost to replace the short block is $3,000.00. The tires outlasted the motor.
Very poor acceleration.
We waited 3 months for parts to come in.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No
Review Date: 17th June, 2001
Rod knocks only come from the oil being run low or used for too long without being changed. I have a 1994 Sidekick with 164,000 miles with no problem.
Rod knocks will happen to any engine if you run it out of oil.. Your poor Sidekick is not to blame.. It's operator error, I'm afraid.. Impressive.. The light would have gone on, when the oil pressure dropped, and it still didn't stop you from hammering on it, did it?
I drive a Suzuki Sidekick at the bone yard I work for, I also drive a Geo Tracker which is the same thing.. Both of these cars are great, they run superbly! Especially the Sidekick! Lots of power! I can do 4 wheel burnouts on the hard-packed dirt in 4 high.. The only reason the Tracker can't is because the air filter is dirty. I hammer on them both all the time and I will tie leaf springs onto the bumpers when the other yard guys and I decide to have little demo derbys.. The body is screwed on my poor, old Tracker, but even through all of that, it still rocks on.. I have driven longer on more flat tires. I have driven right over other cars and slammed into more crap with this thing than most of you readers will in yours, and your lives.. And this thing keeps kicking.. I have a deep rooted respect for this car. Suzuki did a wonderful job on making one TOUGH little off-roader.
21st Aug 2009, 21:13
How did they fix your clutch? I have broke 2 clutch cables & 2 clutch pedals. The clutch is always stiff.
Thanks, Bryan.