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Jun 17, 2003 Power Train

CONSUMER EXPERIENCED TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS WITH 1995 SUZUKI SIDEKICK. *MR *SCC *JB

Jun 17, 2003 Power Train

CONSUMER EXPERIENCED TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS WITH 1995 SUZUKI SIDEKICK. *MR *SCC *JB

Jun 10, 2002 Power Train

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

Jun 10, 2002 Power Train

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

Nov 1, 2001 Seats

WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH AND SHIFTING TO SECOND GEAR, SEAT BACK OF DRIVER'S SEAT BROKE.*AK *JB

Nov 1, 2001 Seats

WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH AND SHIFTING TO SECOND GEAR, SEAT BACK OF DRIVER'S SEAT BROKE.*AK *JB

Aug 30, 2001 Unknown Or Other

SUZUKI HAS CONFIRMED THAT THE SOFTWARE IN THE VECHICLE TURNS ON THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AT 50,000 REGARDLESS WHETHER THERE IS A REAL PROBLEM. VEHICLE WAS SERVICED A LITTLE BEFORE 50,000 MILES. BECAUSE OF THIS LIGHT MY WIFE WAS AFRAID TO DRIVE THE VECHICLE UNTIL IT WENT IN FOR SERVICE AGAIN. SERVI...

Aug 30, 2001 Unknown Or Other

SUZUKI HAS CONFIRMED THAT THE SOFTWARE IN THE VECHICLE TURNS ON THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AT 50,000 REGARDLESS WHETHER THERE IS A REAL PROBLEM. VEHICLE WAS SERVICED A LITTLE BEFORE 50,000 MILES. BECAUSE OF THIS LIGHT MY WIFE WAS AFRAID TO DRIVE THE VECHICLE UNTIL IT WENT IN FOR SERVICE AGAIN. SERVI...

Dec 1, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control Crash Fire

WHEN MAKING A TURN TRANSMISSION WENT INTO NEUTRAL, RPMS RACED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO HIT A CURB, RESULTING IN A ROLLOVER. MINOR INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Dec 1, 2000 Power Train Crash Fire

WHEN MAKING A TURN TRANSMISSION WENT INTO NEUTRAL, RPMS RACED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO HIT A CURB, RESULTING IN A ROLLOVER. MINOR INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Dec 1, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control Crash Fire

WHEN MAKING A TURN TRANSMISSION WENT INTO NEUTRAL, RPMS RACED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO HIT A CURB, RESULTING IN A ROLLOVER. MINOR INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Dec 1, 2000 Power Train Crash Fire

WHEN MAKING A TURN TRANSMISSION WENT INTO NEUTRAL, RPMS RACED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO HIT A CURB, RESULTING IN A ROLLOVER. MINOR INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Sep 25, 2000 Seat Belts

AFTER STOPPING AT DESTINATION, TOOK CHILD CAR SEAT OUT AND WHEN UNBUCKLED SEATBELT TO DO SO, SEATBELT WENT IN AS NORMAL, BUT LOCKED AND WILL NOT COME OUT, CANNOT USE THAT SIDE AT ALL W/ USAGE OF SEATBELT. EXPECTING ANOTHER CHILD, AND AM WORRIED. *AK

Sep 25, 2000 Seat Belts

AFTER STOPPING AT DESTINATION, TOOK CHILD CAR SEAT OUT AND WHEN UNBUCKLED SEATBELT TO DO SO, SEATBELT WENT IN AS NORMAL, BUT LOCKED AND WILL NOT COME OUT, CANNOT USE THAT SIDE AT ALL W/ USAGE OF SEATBELT. EXPECTING ANOTHER CHILD, AND AM WORRIED. *AK

Sep 25, 2000 Seat Belts

AFTER STOPPING AT DESTINATION, TOOK CHILD CAR SEAT OUT AND WHEN UNBUCKLED SEATBELT TO DO SO, SEATBELT WENT IN AS NORMAL, BUT LOCKED AND WILL NOT COME OUT, CANNOT USE THAT SIDE AT ALL W/ USAGE OF SEATBELT. EXPECTING ANOTHER CHILD, AND AM WORRIED. *AK

Sep 25, 2000 Seat Belts

AFTER STOPPING AT DESTINATION, TOOK CHILD CAR SEAT OUT AND WHEN UNBUCKLED SEATBELT TO DO SO, SEATBELT WENT IN AS NORMAL, BUT LOCKED AND WILL NOT COME OUT, CANNOT USE THAT SIDE AT ALL W/ USAGE OF SEATBELT. EXPECTING ANOTHER CHILD, AND AM WORRIED. *AK

Jul 27, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER EXPLODED. VEHICLE HAS BEEN REPAIRED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Jul 27, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER EXPLODED. VEHICLE HAS BEEN REPAIRED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Jun 23, 2000 Structure

CONSUMER'S DOOR FELL OFF BECAUSE HINGES HAD RUSTED. THE ONLY WAY FOR DOOR TO STAY ON WAS BY LOCKING IT. MANUFACTURER SAID THERE WOULD BE A CHARGE TO LOOK AT VEHICLE BECAUSE WARRANTY HAS EXPIRED. *AK *ML

Jun 23, 2000 Structure

CONSUMER'S DOOR FELL OFF BECAUSE HINGES HAD RUSTED. THE ONLY WAY FOR DOOR TO STAY ON WAS BY LOCKING IT. MANUFACTURER SAID THERE WOULD BE A CHARGE TO LOOK AT VEHICLE BECAUSE WARRANTY HAS EXPIRED. *AK *ML

Mar 29, 2000 Seats Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A REAR END COLLISION WHILE AT A STANDSTILL POSITION. IMPACT WAS ESTIMATED AT 30 MPH AT WHICH BOTH DRIVER'S/PASSENGER'S SEATBACK RESTS COLLAPSED BACKWARD. DRIVER SUSTAINED BACK INJURY, AND PASSENGER SUSTAINED MINOR BRUISES. DEALER/ MANUFACTURER WERE CONTACTED. *AK

Mar 29, 2000 Seats Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A REAR END COLLISION WHILE AT A STANDSTILL POSITION. IMPACT WAS ESTIMATED AT 30 MPH AT WHICH BOTH DRIVER'S/PASSENGER'S SEATBACK RESTS COLLAPSED BACKWARD. DRIVER SUSTAINED BACK INJURY, AND PASSENGER SUSTAINED MINOR BRUISES. DEALER/ MANUFACTURER WERE CONTACTED. *AK

Mar 11, 2000 Electrical System

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

Mar 11, 2000 Electrical System

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

Nov 26, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AT A SPEED OF 65 MPH WHEN THE ENGINE SUDDENLY BLEW OUT WITHOUT WARNING. *AK

Nov 26, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AT A SPEED OF 65 MPH WHEN THE ENGINE SUDDENLY BLEW OUT WITHOUT WARNING. *AK

Aug 18, 1999 Structure

VEHICLE WAS AT A STAND STILL WHEN THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR FELL OFF THE HINGES. THE BOLTS HAD RUSTED & PULLED OUT PANEL.

Aug 18, 1999 Structure

VEHICLE WAS AT A STAND STILL WHEN THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR FELL OFF THE HINGES. THE BOLTS HAD RUSTED & PULLED OUT PANEL.

May 27, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK

May 27, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK

Jan 7, 1998 Steering

WHILE OUT DRIVING THE STEERING WHEEL GETS STIFF; FEELS AT 55MPH BUT NOT LOW SPEED. WHEEL DOES NOT PASS STIFF AREA WHEN TURNING & SUDDENLY WOULD JERK. PRESSURE REGULATOR REPLACED BUT PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK

Jan 7, 1998 Steering

WHILE OUT DRIVING THE STEERING WHEEL GETS STIFF; FEELS AT 55MPH BUT NOT LOW SPEED. WHEEL DOES NOT PASS STIFF AREA WHEN TURNING & SUDDENLY WOULD JERK. PRESSURE REGULATOR REPLACED BUT PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK

Sep 4, 1997 Suspension Crash

VEHICLE LOST CONTOL/ROLLED OVER ON DIRT ROAD, RESULTING IN INJURIES. *AK

Sep 4, 1997 Suspension Crash

VEHICLE LOST CONTOL/ROLLED OVER ON DIRT ROAD, RESULTING IN INJURIES. *AK

Aug 1, 1997 Structure

VEHICLE'S REAR FOLDING SEAT STRAP THAT KEEPS THE SEAT UP WILL NOT HOLD THE SEAT UP, HAS HAD SHORT STRAP REPAIRED TWICE. *AK

Aug 1, 1997 Structure

VEHICLE'S REAR FOLDING SEAT STRAP THAT KEEPS THE SEAT UP WILL NOT HOLD THE SEAT UP, HAS HAD SHORT STRAP REPAIRED TWICE. *AK

Jun 21, 1996 Steering

STEERING REACHES A POINT OF RESISTANCE AND THEN SLIPS. DESCRIBE IN MORE DETAIL. *AK

Jun 21, 1996 Steering

STEERING REACHES A POINT OF RESISTANCE AND THEN SLIPS. DESCRIBE IN MORE DETAIL. *AK

Jun 8, 1996 Seats

STRAP/LOOP THAT HOLDS REAR SEAT UP SEPARATES FROM FLOOR, CAUSING SEAT TO FLY BACK. *DH

Jun 8, 1996 Seats

STRAP/LOOP THAT HOLDS REAR SEAT UP SEPARATES FROM FLOOR, CAUSING SEAT TO FLY BACK. *DH

Jan 31, 1996 Visibility

SIDE VIEW MIRRORS ARE JUMPING ALL OVER THE PLACE. ALMOST HIT TRACKER TRAILER BECAUSE CONSUMER COULD NOT SEE OUT OF WINDOW CLEARLY. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

Jan 31, 1996 Visibility

SIDE VIEW MIRRORS ARE JUMPING ALL OVER THE PLACE. ALMOST HIT TRACKER TRAILER BECAUSE CONSUMER COULD NOT SEE OUT OF WINDOW CLEARLY. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

Jan 23, 1996 Suspension

432-4575, DAY NO. VEHICLE IS VERY UNSAFE DUE TO FACT IF GOING AT A SPEED OF 55MPH OR GREATER WILL TILTED OVER. TT

Jan 23, 1996 Suspension

432-4575, DAY NO. VEHICLE IS VERY UNSAFE DUE TO FACT IF GOING AT A SPEED OF 55MPH OR GREATER WILL TILTED OVER. TT

Nov 25, 1995 Structure

STRAPS/HOOKS THAT LOCK SEATS IN DOWN POSITION TO FORM CARGO AREA, RELEASES UPON SUDDEN STOPPING, CAUSING SEAT TO SNAP BACK INTO UPRIGHT POSITION. *DSH

Nov 25, 1995 Structure

STRAPS/HOOKS THAT LOCK SEATS IN DOWN POSITION TO FORM CARGO AREA, RELEASES UPON SUDDEN STOPPING, CAUSING SEAT TO SNAP BACK INTO UPRIGHT POSITION. *DSH

Sep 22, 1995 Power Train

TRANSMISSION IS SHIFTING HARD MAKING LOUD NOISES HAD IT INTO THE DEALERS 3 TIMES PROBLEM STILL NOT RESOLVED. TT

Sep 22, 1995 Power Train

TRANSMISSION IS SHIFTING HARD MAKING LOUD NOISES HAD IT INTO THE DEALERS 3 TIMES PROBLEM STILL NOT RESOLVED. TT

Jul 5, 1995 Suspension

VEHICLE DIFFICULT TO CONTROL WHEN ENCOUNTERING STRONG SIDE WINDS. TT

Jul 5, 1995 Electrical System

SHORT IN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, CAUSING SEAT BELT ALARM/KEY-IN IGNITION ALARM/HEADLIGHTS-ON REMINDER ALARM/ELECTRICAL MIRROS/DEALIGHTS/ABC TO FAIL. *AK

Jul 5, 1995 Suspension

VEHICLE DIFFICULT TO CONTROL WHEN ENCOUNTERING STRONG SIDE WINDS. TT

Jul 5, 1995 Electrical System

SHORT IN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, CAUSING SEAT BELT ALARM/KEY-IN IGNITION ALARM/HEADLIGHTS-ON REMINDER ALARM/ELECTRICAL MIRROS/DEALIGHTS/ABC TO FAIL. *AK

Apr 26, 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE DRIVING, SMELLED GAS; GAS WAS DRIPPING FROM MUFFLER ONTO GROUND; TOLD BY DEALER, FUEL INJECTION WAS PLUGGED UP; ONE REPLACED, PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. TT

Apr 26, 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE DRIVING, SMELLED GAS; GAS WAS DRIPPING FROM MUFFLER ONTO GROUND; TOLD BY DEALER, FUEL INJECTION WAS PLUGGED UP; ONE REPLACED, PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. TT

Apr 21, 1995 Visibility

VEHICLE HAS FOGGING PROBLEM DURING COLD WEATHER; DEFOGGER DOES NOT ADEQUATELY CLEAR WINDSHIELDS; IMPAIRS DRIVER'S VISION. TT

Apr 21, 1995 Visibility

VEHICLE HAS FOGGING PROBLEM DURING COLD WEATHER; DEFOGGER DOES NOT ADEQUATELY CLEAR WINDSHIELDS; IMPAIRS DRIVER'S VISION. TT

Mar 15, 1995 Power Train

A TRANFER CASE BIND UP. TT

Mar 15, 1995 Power Train

A TRANFER CASE BIND UP. TT