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1996 Suzuki Sidekick recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1996 Suzuki Sidekick. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

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1996 Suzuki Sidekick recalls, newest first

January 20, 2000NHTSA 00V00800013,461 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension

Summary
Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. Insufficient strength of the mounting base on the upper end of the front struts can lead to breakage of the mounting bolts that attach the upper end of the front struts to the vehicle body.
Consequence
If the strut broke loose, a driver could lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will add a reinforcement, for both front struts, between the front strut mounting base and the vehicle body. In addition, the front strut mounting bases, mounting bolts and nuts, and strut bar stays will be replaced.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

July 2, 1996NHTSA 96V1210024,325 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly

Summary
The fuel tank on these vehicles can become punctured by a fuel tank flange attachment reinforcement during rear-end collisions. This does not comply with the requirements of FMVSS no. 301, "fuel tank integrity."
Consequence
Consequence of non-compliance: if an ignition source was present, fuel leakage resulting from this puncture could result in a post-crash fire.
Remedy
Dealers will install two new shield gussets between the fuel tank and attachment brackets to prevent the reinforcement from puncturing the fuel tank wall.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 59 complaints about the 1996 Suzuki Sidekick with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported
3
Fires reported
3
Injuries reported
2
Deaths reported
0

Most complained-about components

  1. Service brakes12
  2. Suspension7
  3. Power train › Clutch assembly5
  4. Air bags › Frontal4
  5. Hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip4

Other Suzuki Sidekick years

Other 1996 Suzuki models

Most recalled 1996 vehicles

  1. 1996 Dodge Caravan (16 recalls)
  2. 1996 Honda Civic (16 recalls)
  3. 1996 Dodge Ram (14 recalls)
  4. 1996 Plymouth Voyager (13 recalls)
  5. 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier (13 recalls)
All of 1996’s most recalled vehicles

Questions

Does the 1996 Suzuki Sidekick have any recalls?
2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: suspension, fuel system, gasoline. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1996 Suzuki Sidekick recall has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Suzuki dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1996 Suzuki Sidekick?
59 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.