1998 Suzuki Sidekick Sport Recalls
No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1998 Suzuki Sidekick Sport. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine and engine cooling. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Complaints by component
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“The bracket which the clutch foot pedal and the arm which the main clutch valve actuator is driven by has a metal fatigue which makes the clutch inoperative. Could lead to a accident or other problems.*jb”
“Original tires on a 1998 suzuki sidekick sport, p215/65r16 dot ap2hjeuuo58. Right rear tire came apart, consumer heard a noise that sounded like exhaust. Then, consumer heard a thump thump noise like tire was coming apart.*ak the tire came apart at the seams while traveling at 70 mph. It was…”
“Noise coming from transmission, driveshaft cv joint failure due to possible poor design. *slc”
“Motor mounts needed to be secured. *slc”
“Drive belt failed. *slc”
“Idler pulley was replaced. *slc”
“Clutch slave cylinder needs to be replaced. *slc”
“Exhaust bolts vibrated loose and broke off. *slc”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1998 Suzuki Sidekick Sport as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.