1998 Suzuki Sidekick Sport Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

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

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
1
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
1
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
1
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT
1
STEERING:LINKAGES:ARM:IDLER AND ATTACHMENT
1
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
1
Total complaints8

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”

POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE) · reported 2003-12-01

“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…”

TIRES:TREAD/BELT · reported 2000-09-01

“Noise coming from transmission, driveshaft cv joint failure due to possible poor design. *slc”

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT · reported 2000-07-12

“Motor mounts needed to be secured. *slc”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE · reported 1999-02-26

“Drive belt failed. *slc”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS · reported 1999-01-15

“Idler pulley was replaced. *slc”

STEERING:LINKAGES:ARM:IDLER AND ATTACHMENT · reported 1999-01-04

“Clutch slave cylinder needs to be replaced. *slc”

POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY · reported 1998-07-15

“Exhaust bolts vibrated loose and broke off. *slc”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM · reported 1998-07-15
Sources & methodology

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.