10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #5

Dec 262001

Sidekick

  • miles
The vehicle struts broke while driving, the consumer never received recall notice 00V-008 relating to the strut rod. Nlm

- Salt Lake City, UT, USA

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problem #4

Apr 012002

Sidekick 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While traveling on highway, there is a knocking noise underneath vehicle. Dealership is aware of problem. Consumer states front of car started to shake causing loose steering, causing an accident where two people were injured.

- Mt Pleasant, SC, USA

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problem #3

Apr 032000

Sidekick

  • miles
Recall repair completed (00V-008), however the mechanic failed to repair correctly, consumer had to return for additional repair.

- Easton, PA, USA

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problem #2

May 312000

(reported on)

Sidekick

  • miles
Consumer tried several times to get dealer to repair vehicle under recall. But no parts were available.

- Buna Vista, VA, USA

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problem #1

Mar 212000

(reported on)

Sidekick

  • miles
Recall # 00V008000 Suzuki/front struts; dealer did not have parts to correct recall campaign. Owner was told to call back.

- Brooklyn, NY, USA

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