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1997 Suzuki Sidekick 4Door 2WD
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 22 MPG.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 19 | 23 | 21 | 423 |
| 1.6L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 21 | 24 | 22 | 404 |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
1 campaign on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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.
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
52 complaints filed by owners for this model year (5 involving a crash, 0 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of a 1997 Suzuki Sidekick 4Door 2WD?
EPA figures for the 1997 Suzuki Sidekick 4Door 2WD reach 22 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 1997 Suzuki Sidekick 4Door 2WD?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 1997 Suzuki Sidekick 4Door 2WD. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.
What are common problems with the 1997 Suzuki Sidekick 4Door 2WD?
Owners have filed 52 complaints with NHTSA for the 1997 Suzuki Sidekick 4Door 2WD, most often about: Engine And Engine Cooling, Suspension, Power Train. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.
Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.