What is the fuel economy of a 1997 Suzuki Sidekick Sport 2WD?

EPA figures for the 1997 Suzuki Sidekick Sport 2WD reach 21 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 Sport 2WD?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 1997 Suzuki Sidekick Sport 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 Sport 2WD?

Owners have filed 31 complaints with NHTSA for the 1997 Suzuki Sidekick Sport 2WD, most often about: Suspension, Power Train, Engine And Engine Cooling. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

Suzuki · 1997

1997 Suzuki Sidekick Sport 2WD

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 21 MPG.

Fuel economy (EPA)

Engine	Transmission	Fuel	City	Highway	Combined	CO2 g/mi
1.8L 4-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Regular	19	22	20	444
1.8L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	19	23	21	423

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.

Campaign 00V008000

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)

31 complaints filed by owners for this model year (4 involving a crash, 0 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Suspension 8 Power Train 8 Engine And Engine Cooling 4

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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.