Suzuki Sidekick 2Door 4WD

19941998 · 10 configurations

Lowest
21
Average
22
Best
23

The Suzuki Sidekick 2Door 4WD has been tested by the EPA across 10 different configurations spanning model years 1994 through 1998. Over this period, the Sidekick 2Door 4WD has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 21 MPG to 23 MPG, with an overall average of 22 MPG across all engine, transmission, and drivetrain combinations. Below you will find a comprehensive breakdown of every tested configuration, organized by model year. Click any row to view detailed specifications, emissions data, and annual fuel cost estimates for that specific vehicle.

Historical Efficiency

1998
22
1997
22
1996
22
1994
23

Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (Sidekick 2Door 4WD) has not been independently rated.

Complaint & Incident History

The data below represents all official consumer complaints reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the Suzuki Sidekick 2Door 4WD. Click on any year to drill down and read the unedited, raw problem narratives submitted directly by vehicle owners.

Fatal Crash History (FARS)

The Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) is a nationwide census providing NHTSA, Congress and the American public yearly data regarding fatal injuries suffered in motor vehicle traffic crashes. The data below represents historical totals for the Suzuki Suzuki Sidekick/Vitara/ Vitara V6 grouping as reported by the NHTSA.

Total Fatal Crashes
22
Total Deaths
21

Incident Risk Profile

Rollover Rate
40.9%
Fire Occurrence
0.0%
Speeding Involved
13.6%
DUI Involved
13.6%
Primary Impact Zone

Breakdown of the initial point of impact across all fatal collisions involving this model.

54%
Front
31%
Side
15%
Rear

Year-by-Year Trend & Severity

2023
Fatal Crashes2
Fatalities
2
Deaths/Crash
1.00
2022
Fatal Crashes2
Fatalities
3
Deaths/Crash
1.50
2021
Fatal Crashes2
Fatalities
1
Deaths/Crash
0.50
2020
Fatal Crashes3
Fatalities
3
Deaths/Crash
1.00
2019
Fatal Crashes1
Fatalities
1
Deaths/Crash
1.00
2018
Fatal Crashes1
Fatalities
1
Deaths/Crash
1.00
2017
Fatal Crashes1
Fatalities
1
Deaths/Crash
1.00
2016
Fatal Crashes2
Fatalities
2
Deaths/Crash
1.00
2015
Fatal Crashes4
Fatalities
3
Deaths/Crash
0.75
2014
Fatal Crashes4
Fatalities
4
Deaths/Crash
1.00

Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

Tip: Click any component bar to view detailed recall narratives.

Historical Severity Timeline

1996
2
1994
1
Critical
Moderate
Advisory