1996 Suzuki Sidekick Sport JLX 4dr 4WD MT
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- Photo: Suzuki Sidekick (front), Denpasar by Sabung.hamster, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: '89-'91 Suzuki Sidekick 2-Door by Bull-Doser, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Suzuki Sidekick (rear), Denpasar by Sabung.hamster, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1995 Suzuki Sidekick JX (35551573391) by Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1996 Suzuki Sidekick Sport JLX 4dr 4WD MT is a 120-hp 1.8-liter inline-4 with a 5-speed manual and four-wheel drive. It starts at $19,389 MSRP.
It makes 120 horsepower and 114 lb-ft of torque. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 23 mpg city and 25 mpg highway.
The Sidekick measures 162.4 inches long on a 97.6-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,917 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | SUV |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $19,389 ($40,162 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 1.8L DOHC 16-valve I4 (Suzuki J18) |
| Displacement | 1.8 L |
| Horsepower | 120 hp |
| Torque | 114 lb-ft |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | 4WD (part-time, on-demand) |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-Speed Manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 23 MPG |
| Highway | 25 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular Unleaded |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 16 in |
| Wheels Rear | 16 in |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 162.4 in |
| Width | 66.7 in |
| Height | 66.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 97.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,917 lbs |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1996 Suzuki Sidekick Sport JLX 4dr 4WD MT with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | Not rated |
| Frontal crash | Not rated |
| Frontal – driver | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal – passenger | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | Not rated |
| Rollover | Not rated |
Recalls
2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1996 Suzuki SIDEKICK. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Jan 20, 2000 · SUSPENSION
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.
Consequence: IF THE STRUT BROKE LOOSE, A DRIVER COULD LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL ADD A REINFORCEMENT, FOR BOTH FRONT STRUTS, BETWEEN THE FRONT STRUT MOUNTING BASE AND THE VEHICLE BODY. IN ADDITION, THE FRONT STRUT MOUNTING BASES, MOUNTING BOLTS AND NUTS, AND STRUT BAR STAYS WILL BE REPLACED.
NHTSA campaign 00V008000
Jul 2, 1996 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
THE FUEL TANK ON THESE VEHICLES CAN BECOME PUNCTURED BY A FUEL TANK FLANGE ATTACHMENT REINFORCEMENT DURING REAR-END COLLISIONS. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 301, "FUEL TANK INTEGRITY."
Consequence: CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: IF AN IGNITION SOURCE WAS PRESENT, FUEL LEAKAGE RESULTING FROM THIS PUNCTURE COULD RESULT IN A POST-CRASH FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL TWO NEW SHIELD GUSSETS BETWEEN THE FUEL TANK AND ATTACHMENT BRACKETS TO PREVENT THE REINFORCEMENT FROM PUNCTURING THE FUEL TANK WALL.
NHTSA campaign 96V121002
66 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1996 Suzuki SIDEKICK
Owner Complaints
66 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1996 Suzuki SIDEKICK (3 mention a crash, 3 a fire, 2 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Power Train | 16 |
| Suspension | 16 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 10 |
| Hydraulic | 8 |
| Service Brakes | 8 |
| Air Bags | 5 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1996 SUZUKI SIDEKICK. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.