1998 Suzuki Sidekick JS 2dr 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 1998 Suzuki Sidekick JS 2dr MT is a 95-hp 1.6-liter inline-4 with a 5-speed manual and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $13,519 MSRP.
It makes 95 horsepower and 98 lb-ft of torque. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 21 mpg city and 24 mpg highway.
The Sidekick measures 143.7 inches long on a 86.6-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,337 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Convertible |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $13,519 ($26,955 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 1.6L DOHC 16-valve I4 (Suzuki G16B) |
| Displacement | 1.6 L |
| Horsepower | 95 hp |
| Torque | 98 lb-ft |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | 2WD (RWD) |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-Speed Manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 21 MPG |
| Highway | 24 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular Unleaded |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 15 in |
| Wheels Rear | 15 in |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 143.7 in |
| Width | 65.2 in |
| Height | 64.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 86.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,337 lbs |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1998 Suzuki Sidekick JS 2dr MT with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1998 Suzuki SIDEKICK.
27 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1998 Suzuki SIDEKICK
Owner Complaints
27 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1998 Suzuki SIDEKICK (9 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 7 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Air Bags | 9 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 6 |
| Fuel System | 3 |
| Gasoline | 3 |
| Hydraulic | 3 |
| Power Train | 3 |
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 1998 SUZUKI SIDEKICK. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.