Model year guide

1989 Suzuki Sidekick

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1989 Suzuki Sidekick is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

1989 Suzuki Sidekick at a glance

Combined23–25 mpg

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

1989 Suzuki Sidekick MPG & running costs

Combined23–25 mpg
City23 mpg
Highway25 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$2,780
EPA size classSpecial Purpose Vehicles
TransmissionAutomatic 3-spd or Manual 5-spd
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$1,900 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 5 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 1989 Suzuki Sidekick costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$13,900
Fuel only$13,900
Per mile$0.19

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

1989 Suzuki Sidekick vehicles on record

Other Suzuki Sidekick model years

1989 Suzuki Sidekick — frequently asked questions

What gas mileage does the 1989 Suzuki Sidekick get?

The 1989 Suzuki Sidekick has U.S. EPA estimates of 23–25 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (5 versions).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.