Model year guide

1994 Suzuki Sidekick

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1994 Suzuki Sidekick is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

1994 Suzuki Sidekick at a glance

Safety recalls1
Combined21–23 mpg

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

1994 Suzuki Sidekick recalls 1

Suspension:rear NHTSA Campaign #94V073002 · 16/04/1994

THE RIGHT REAR AND LEFT AXLE SHAFT HOUSING TUBES WERE INCORRECTLY WELDED AND CAN FRACTURE. FRACTURE OF THE REAR AXLE SHAFT HOUSING CAN RESULT IN SEPARATION OF THE AFFECTED WHEEL ASSEMBLY AND SEPARATION OF THE BRAKE LINE.

Fix: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE WELDS OF THE REAR AXLE ASSEMBLIES ON INVOLVED VEHICLES AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE COMPLETE REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 14 Oct 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

1994 Suzuki Sidekick MPG & running costs

Combined21–23 mpg
City21 mpg
Highway23 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,125
EPA size classSpecial Purpose Vehicles
Transmission3 options
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$3,625 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 12 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 1994 Suzuki Sidekick costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$15,625
Fuel only$15,625
Per mile$0.21

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.

1994 Suzuki Sidekick vehicles on record

Other Suzuki Sidekick model years

1994 Suzuki Sidekick — frequently asked questions

Does the 1994 Suzuki Sidekick have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 1994 Suzuki Sidekick. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What gas mileage does the 1994 Suzuki Sidekick get?

The 1994 Suzuki Sidekick has U.S. EPA estimates of 21–23 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (12 versions).

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