1996 Suzuki Sidekick
US · Special Purpose Vehicles
The 1996 Suzuki Sidekick is listed in the US market with gasoline power. Every figure below carries the source it came from, and anything our sources do not publish is left out rather than estimated.
- Engine
- Varies by configuration: 1.6L 4-cylinder (FFS), 1.8L 4-cylinder (FFS)
- Transmission
- Varies by configuration: Automatic, Manual
- Drivetrain
- Varies by configuration: RWD, AWD
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Economy
- 20 mpg (11.8 L/100 km) to 22 mpg (10.7 L/100 km) combined
Key Figures
Engine
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | Varies by configuration: 1.6L 4-cylinder (FFS), 1.8L 4-cylinder (FFS) | |
| Displacement | 1.6 L to 1.8 L | |
| Cylinders | 4 | |
| Fuel type | Gasoline | EPA fueleconomy.gov |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission | Varies by configuration: Automatic, Manual | |
| Gears | 3 to 5 | |
| Drivetrain | Varies by configuration: RWD, AWD |
Fuel economy and range
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Combined | 20 mpg (11.8 L/100 km) to 22 mpg (10.7 L/100 km) | EPA fueleconomy.gov |
| City | 19 mpg (12.4 L/100 km) to 21 mpg (11.2 L/100 km) | |
| Highway | 22 mpg (10.7 L/100 km) to 24 mpg (9.8 L/100 km) |
Our sources do not publish these for this vehicle: Aspiration, Power, Torque, Electric range, Battery capacity. We leave them out instead of estimating.
Trims and configurations
10 configurations listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.
- Sidekick 2Door 2WD · 1.6L · RWD · 3-speed automatic
- Sidekick 2Door 2WD · 1.6L · RWD · 5-speed manual
- Sidekick 2Door 4WD · 1.6L · AWD · 3-speed automatic
- Sidekick 2Door 4WD · 1.6L · AWD · 5-speed manual
- Sidekick 4Door 2WD · 1.6L · RWD · 4-speed automatic
- Sidekick 4Door 2WD · 1.6L · RWD · 5-speed manual
- Sidekick 4Door 4WD · 1.6L · AWD · 4-speed automatic
- Sidekick 4Door 4WD · 1.6L · AWD · 5-speed manual
- Sidekick Sport 4WD · 1.8L · AWD · 4-speed automatic
- Sidekick Sport 4WD · 1.8L · AWD · 5-speed manual
Recalls
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. Last checked November 6, 2026.
00V008000: 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.
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.
Reported January 20, 2000. View on NHTSA
96V121002: 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."
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.
Reported July 2, 1996. View on NHTSA
Data sources
- EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved November 10, 2026 · US Government public data
- NHTSA vPIC · retrieved October 20, 2026 · US Government public data
Source checked: November 10, 2026
Data verified: November 10, 2026
Specifications can vary by market, trim, configuration and production date. Confirm with the manufacturer before buying parts or making safety decisions. Report an error.
Related vehicles
- 1997 Suzuki Sidekick
Gasoline
Varies by configuration: 1.8L 4-cylinder ((FFS)), 1.6L 4-cylinder ((FFS)) · Varies by configuration: RWD, AWD
22 mpg (10.7 L/100 km) to 20 mpg (11.8 L/100 km)
Frequently asked questions
What engine does the 1996 Suzuki Sidekick have?
Varies by configuration: 1.6L 4-cylinder ((FFS)), 1.8L 4-cylinder ((FFS)). Engines can differ by trim, so check the trim list below.
What is the fuel economy of the 1996 Suzuki Sidekick?
Combined fuel economy is 20 mpg (11.8 L/100 km) to 22 mpg (10.7 L/100 km), as published by the source shown in the specification table.
Is the 1996 Suzuki Sidekick front-wheel, rear-wheel or all-wheel drive?
Drivetrain: Varies by configuration: RWD, AWD.
Are there recalls for the 1996 Suzuki Sidekick?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year (last checked November 6, 2026). Details are in the Recalls section.