1998 Suzuki Sidekick - Maintenance & Specs

The 1998 Suzuki Sidekick belongs to a Suzuki Sidekick lineup that Know Your Ride tracks across 10 model years, from 1989 to 1998. This 1998 car is the most recent Suzuki Sidekick model year on record. Detailed oil, fluid and parts specifications for this generation are still being expanded - the related Sidekick model years listed below may carry more complete records.

Oil specifications for this vehicle should be verified with your owner's manual or authorized dealer.

No NHTSA safety complaints or open recalls are currently on record for this vehicle, which for an older or low-volume model often reflects limited reporting.

Quick Specs

Engine oil

See owner's manual

Common Trouble Codes

P0300 - Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected
P0420 - Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1)
P0171 - System too Lean (Bank 1)
P0128 - Insufficient Coolant Temperature for Stable Operation
P0442 - Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (small leak)
P0455 - Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (gross leak)
P0700 - Transmission Control System Malfunction
P0301 - Cylinder 1 Misfire Detected
U0100 - Lost Communication With ECM/PCM A

Related Vehicles

1997 Suzuki Sidekick 1996 Suzuki Sidekick 1995 Suzuki Sidekick 1994 Suzuki Sidekick 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara 2002 Suzuki Vitara 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara 2001 Suzuki Swift

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Part of the free Know Your Ride vehicle maintenance reference. Figures are sourced from EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer data and are for general reference - always confirm with your owner's manual.