Suzuki Sidekick vs Ford Transit Connect
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | Suzuki Sidekick | Ford Transit Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 298 | 742 |
| Model years covered | 1988–2000 | 2010–2023 |
| Worst model year | 1996 | 2014 |
| Best model year | 1993 | 2021 |
| Crashes reported | 26 | 27 |
| Fires reported | 11 | 9 |
| Injuries reported | 24 | 16 |
| Deaths reported | 1 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Engine & Cooling | Transmission & Drivetrain |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 20.8% | 7% |
Suzuki Sidekick by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
43
14.4%
Transmission & Drivetrain
40
13.4%
Suspension
34
11.4%
Brakes
29
9.7%
Electrical System
24
8.1%
Seat Belts
24
8.1%
Airbags
17
5.7%
Body & Structure
14
4.7%
Ford Transit Connect by year
What breaks
Transmission & Drivetrain
99
13.3%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
76
10.2%
Other & Unspecified
75
10.1%
Brakes
73
9.8%
Electrical System
71
9.6%
Body & Structure
67
9.0%
Engine & Cooling
62
8.4%
Steering
32
4.3%