Total Complaints
3 filings
ISUZU SIDEKICK · model year
1999 ISUZU SIDEKICK
3 NHTSA complaints for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 1999ISUZUSIDEKICK carries 3 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 1999 SIDEKICK is engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control with 1 filings, followed by unknown or other (1) and power train:clutch assembly:pedal/hand lever(motorcycle) (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability.
NHTSA currently has 5 investigation files overlapping the 1999 SIDEKICK. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
3
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL | 1 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE) | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20010430POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
WHILE DRIVING AND UPON PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE AND DEPRESSING CLUTCH PEDAL, CLUTCH WENT TO THE FLOOR WHERE IT FAILED TO RETURN BACK. CONSUMER NOTICED THAT CLUTCH PEDAL WAS BROKEN AND VEHICLE WAS CURRENTLY AT DEALER WHERE THEY WERE WELDING PEDAL BACK. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FUTHER DETAILS.
20000531ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
ENGINE CHECK LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON. CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP, AND OXGEN SENSOR WAS REPLACED. *AK
20000531UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ENGINE CHECK LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON. CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP, AND OXGEN SENSOR WAS REPLACED. *AK
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 1999 ISUZU SIDEKICK have?▼
The 1999 ISUZU SIDEKICK has 3 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 1999 ISUZU SIDEKICK?▼
The most-complained component for the 1999 ISUZU SIDEKICK is ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include UNKNOWN OR OTHER and POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE).
Is the 1999 ISUZU SIDEKICK safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.