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Suzuki Sidekick
10 generations · 13 engine options · data across all years of the Sidekick platform.
7,147
Labor times
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3,662
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Repair procedures
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5-Year Cost of Ownership · 1998 1.6L I4
$9,732
~$1,946/yr maintenance labor at $150/hr. Other engines/years vary — pick a generation below to see its breakdown.
Generations & engine options
1998
2 engine options
1.6L I4
FWD
1.6L I4
FWD
1997
2 engine options
1.6L I4
FWD
1.6L I4
FWD
1996
2 engine options
1.6L I4
FWD
1.6L I4
FWD
1995
1 engine option
1.6L I4
FWD
1994
1 engine option
1.6L I4
FWD
1993
1 engine option
1.6L I4
FWD
1992
1 engine option
1.6L I4
FWD
1991
1 engine option
1.6L I4
FWD
1990
1 engine option
1.6L I4
FWD
1989
1 engine option
1.6L I4
4WD
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