1986 SUZUKI SAMURAI

0 recalls, 5 complaints - 3 TSBs

No recalls found for this vehicle.

Complaint Statistics

5 total complaints 2 crashes 2 injuries

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER1
SUSPENSION:FRONT1
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM1
STEERING1
STEERING Jul 11, 2000
Incident date: Jul 9, 2000
WHILE DRIVING SOUTH ON FREEWAY 101 THERE WAS A VEHICLE IN FRONT THAT WAS IN THE WAY. CONSUMER'S VEHICLE MADE A SLIGHT TURN TO THE RIGHT TO AVOID AN ACCIDENT, AND ALL OF SUDDEN VEHICLE ROLLED OVER, HITTING AN EMBANKMENT, THEN HIT A WALL, THEN VEHICLE STOOD UP. *AK *ML
Crash 2 injured
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM Mar 14, 1999
Incident date: Nov 1, 1998
I WANTED INFORMATION ON HOW EASILY THE SAMURAI TIPS OVER...
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS Mar 25, 1997
Incident date: Aug 1, 1991
PART OF FRAME AROUND WINDSHIELD FELL OFF, LEAVING A HOLE AROUND WINDSHIELD, WHICH ALLOWED WATER TO ENTER INTERIOR OF VEHICLE, DAMAGING WIRES TO RADIO AND ALSO FLOODED INTERIOR.
SUSPENSION:FRONT May 25, 1995
Incident date: May 25, 1995
UPON IMPACT, BROADSIDE REAR DRIVER'S, 30MPH SPUN AROUND THEN ROLLED OVER. TT
Crash
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER May 4, 1995
Incident date: Mar 27, 1995
REAR SEAT BELTS FAIL TO HOLD PASSENGERS SECURELY, CAUSING CHILD SEATS/PASSENGERS TO BE THROWN FORWARD INTO BACK OF FRONT SEATS. *SKD

EPA Fuel Economy, 1986 SUZUKI SAMURAI

Trim / Engine City MPG Highway MPG Combined MPG Fuel Type Annual Fuel Cost
1.3L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive) 23.0 27.0 25.0 Regular $2,500

CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Special Purpose Vehicles)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

Technical Service Bulletins, 1986 SUZUKI SAMURAI

3 manufacturer communications from 2 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM1
020000 SUSPENSION1
350000 EQUIPMENT1
N-Q-G-045 Nov 20, 2018
020000 SUSPENSION
This Service Bulletin was sent by Suzuki Motor Corporation to its authorized Suzuki automobile distributors in the U.S., explaining the importance of proper inspection and maintenance of suspension lower arm ball joints to prevent the ball
N-Q-G-045 Nov 20, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Service Bulletin was sent by Suzuki Motor Corporation to its authorized Suzuki automobile distributors in the U.S., explaining the importance of proper inspection and maintenance of suspension lower arm ball joints to prevent the ball
0104145 May 10, 2005
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
CORRECT COOLANT USAGE. *EH

NHTSA Safety Investigations, SUZUKI SAMURAI

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

DP96004 Opened: Mar 12, 1996 , Closed: Sep 12, 1996
DP, Closed
ROLLOVER ON SUZUKI SAMURAI CONVERTIBLES
ROLLOVER ON SUZUKI SAMURAI CONVERTIBLES
EA95006 Opened: Mar 10, 1995 , Closed: Aug 2, 1995
EA, Closed , Model Year: 1988
TAKATA SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
DP89003 Opened: Dec 9, 1988 , Closed: Feb 10, 1989
DP, Closed , Model Year: 1986
RECONSIDER SAMURAI PETITION
RECONSIDER SAMURAI PETITION
DP88019 Opened: Aug 2, 1988 , Closed: Sep 1, 1988
DP, Closed , Model Year: 1986
VEHICLE STABILITY
VEHICLE STABILITY
DP88011 Opened: Feb 25, 1988 , Closed: Sep 1, 1988
DP, Closed , Model Year: 1986
ROLLOVER
ROLLOVER

SUZUKI SAMURAI - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the SUZUKI SAMURAI across all model years (1988, 1991).

4 Total Recalls
51 Total Complaints
5 Investigations
16 Reported Crashes
1 Reported Fires
1 Reported Deaths

SUZUKI SAMURAI - Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
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1994 0 2 View
1992 0 6 View
1991 1 3 View
1990 1 2 View
1989 1 2 View
1988 1 21 View
1987 0 6 View
1986 (current) 0 5

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