1987 SUZUKI SAMURAI
0 recalls, 6 complaints - 3 TSBs
No recalls found for this vehicle.
Complaint Statistics
6 total complaints
3 crashes 1 fires 4 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 1 |
| STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | 1 |
| STRUCTURE | 1 |
| TIRES | 1 |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 1 |
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Oct 2, 2003
Incident date: Sep 27, 2003
TIRE FAILURE. *LA
TIRES
Oct 4, 2000
Incident date: Jul 13, 1996
THE LEFT REAR TIRE DELAMINATED AND WRAPPED AROUND THE AXEL, CAUSING THE CAR TO GO OUT OF CONTROL... CAUSING US TO GO OUT INTO THE DESERT AND ROLL OVER... I WAS INJURED, MY HUSBAND ONLY SUFFERED A BRUISE, I RECEIVED SEVER TRAUMA TO MY HEAD, CAUSING ME TO NEED EYE SURGERY WITHIN A YEAR TO REGAIN VISI... Read more
Crash
1 injured
STRUCTURE
Aug 23, 1999
WHEN CONSUMER SUDDENLY APPLIED THE BRAKES THE VEHICLE ROLLED OVER CAUSING HER SERIOUS INJURY. *YC
1 injured
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Jun 19, 1996
Incident date: May 31, 1995
STEERING MECHANISM FAILED, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL/ROLLOVER. *SD
Crash
1 injured
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Nov 16, 1995
Incident date: Dec 1, 1994
ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE TRANSMISSION AREA. *AK
Fire
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Nov 2, 1995
Incident date: May 31, 1995
VEHICLE VEERED RIGHT THEN LEFT, CAUSING DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL/ACCIDENT/INJURY. *SKD
Crash
1 injured
Technical Service Bulletins, 1987 SUZUKI SAMURAI
3 manufacturer communications from 2 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 1 |
| 020000 SUSPENSION | 1 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 1 |
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
ROLLOVER ON SUZUKI SAMURAI CONVERTIBLES
ROLLOVER ON SUZUKI SAMURAI CONVERTIBLES
EA95006
Opened: Mar 10, 1995 , Closed: Aug 2, 1995
TAKATA SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
DP89003
Opened: Dec 9, 1988 , Closed: Feb 10, 1989
RECONSIDER SAMURAI PETITION
RECONSIDER SAMURAI PETITION
DP88019
Opened: Aug 2, 1988 , Closed: Sep 1, 1988
VEHICLE STABILITY
VEHICLE STABILITY
DP88011
Opened: Feb 25, 1988 , Closed: Sep 1, 1988
ROLLOVER
ROLLOVER
SUZUKI SAMURAI - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the SUZUKI SAMURAI across all model years (1988, 1991).
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Total Recalls
51
Total Complaints
5
Investigations
16
Reported Crashes
1
Reported Fires
1
Reported Deaths