1988 SUZUKI SAMURAI
1 recalls, 21 complaints - 3 TSBs
95V103008 May 24, 1995
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
THE FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTONS CAN BREAK. THESE RED PLASTIC RELEASE BUTTONS ARE MARKED "PRESS." IF A BUTTON BREAKS, PIECES CAN FALL INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY CAUSING THE BUCKLE TO OPERATE IMPROPERLY.
Consequence
THE SAFETY BELTS WOULD NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION TO AN OCCUPANT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
OWNERS SHOULD PROMPTLY CHECK THE CONDITION AND OPERATION OF BOTH FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLES AND CAREFULLY INSPECT THE RED RELEASE BUTTON FOR ANY BREAKS OR CRACKS. THEY SHOULD ENSURE THAT BOTH BUCKLES ARE OPERATING PROPERLY BY INSERTING EACH LATCH PLATE INTO ITS BUCKLE, TUGGING ON THE BELT TO MAKE SUR... Read more
Complaint Statistics
21 total complaints
7 crashes 8 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 5 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 5 |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 2 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING | 1 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 1 |
| STEERING | 1 |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 |
| SUSPENSION | 1 |
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Jul 17, 2001
Incident date: Jul 12, 2001
BRIDGESTONE, P205/70R15, DOT UNKNOWN, REPLACEMENT TIRE, MILAGE UNKNOWN ON A 1988, SUZUKI, SAMURAI. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH HEARD A NOISE. THEN, VEHICLE STARTED TO FISHTAIL, SPUN AROUND 180 DEGREES AND HIT A TREE. DAMAGE TO VEHICLE UNKNOWN. NO INJURIES. REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE HAD TREAD SEPARATION, A ... Read more
Crash
1 injured
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Oct 17, 2000
Incident date: Oct 2, 2000
TREAD SEPERATED (TIRESIZE: P205/75R15)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P205/75R15 )
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Dec 14, 1998
THE POOR DESIGN OF THE DOOR HANDLES RESULTED IN THREE BROKEN HANDLES (TWO INSIDE AND ONE OUTSIDE).
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
Sep 8, 1997
Incident date: Jun 1, 1997
TRANSMISSION GEAR SHIFT RETAINING BOLT SNAPPED OFF TWICE. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Sep 3, 1997
Incident date: Aug 4, 1997
THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEATBELT RETRACTOR WILL NOT RETRACT THE BELT, AND WILL NOT RESTRAIN THE DRIVER IN CASE OF A VEHICLE COLLISION. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Mar 26, 1997
Incident date: Oct 23, 1996
RECALL #95V103 SEAT BELT BUCKLE: RECEIVED NOTICE IN OCT. OF 96 CALLED TO TAKE VEHICLE IN AND WAS TOLD THEY WERE TOO BUSY. MADE AN APPOINTMENT IN NOVEMBER 1996 AND WAS TOLD IT WOULD BE THREE TO FOUR DAYS BEFORE THEY COULD GET TO IT. VEHICLE STILL HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. *AK
SUSPENSION
Nov 6, 1996
Incident date: Sep 16, 1995
VEHICLE FLIPPED OVER IN ACCIDENT DUE TO POOR STABILITY.
Crash
1 injured
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Apr 25, 1996
Incident date: Oct 1, 1995
FRONT SEAT BELT LATCH BROKE. *DSH
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Apr 23, 1996
Incident date: Aug 20, 1989
FAILURE OF THE REAR SEAT BELT RETRACTOR, SEAT BELT WILL NOT RETRACT. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Mar 26, 1996
Incident date: Mar 26, 1996
SEAT BELT RETRACTORS HAVE FAILED, REAR SEAT BELTS DO NOT COME OUT OF HOUSING, *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Mar 26, 1996
Incident date: Mar 13, 1993
DURING IMPACT DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT DID NOT LOCK. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
Crash
1 injured
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Mar 22, 1996
WHILE DRIVING CAR WAS OVERHEATING SO HE PULLED OVER CHECKED THE CAR AND OIL WAS COMING OUT. LATER HE FOUND OUT A BOLT HAD COME LOSE AND ONE FELT OUT. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Feb 29, 1996
Incident date: Nov 1, 1995
PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE WILL NOT RELEASE. *DSH
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Nov 28, 1995
Incident date: Apr 9, 1995
WHEN REAR ENDED THE SEAT BACKS BROKE AND CAUSED FURTHER INJURIES. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
Crash
1 injured
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Aug 14, 1995
THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE BROKE AND WAS REPLACED. TT
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Aug 8, 1995
THE PASSENGER SEAT BELT BUCKLE IS BROKE . TT
STEERING
Apr 26, 1995
Incident date: Apr 19, 1995
TRAVELING ON RAMP HIT CURB LOST CONTROL VEHICLE ROLLED OVER IN THE AIR. TT
Crash
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Apr 25, 1995
Incident date: Mar 15, 1991
FRAME IS TO SMALL. *AK
Crash
2 injured
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Apr 25, 1995
Incident date: Mar 15, 1991
TRUCK FLIPPED OVER GOING 35 MPH AND IT ALSO HAS SPUN AROUND. TT
Crash
2 injured
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Apr 13, 1995
Incident date: Dec 25, 1994
FRONT COMBINATION SHOULDER/LAP BELTS DO NOT RETRACT AS INTENDED; DIFFICULTY PULLING BELT OUT; SOMETIMES WILL NOT RETRACT; HOLDS TIGHTER THAN NORMAL; HANGS LOOSE
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
Feb 28, 1995
Incident date: Nov 1, 1994
FRONT SEAT BELTS MALFUNCTION, TAKATA SEAT BELTS. TT
Technical Service Bulletins, 1988 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