1986 Suzuki SamuraiProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 5 owner complaints about the 1986 Suzuki Samurai, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 11, 2000. Updated daily.
Where the 1986 Suzuki Samurai has problems
5 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 1 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1986 Suzuki Samurai recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
1986 vs. every other Samurai year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Samurai median. How we score
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 1986 Suzuki Samurai, and the recalls they led to.
- ROLLOVERNo recall
- VEHICLE STABILITYNo recall
- RECONSIDER SAMURAI PETITIONNo recall
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