1986 SUZUKI SAMURAI — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
5
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
2
Investigations
Overview of the 1986 SUZUKI SAMURAI
The 1986 SUZUKI SAMURAI has received a total of 5 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System (1 complaint), Seat Beltsrearother (1 complaint), and Steering (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1986 SUZUKI SAMURAI
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1986 SUZUKI SAMURAI. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1986 SUZUKI SAMURAI
5 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1986 SUZUKI SAMURAI. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsrearother | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Structureframe And Members | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionfront | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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
I WANTED INFORMATION ON HOW EASILY THE SAMURAI TIPS OVER...
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.
UPON IMPACT, BROADSIDE REAR DRIVER'S, 30MPH SPUN AROUND THEN ROLLED OVER. TT
REAR SEAT BELTS FAIL TO HOLD PASSENGERS SECURELY, CAUSING CHILD SEATS/PASSENGERS TO BE THROWN FORWARD INTO BACK OF FRONT SEATS. *SKD
Safety Rating for the 1986 SUZUKI SAMURAI
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1986 SUZUKI SAMURAI in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1986 SUZUKI SAMURAI
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1986 SUZUKI SAMURAI
NHTSA has opened 2 investigations into potential safety defects in the 1986 SUZUKI SAMURAI.
Other Model Years of the SUZUKI SAMURAI
- 1986 SUZUKI SAMURAI (current)
- 1987 SUZUKI SAMURAI — 6 complaints
- 1988 SUZUKI SAMURAI — 21 complaints
- 1989 SUZUKI SAMURAI — 2 complaints
- 1990 SUZUKI SAMURAI — 2 complaints
- 1991 SUZUKI SAMURAI — 3 complaints
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