1987 SUZUKI SAMURAI — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
6
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
1
Investigation
Overview of the 1987 SUZUKI SAMURAI
The 1987 SUZUKI SAMURAI has received a total of 6 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline (1 complaint), Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar (1 complaint), and Structure (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1987 SUZUKI SAMURAI
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1987 SUZUKI SAMURAI. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1987 SUZUKI SAMURAI
6 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1987 SUZUKI SAMURAI. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Suspensionfront | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Tirestreadbelt | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TIRE FAILURE. *LA
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 VISION. *AK( DOT NUMBER: EJYT TIRE SIZE: P205/70R15 )
WHEN CONSUMER SUDDENLY APPLIED THE BRAKES THE VEHICLE ROLLED OVER CAUSING HER SERIOUS INJURY. *YC
STEERING MECHANISM FAILED, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL/ROLLOVER. *SD
ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE TRANSMISSION AREA. *AK
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Safety Rating for the 1987 SUZUKI SAMURAI
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1987 SUZUKI SAMURAI in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1987 SUZUKI SAMURAI
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1987 SUZUKI SAMURAI
NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 1987 SUZUKI SAMURAI.
Other Model Years of the SUZUKI SAMURAI
- 1986 SUZUKI SAMURAI — 5 complaints
- 1987 SUZUKI SAMURAI (current)
- 1988 SUZUKI SAMURAI — 21 complaints
- 1989 SUZUKI SAMURAI — 2 complaints
- 1990 SUZUKI SAMURAI — 2 complaints
- 1991 SUZUKI SAMURAI — 3 complaints
- 1992 SUZUKI SAMURAI — 6 complaints
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