1989 SUZUKI SAMURAI — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1989 SUZUKI SAMURAI
The 1989 SUZUKI SAMURAI has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Suzuki Motor USA, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Seat Belts (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1989 SUZUKI SAMURAI
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1989 SUZUKI SAMURAI, potentially affecting up to 127,155 vehicles.
Recall 95V103008 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
| 127,155 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1989 SUZUKI SAMURAI
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1989 SUZUKI SAMURAI. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Belts | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tirestreadbelt | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
WHILE TRAVELING 55MPH HEARD A NOISE. VEHICLE STARTED TO SHIMMY. PULLED VEHICLE OVER & CHECKED ON TIRES. NOTICED LEFT FRONT TIRE, A SPARE, HAD LOST ITS TREAD. TIRE WAS STILL INFLATED SUZUKI SAMAURI JEEP FIRESTONE, SF405, P205/70R15, DOT ELYTCKK508. *AK *JB
RECEIVED ARECALL NOTICE FOR SEAT BELT BUCKLES. AFTER RECALL WORK WAS DONE, SEAT BELTS NOW ARE WORST. CHILD ALMOST FLEW OUT OF SEAT BECAUSE OF REPLACEMENT BUCKLES. *AK
Safety Rating for the 1989 SUZUKI SAMURAI
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1989 SUZUKI SAMURAI in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1989 SUZUKI SAMURAI
Suzuki Motor USA, LLC has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 1989 SUZUKI SAMURAI. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
0104145 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
CORRECT COOLANT USAGE. *EH
NHTSA Investigations for the 1989 SUZUKI SAMURAI
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the SUZUKI SAMURAI
- 1986 SUZUKI SAMURAI — 5 complaints
- 1987 SUZUKI SAMURAI — 6 complaints
- 1988 SUZUKI SAMURAI — 21 complaints
- 1989 SUZUKI SAMURAI (current)
- 1990 SUZUKI SAMURAI — 2 complaints
- 1991 SUZUKI SAMURAI — 3 complaints
- 1992 SUZUKI SAMURAI — 6 complaints
- 1994 SUZUKI SAMURAI — 2 complaints
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