Suzuki Samurai 1986
Model Samurai made in 1986 by Suzuki got 5 consumer complains there are 3 investigations as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, seat belts and steering. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling. The car had one investigation (suspension). The car has one 1.3l engine.
Model 1986
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 1.3L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | 4WD | 27/29/28 | 30/38/33 | Regular | $ 669 | 18 | 85 9 1 |
| ( 1.3L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | 4WD | 27/29/28 | 30/38/33 | Regular | $ 669 | 18 | 85 9 1 |
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||||
| 0104145 | 10014819 | Correct coolant usage. *eh | 05/10/2005 | ||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION | ||||||
| DP89003 | AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP. | 12/09/1988 | 02/10/1989 | RECONSIDER SAMURAI PETITION | ||
| Reconsider samurai petition | ||||||
| DP88011 | AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP. | 02/25/1988 | 09/01/1988 | ROLLOVER | ||
| Rollover | ||||||
| DP88019 | AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP. | 08/02/1988 | 09/01/1988 | VEHICLE STABILITY | ||
| Vehicle stability | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||
| 11/01/1998 | 1 | 02/01/1992 | |
| I wanted information on how easily the samurai tips over... | |||
| SEAT BELTS - REAR | |||
| 03/27/1995 | 7 | ||
| Rear seat belts fail to hold passengers securely, causing child seats/passengers to be thrown forward into back of front seats. *skd | |||
| STEERING | |||
| 07/09/2000 | 1 | ||
| 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 | |||
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||
| 08/01/1991 | 1 | 11/01/1985 | |
| 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. | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||
| 05/25/1995 | 1 | ||
| Upon impact, broadside rear driver's, 30mph spun around then rolled over. tt | |||