Suzuki Samurai 1988
Model Samurai made in 1988 by Suzuki got 22 consumer complains, 3 investigations there is 1 recall as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, power train and seat belts. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling. The car had some investigations: seat belts, suspension. There was one recall concerning seat belts . The car has one 1.3l engine.
Model 1988
| 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 | 28/29/28 | 31/38/33 | Regular | $ 536 | 18 | 87 831 |
| ( 1.3L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | 4WD | 28/29/28 | 31/38/33 | Regular | $ 536 | 18 | 87 831 |
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 95V103008 | AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP. | V (Vehicle) | 127155 | 12/05/1995 | ODI | AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP. | 05/24/1995 | 05/24/1995 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 Summary | The safety belts would not provide adequate protection to an occupant in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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 into its buckle, tugging on the belt to make sure the latch is securely locked, and then pressing the release button. the latch plate should pop out of the buckle when the button is pressed. if either button shows a sign of breaking or cracking or if either buckle fails to operate properly, owners should promptly contact their authorized dealer to schedule an appointment to have the buckle replaced or repaired, free of charge. the manufacturer is developing a remedy designed to prevent failure of the buttons that are not currently broken. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: interior; seat belts; belt buckles.vehicle description: passenger and multi-purpose vehicles equipped with safety belts made by takata corporation.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time, pleae contact suzuki at 1-714-996-7040. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | ||||||
| EA95006 | AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP. | 03/10/1995 | 08/02/1995 | TAKATA SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILURE | 95V103008 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| SUSPENSION | ||||||
| DP88019 | AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP. | 08/02/1988 | 09/01/1988 | VEHICLE STABILITY | ||
| Vehicle stability | ||||||
| DP88011 | AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP. | 02/25/1988 | 09/01/1988 | ROLLOVER | ||
| Rollover | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| While driving car was overheating so he pulled over checked the car and oil was coming out. later he found out a bolt had come lose and one felt out. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) | |||
| 06/01/1997 | 2 | 08/15/1988 | |
| Transmission gear shift retaining bolt snapped off twice. *ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 10/23/1996 | |||
| Recall #95v103 seat belt buckle: received notice in oct. of 96 called to take vehicle in and was told they were too busy. made an appointment in november 1996 and was told it would be three to four days before they could get to it. vehicle still has not been repaired. *ak | |||
| 03/13/1993 | |||
| During impact driver's side seat belt did not lock. please describe. *ak | |||
| 11/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Passenger side seat belt buckle will not release. *dsh | |||
| The driver side seat belt buckle broke and was replaced. tt | |||
| The passenger seat belt buckle is broke . tt | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||
| 08/04/1997 | 09/01/1989 | ||
| The driver's side seatbelt retractor will not retract the belt, and will not restrain the driver in case of a vehicle collision. *ak | |||
| 10/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Front seat belt latch broke. *dsh | |||
| 08/20/1989 | |||
| Failure of the rear seat belt retractor, seat belt will not retract. *ak | |||
| 03/26/1996 | |||
| Seat belt retractors have failed, rear seat belts do not come out of housing, *ak | |||
| 12/25/1994 | |||
| Front combination shoulder/lap belts do not retract as intended; difficulty pulling belt out; sometimes will not retract; holds tighter than normal; hangs loose | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - WEBBING | |||
| 11/01/1994 | |||
| Front seat belts malfunction, takata seat belts. tt | |||
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - RECLINER | |||
| 04/09/1995 | |||
| When rear ended the seat backs broke and caused further injuries. please describe. tt | |||
| STEERING | |||
| 04/19/1995 | |||
| Traveling on ramp hit curb lost control vehicle rolled over in the air. tt | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||
| 3 | |||
| The poor design of the door handles resulted in three broken handles (two inside and one outside). | |||
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||
| 03/15/1991 | 1 | ||
| Frame is to small. *ak | |||
| SUSPENSION | |||
| 09/16/1995 | 1 | 01/01/1995 | |
| Vehicle flipped over in accident due to poor stability. | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||
| 03/15/1991 | 1 | ||
| Truck flipped over going 35 mph and it also has spun around. tt | |||
| TIRES - TREAD/BELT | |||
| 07/12/2001 | 1 | 10/01/1998 | |
| Bridgestone, p205/70r15, dot unknown, replacement tire, milage unknown on a 1988, suzuki, samurai. while driving 55 mph heard a noise. then, vehicle started to fishtail, spun around 180 degrees and hit a tree. damage to vehicle unknown. no injuries. rear driver's side tire had tread separation, a 2 1/2 feet long piece of tread came off, tire was not flat. *ak tread separation caused damage to the entire drivers side, convertible top and rear tire, driver sustained back/neck pain. nlm | |||
| 10/02/2000 | 1 | ||
| Tread seperated (tiresize: p205/75r15)( dot number: tire size: p205/75r15 ) | |||