1986 Suzuki Samurai
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1986 Suzuki Samurai. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Owner complaints
5 complaints2 involved a crash2 injuries
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Latest complaints
- Steering
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
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system
I wanted information on how easily the samurai tips over...
- Structure › Frame and members
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
Upon impact, broadside rear driver's, 30mph spun around then rolled over. tt
- Seat belts › Rear/other
Rear seat belts fail to hold passengers securely, causing child seats/passengers to be thrown forward into back of front seats. *skd
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Reconsider samurai petition
Reconsider samurai petition
- Vehicle stability
Vehicle stability
- Rollover
Rollover
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10152052This Service Bulletin was sent by Suzuki Motor Corporation to its authorized Suzuki automobile distributors in the U.S., explaining the importance of proper inspection and maintenance of suspension lower arm ball joints to prevent the ball stud from becoming separated from the suspension lower arm.
- 10014819Correct coolant usage.
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