Suzuki Samurai years to avoid
No model year of the Suzuki Samurai stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Suzuki Samurai years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Suzuki Samurai complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Suzuki Samurai problems
All model years combined.
- Suspension2
- Seats2
- Seat belts2
- Wheels1
- Visibility1
- Steering1
- Electrical1
- Brakes1
- Body1
Suzuki Samurai problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | - | 1 | 0 | 0 | |||
| 1994 | - | 2 | Seats | 0 | 2 | ||
| 1992 | - | 4 | Body | 0 | 1 | ||
| 1991 | - | 3 | Brakes | 1 | 1 | ||
| 1990 | - | 2 | Electrical | 1 | 0 |
Recalls 1
Questions about the Suzuki Samurai
What years of the Suzuki Samurai should you avoid?
No single model year of the Suzuki Samurai has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Suzuki Samurai?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Suzuki Samurai?
Suspension, with 2 complaints across all years, followed by seats (2) and seat belts (2).
How many recalls does the Suzuki Samurai have?
1 recall between 1990 and 1998. The 1991 model year has the most, with 1.
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