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1990 Suzuki Samurai problems

The most common problem on the 1990 Suzuki Samurai is electrical system. Its complaint count is close to a typical Samurai model year.

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Owner complaints
2
Recalls
1
Service bulletins
2
Worst area
Electrical

The worst 1990 Suzuki Samurai problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Electrical
    1
  • Seat belts
    1

Problems by type

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  • Electrical
    1
  • Seat belts
    1

Recalls 1

Seat belts: front: buckle assemblyReported May 24, 1995 · 127,155 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Risk
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 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.

Recall number 95V103008 · Recall details

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Defect investigations

Takata seat belt buckle failureOpened March 10, 1995, closed August 2, 1995

There is no summary currently available

EA95006

Technical service bulletins for the 1990 Suzuki Samurai 2

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

What 1990 Suzuki Samurai owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Apr 16, 1997 · Electrical · TX

Electronic control unit malfunctioned, causing intermittent stalling.

Filed Apr 19, 1995 · Seat belts · FL

Seat belt failure. Tt

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Questions about the 1990 Suzuki Samurai

Is the 1990 Suzuki Samurai reliable?

Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 1990 Suzuki Samurai, close to a typical Samurai model year.

What is the most common problem with the 1990 Suzuki Samurai?

Electrical system, with 1 complaint. Next is seat belts (1).

How many recalls does the 1990 Suzuki Samurai have?

1 recall, covering seat belts.

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