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1990–1992 · 3 model years

Suzuki Samurai recalls & problems by year

2 recalls and 9 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. Pick a year for the full record.

Most complaints19924 complaints
Most recalls19911 recall
Crashes reported2in owner complaints
Injuries reported10 deaths
Owner complaints by model yearSelect a bar to open that year
012341990: 2 complaints, 1 recalls1991: 3 complaints, 1 recalls1992: 4 complaints, 0 recalls199019911992
Model yearNHTSA starsEPA mpgRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
1992 Samurai—25 mpg041010
1991 Samurai—25 mpg131000
1990 Samurai—25 mpg120000

Crash, fire, injury and death figures are what owners reported in their complaints; NHTSA does not verify them. A year with more complaints is not necessarily worse: newer and best-selling years collect more reports.

Most-reported problem areas, all years

  • Seat belts2
  • Suspension2
  • Wheels2
  • Electrical system1
  • Service brakes, hydraulic1
  • Steering1
  • Structure1
  • Visibility1