Model year record
1992 Suzuki Samurai recalls & problems
The 1992 Suzuki Samurai has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA, and 4 owner complaints. The most-reported problem area is wheels (2 complaints).
Safety recalls
No safety recalls have been filed for the 1992 Suzuki Samurai.
Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.
Fuel economy
Samurai 2WD
| City / highway | 24 / 26 mpg |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Regular Gasoline |
1.3 L · 4 cyl · Manual 5-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $2,700/year to fuel
Samurai Soft-top 4WD
| City / highway | 24 / 26 mpg |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Regular Gasoline |
1.3 L · 4 cyl · Manual 5-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive · about $2,700/year to fuel
EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.
What owners report
| Problem area | Complaints | Typical mileage* |
|---|---|---|
| WheelsLugs/nuts/bolts/studs | 2 | — |
| SteeringHydraulic power assist system | 1 | — |
| StructureBody | 1 | — |
| SuspensionFront | 1 | — |
| VisibilityWindshield wiper/washer | 1 | — |
*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
DRIVER WAS DRIVING IN THE RAIN WITH WINDSHIELD WIPER WORKING, THE PASSENGER'S SIDE WENT INTO ENGINE COMPARTMENT . PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK
- Wheels › Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
THE OWNER CAN NOT TAKE THE TIRE OFF THE VEHICLE ,PROBLEMS WITH THE LUGS BOLTS. TT
- Steering › Hydraulic power assist system
STEERING FAILURE. *SD
- Suspension › FrontCrash1 injury
LOSS CONTROL OF VEHICLE ON WET PAVEMENT, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STRIKE SIDE OF HILL/ROLLOVER. *SD
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.