CarRecallWatchThe 1988 Suzuki Samurai has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 20 complaints with NHTSA, including 6 crashes, 6 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Seat Belts (11 reports).
1Recalls
20Owner complaints
6Crashes reported
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1988 Suzuki Samurai recalls
Most common 1988 Suzuki Samurai problems
Problem areas named in the 20 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Seat Belts | 11 |
| Suspension | 2 |
| Structure | 2 |
| Tires | 2 |
| Steering | 1 |
| Seats | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 |
What owners report
BRIDGESTONE, P205/70R15, DOT UNKNOWN, REPLACEMENT TIRE, MILAGE UNKNOWN ON A 1988, SUZUKI, SAMURAI. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH HEARD A NOISE. THEN, VEHICLE STARTED TO FISHTAIL, SPUN AROUND 180 DEGREES AND HIT A TREE. DAMAGE TO VEHICLE UNKNOWN. NO INJURIES. REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE HAD TREAD SEPARATION, A 2 1/2 FEET LONG PIECE OF TREAD CAME OFF, TIRE WAS NOT FLAT. *AK TREAD SEPARATION CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE ENTIRE DRIVERS SIDE, CONVERTIBLE TOP AND REAR TIRE, DRIVER SUSTAINED BACK/NECK PAIN. NLM
TREAD SEPERATED (TIRESIZE: P205/75R15)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P205/75R15 )
THE POOR DESIGN OF THE DOOR HANDLES RESULTED IN THREE BROKEN HANDLES (TWO INSIDE AND ONE OUTSIDE).
TRANSMISSION GEAR SHIFT RETAINING BOLT SNAPPED OFF TWICE. *AK
THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEATBELT RETRACTOR WILL NOT RETRACT THE BELT, AND WILL NOT RESTRAIN THE DRIVER IN CASE OF A VEHICLE COLLISION. *AK
1988 Suzuki Samurai questions
Does the 1988 Suzuki Samurai have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 1988 Suzuki Samurai: Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1988 Suzuki Samurai?
Based on 20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Seat Belts (11), Suspension (2), Structure (2).
How do I check if a recall on my 1988 Suzuki Samurai has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.