MYRModel Year Report

1987 Suzuki Samurai

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1987 Suzuki Samurai
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:54:16.284Z

Only 6 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 6 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
6

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
3

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1986: 5 complaints 1987: 6 complaints 1987 6 1988: 20 complaints 1989: 2 complaints 1990: 2 complaints 1990 1991: 3 complaints 1992: 4 complaints 1992 1994: 2 complaints 1998: 1 complaint 1998
1986: 5 complaints 1986 1987: 6 complaints 1987 6 1988: 20 complaints 1988 1989: 2 complaints 1989 1990: 2 complaints 1990 1991: 3 complaints 1991 1992: 4 complaints 1992 1994: 2 complaints 1994 1998: 1 complaint 1998
1986: 5 complaints 1986 1987: 6 complaints 1987 6 1988: 20 complaints 1988 1989: 2 complaints 1989 1990: 2 complaints 1990 1991: 3 complaints 1991 1992: 4 complaints 1992 1994: 2 complaints 1994 1998: 1 complaint 1998

1987: 6 complaints

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YearComplaints
19865
19876
198820
19892
19902
19913
19924
19942
19981

Known problem areas

Only 6 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Tires

2 of 6 total reports mention: tires, most commonly citing tread/belt.

CRASHINJURY
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Tire failure.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-10-02

Suspension

1 of 6 total reports mentions: suspension, most commonly citing front.

CRASHINJURY
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Vehicle veered right then left, causing driver to lose control/accident/injury.

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-11-02

Structure

1 of 6 total reports mentions: structure.

INJURY

Steering

1 of 6 total reports mentions: steering, most commonly citing steering wheel/handle bar.

CRASHINJURY
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Steering mechanism failed, causing loss of control/rollover.

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-06-19

Engine and engine cooling

1 of 6 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing gasoline.

FIRE
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Engine caught on fire in the transmission area.

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-11-16

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 3 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    1988-02-25Defect petitionClosed 1988-09-01 Rollover
  2. I
    1988-08-02Defect petitionClosed 1988-09-01 Vehicle stability
  3. I
    1988-12-09Defect petitionClosed 1989-02-10 Reconsider Samurai petition

Buy-smart checklist

1987 Suzuki Samurai — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Tires: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Suspension: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Structure: 1 report on file for this year.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1987 Suzuki Samurai reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 1987 Suzuki Samurai?
The most-reported component is tires, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1987 Suzuki Samurai have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-20 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.