MYRModel Year Report

1987 Suzuki Samurai

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1987 Suzuki Samurai
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:21:43.472Z

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Suzuki Samurai Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1987 highlighted. 1986: 5 complaints 1986 1987: 6 complaints 1987 1988: 20 complaints 1988 1989: 2 complaints 1990: 2 complaints 1990 1991: 3 complaints 1992: 4 complaints 1992 1994: 2 complaints 1998: 1 complaints 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

1 of 6 total reports mentions: tires.

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TIRE FAILURE. *LA

NHTSA ODI report, 20031002

TIRES

1 of 6 total reports mentions: tires.

CRASH INJURY
SUSPENSION

1 of 6 total reports mentions: suspension.

CRASH INJURY
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VEHICLE VEERED RIGHT THEN LEFT, CAUSING DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL/ACCIDENT/INJURY. *SKD

NHTSA ODI report, 19951102

STRUCTURE

1 of 6 total reports mentions: structure.

INJURY
STEERING

1 of 6 total reports mentions: steering.

CRASH INJURY
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STEERING MECHANISM FAILED, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL/ROLLOVER. *SD

NHTSA ODI report, 19960619

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 19880225 — DP (closed 19880901)

ROLLOVER

I 19880802 — DP (closed 19880901)

VEHICLE STABILITY

I 19881209 — DP (closed 19890210)

RECONSIDER SAMURAI PETITION

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1987 Suzuki Samurai — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for tires issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for tires issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (1 reports 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:tread/belt, accounting for 17% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1987 Suzuki Samurai have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.