MYRModel Year Report

1989 Suzuki Samurai

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1989 Suzuki Samurai
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:48:10.125Z

Only 2 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 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
2

Too few to rank

Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 1989

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

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

1989: 2 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19865
19876
198820
19892
19902
19913
19924
19942
19981

Known problem areas

Only 2 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Tires

1 of 2 total reports mentions: tires, most commonly citing tread/belt.

Show complaint excerpts

While traveling 55MPH heard a noise. Vehicle started to shimmy. Pulled vehicle over & checked on tires. Noticed left front tire, a spare, had lost its tread.

NHTSA ODI report, 2001-01-16

Seat belts

1 of 2 total reports mentions: seat belts.

Show complaint excerpts

Received arecall notice for seat belt buckles. After recall work was done, seat belts now are worst. Child almost flew out of seat because of replacement buckles.

NHTSA ODI report, 1997-06-16

Safety timeline

1 recall · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. I
    1995-03-10Engineering analysisClosed 1995-08-02 Takata seat belt buckle failure
  2. R
    1995-12-05Seat belts95V103008 The front safety belt buckle release buttons can break. These red plastic release buttons are marked "Press." If a button breaks, pieces can fall into the buckle assembly causing the buckle to…

    Remedy: Owners should promptly check the condition and operation of both front safety belt buckles and carefully inspect the red release button for any breaks or cracks. They should ensure that both buckles…

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1989 Suzuki Samurai — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Tires: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Seat belts: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 95V103008 · Seat belts
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1989 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 1989 Suzuki Samurai?
The most-reported component is tires, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1989 Suzuki Samurai have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

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