1992 Suzuki Samurai

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1992 Suzuki Samurai
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:46:40.038Z

Only 4 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 4 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

Complaints
4

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

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

1992: 4 complaints

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

Known problem areas

Only 4 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Wheels

1 of 4 total reports mentions: wheels, most commonly citing lugs/nuts/bolts/studs.

Show complaint excerpts

The owner can not take the tire off the vehicle ,problems with the lugs bolts. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-11-20

Visibility

1 of 4 total reports mentions: visibility, most commonly citing windshield wiper/washer.

Suspension

1 of 4 total reports mentions: suspension, most commonly citing front.

CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

Loss control of vehicle on wet pavement, causing vehicle to strike side of hill/rollover.

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-05-09

Structure

1 of 4 total reports mentions: structure, most commonly citing body.

Steering

1 of 4 total reports mentions: steering, most commonly citing hydraulic power assist system.

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

1992 Suzuki Samurai — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Wheels: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Visibility: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Suspension: 1 report on file for this year.

FAQ

Is the 1992 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 1992 Suzuki Samurai?
The most-reported component is wheels, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1992 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.