1994 Suzuki Samurai

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1994 Suzuki Samurai
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:54:30.708Z

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.

Complaints
2

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 1994: 2 complaints 1994 2 1998: 1 complaint
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 1994: 2 complaints 1994 2 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 1994: 2 complaints 1994 2 1998: 1 complaint 1998

1994: 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.

Seats

2 of 2 total reports mention: seats, most commonly citing recliner.

CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

Drivers seat back collapsed and bent when rear ended. Please describe details. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-10-27

Was hit from rear and the two seats reclined driver was thrown into the back. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-04-21

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

1994 Suzuki Samurai — pre-purchase inspection

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  • Seats: 2 reports on file for this year.

FAQ

Is the 1994 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 1994 Suzuki Samurai?
The most-reported component is seats, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1994 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.