Visibility
Filed Dec 12, 1996
DRIVER WAS DRIVING IN THE RAIN WITH WINDSHIELD WIPER WORKING, THE PASSENGER'S SIDE WENT INTO ENGINE COMPARTMENT . PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK
- NHTSA ID
- 806259
- Incident
- Dec 11, 1996
1992 Suzuki Samurai
Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data
Data refreshed
Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest Dec 12, 1996
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
0
Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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1 injuries, 0 deaths reported
Overview
Our database contains 4 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 1992 Suzuki Samurai, most frequently naming the body & structure, other / unspecified and steering categories. 2 manufacturer communications are on file.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Complaint activity over time
When owners filed reports about this model year
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| Month | Complaints filed | Cumulative |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 1995 | 1 | 1 |
| Oct 1995 | 1 | 2 |
| Nov 1995 | 1 | 3 |
| Dec 1996 | 1 | 4 |
What owners report
Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded
- Body & structure120.0%
- Other / unspecified120.0%
- Steering120.0%
- Suspension120.0%
- Visibility120.0%
Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.
Safety recalls
No recalls in our database for this model year
That does not guarantee a specific vehicle is unaffected — recalls are issued against VINs, and new campaigns are announced regularly. Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov.
Recent owner complaints
Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words
Other / unspecified
Filed Nov 20, 1995
THE OWNER CAN NOT TAKE THE TIRE OFF THE VEHICLE ,PROBLEMS WITH THE LUGS BOLTS. TT
- NHTSA ID
- 975288
- Incident
- Oct 5, 1995
Body & structureSteering
Filed Oct 18, 1995
STEERING FAILURE. *SD
- NHTSA ID
- 487116
- Incident
- Oct 18, 1995
Suspension
Filed Jul 20, 1995
Crash reported1 injury reported
LOSS CONTROL OF VEHICLE ON WET PAVEMENT, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STRIKE SIDE OF HILL/ROLLOVER. *SD
- NHTSA ID
- 483006
- Incident
- Jun 11, 1994
Manufacturer communications
A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.
N-Q-G-045
EQUIPMENT; SUSPENSION
This Service Bulletin was sent by Suzuki Motor Corporation to its authorized Suzuki automobile distributors in the U.S., explaining the importance of proper inspection and maintenance of suspension lower arm ball joints to prevent the ball stud from becoming separated from the suspension lower arm.
0104145
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
CORRECT COOLANT USAGE. *EH
Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.
Compare model years
Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.