Engine & cooling

Suzuki Samurai Engine problems by year

3 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Suzuki Samurai's engine & cooling. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.

Engine complaints by model year

11986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1994

Year	Engine complaints	Crashes	Injuries	Recalls
1988	1	0	0	0
1987	1	0	0	0
1986	1	0	0	0

Latest Samurai engine complaints

1986 Suzuki Samurai Engine & cooling

I wanted information on how easily the samurai tips over...

1988 Suzuki Samurai Engine & cooling

While driving car was overheating so he pulled over checked the car and oil was coming out. Later he found out a bolt had come lose and one felt out. *Ak

1987 Suzuki Samurai Engine & coolingFire

Engine caught on fire in the transmission area. *Ak

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data