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1986 Suzuki Samurai Body and structure Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
20%of 5 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the body and structure of the 1986 Suzuki Samurai, 20% of the 5 complaints for this model year.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Part of frame around windshield fell off, leaving a hole around windshield, which allowed water to enter interior of vehicle, damaging wires to radio and also flooded interior.”

NHTSA complaint #514678, filed 1997-02

Body and structure: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
1988210%
1987117%
1986120%

Other parts of the 1986 Suzuki Samurai

Engine cooling
1 complaints
Seat belts
1 complaints
Steering
1 complaints
Suspension
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1986 Suzuki Samurai

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology