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Engine coolingPart report

1988 Suzuki Samurai Engine cooling Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
5%of 20 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 engine cooling of the 1988 Suzuki Samurai, 5% of the 20 complaints for this model year.

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

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Engine cooling: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
198815%
1987117%
1986120%

Other parts of the 1988 Suzuki Samurai

Seat belts
11 complaints
Body and structure
2 complaints
Suspension
2 complaints
Tires
2 complaints
Seats
1 complaints
Steering
1 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1988 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