1988 Suzuki Samurai Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 55%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 11 complaints about the seat belts of the 1988 Suzuki Samurai, 55% of the 20 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“Recall #95v103 seat belt buckle: received notice in oct. Of 96 called to take vehicle in and was told they were too busy. Made an appointment in november 1996 and was told it would be three to four days before they could get to it. Vehicle still has not been repaired.”
NHTSA complaint #810409, filed 1997-03“Front combination shoulder/lap belts do not retract as intended; difficulty pulling belt out; sometimes will not retract; holds tighter than normal; hangs loose”
NHTSA complaint #963705, filed 1995-04Related recalls
- 95V103008May 24, 1995The front safety belt buckle release buttons can break. These red plastic release buttons are marked "press." if a button breaks, pieces can fall into the…Covers: Suzuki Samurai 1988–1991, Swift 1989–1991, Sidekick 1989–1991
Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 11 | 55% |
| 1986 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 1988 Suzuki Samurai
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsTransmission 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 31, 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