SteeringPart report
1988 Suzuki Samurai Steering 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 steering of the 1988 Suzuki Samurai, 5% of the 20 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 1988 Suzuki Samurai
Seat belts
11 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
11 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsSeats
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 30, 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