Body and structurePart report
1988 Suzuki Samurai Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 10%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 2 complaints about the body and structure of the 1988 Suzuki Samurai, 10% 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.
Body and structure: other model years
Other parts of the 1988 Suzuki Samurai
Seat belts
11 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
11 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 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