1988 Suzuki Samurai Tires 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 tires 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.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Bridgestone, p205/70r15, DOT unknown, replacement tire, milage unknown on a 1988, Suzuki, Samurai. While driving 55 MPH heard a noise. Then, vehicle started to fishtail, spun around 180 degrees and hit a tree. Damage to vehicle unknown. No injuries. Rear driver's side tire had tread separation, a 2 1/2 feet long piece of tread came off, tire was not flat. Tread separation caused damage to the entire drivers side, convertible top and rear tire, driver sustained back/neck pain. Nlm”
NHTSA complaint #893013, filed 2001-07Tires: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 2 | 10% |
| 1987 | 2 | 33% |
Other parts of the 1988 Suzuki Samurai
11 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsSuspension
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.
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