1998 Suzuki Samurai Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Feb 14, 2003 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Samurai years
Not enough data
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1998 Suzuki Samurai. The most reported problem area is unknown or other (1 complaints, 100%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 1998 Suzuki Samurai problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Unknown or Other1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Unknown or Other1100%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

1998 Suzuki Samurai recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 1998 Suzuki Samurai.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

There was a petition for a 98 suzuki samurai. *dt *jb

Unknown or Other · received Feb 14, 2003 · NHTSA complaint 10007108

Other Suzuki Samurai years

YearComplaintsRecalls
199810

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1998 Suzuki Samurai?

Owners most often report unknown or other problems. The top one, unknown or other, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 1998 Suzuki Samurai?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 1998 Suzuki Samurai a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Samurai model years, the 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.