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1986 Suzuki Samurai

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 25 MPG.

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Fuel economy (EPA)

EngineTransmissionFuelCityHighwayCombinedCO2 g/mi
1.3L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 23 27 25 355

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

No NHTSA recall campaigns on record for this model year in our latest refresh.

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

5 complaints filed by owners for this model year (2 involving a crash, 0 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Seat Belts 1 Suspension 1 Structure 1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the fuel economy of a 1986 Suzuki Samurai?

EPA figures for the 1986 Suzuki Samurai reach 25 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 1986 Suzuki Samurai?

No NHTSA recall campaigns are on record for the 1986 Suzuki Samurai in our latest data refresh.

What are common problems with the 1986 Suzuki Samurai?

Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA for the 1986 Suzuki Samurai, most often about: Seat Belts, Suspension, Structure. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.