Model year guide

1985 Suzuki Samurai

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1985 Suzuki Samurai is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 6 on record.

1985 Suzuki Samurai at a glance

Safety recallsNone

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

1985 Suzuki Samurai recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 1985 Suzuki Samurai.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 12 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

Dimensions & weight

Length
135.0–157.9 in
Width
57.5 in
Height
66.1–72.0 in
Wheelbase
79.9–93.7 in
Curb weight
1,984–2,083 lb

Manufacturer-reported figures for the 1985 Suzuki Samurai — ranges cover the 3 body / drivetrain versions on record. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.

About the Suzuki Samurai

The Suzuki Jimny is a series of four-wheel drive off-road mini SUVs manufactured and marketed by Japanese automaker Suzuki since 1970.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.

1985 Suzuki Samurai vehicles on record

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Other Suzuki Samurai model years

2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 1986 1984 1982

1985 Suzuki Samurai — frequently asked questions

Does the 1985 Suzuki Samurai have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 1985 Suzuki Samurai. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.