Model year guide

1994 Suzuki Samurai

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1994 Suzuki Samurai is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 4 on record.

1994 Suzuki Samurai — representative photo
Representative photo

1994 Suzuki Samurai at a glance

Safety recallsNone
Owner complaints2
Combined25 mpg

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

1994 Suzuki Samurai recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 1994 Suzuki Samurai.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 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.

1994 Suzuki Samurai common problems

The most-reported problem areas across all 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Seats
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.

1994 Suzuki Samurai MPG & running costs

Combined25 mpg
City24 mpg
Highway26 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$2,700
EPA size classSpecial Purpose Vehicles
TransmissionManual 5-spd
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$1,500 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 1994 Suzuki Samurai costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$13,500
Fuel only$13,500
Per mile$0.18

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

Investigations & service bulletins

Manufacturer service bulletins 2

Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered.

This Service Bulletin was sent by Suzuki Motor Corporation to its authorized Suzuki automobile distributors in the U.S., explaining the importance of proper inspection and maintenance of suspension lower arm ball joints to prevent the ball stud from becoming s…

Bulletin N-Q-G-045 · Suspension, Equipment · Nov 2018

CORRECT COOLANT USAGE. *EH

Bulletin 0104145 · Engine And Engine Cooling

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the SAMURAI. Model-year data, not specific to one car.

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.

1994 Suzuki Samurai vehicles on record

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Other Suzuki Samurai model years

2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 1986 1985 1984 1982

1994 Suzuki Samurai — frequently asked questions

Does the 1994 Suzuki Samurai have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 1994 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.

What are the most common problems with the 1994 Suzuki Samurai?

Across all 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are seats.

What gas mileage does the 1994 Suzuki Samurai get?

The 1994 Suzuki Samurai has a U.S. EPA estimate of 25 mpg combined (24 city / 26 highway).

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