1998 Suzuki Samurai
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1998 Suzuki Samurai is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 5 on record.
1998 Suzuki Samurai at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
1998 Suzuki Samurai recalls 0
No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 1998 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.
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.
Reminder of the importance to conduct safety inspections for rust damage to suspension and related parts that could be caused by road salt or other chemicals applied to the roadway.
Bulletin SUZ_016008 · Suspension, Structure · Jul 2022This 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 2018Source: 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.