1986 Suzuki Samurai JX Deluxe II Hardtop
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- Photo: 1988 Suzuki Samurai JX Soft Top in Sahara Tan, front left by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Suzuki Samurai, Front Left, 10-23-2021 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Suzuki Samurai 1.9 TD 4x4 LWB by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1987 Suzuki Samurai JX hardtop in Gray Metallic, rear left by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Suzuki Samurai In Türkiye – POV Test Drive No. 1313 Joe Black 02 by JoeBlack9, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1986 Suzuki Samurai JX Deluxe II Hardtop is a 63-hp 1.3-liter inline-4 with a 5-speed manual. It starts at $8,475 MSRP and is rated at 25 mpg combined.
It makes 63 horsepower. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 23 mpg city and 27 mpg highway (25 mpg combined).
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Convertible |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $8,475 ($25,131 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | Inline-4 |
| Displacement | 1.3 L |
| Horsepower | 63 hp |
| Injection Type | Carburetor |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | 4-Wheel Drive (part-time, 2-speed transfer case) |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 23 MPG |
| Highway | 27 MPG |
| Combined | 25 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular Gasoline |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Live axle, leaf springs |
| Rear Suspension | Live axle, leaf springs |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Tires Front | 205/70-15 |
| Tires Rear | 205/70-15 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Wheelbase | 79.9 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1986 Suzuki Samurai JX Deluxe II Hardtop with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1986 Suzuki SAMURAI.
5 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1986 Suzuki SAMURAI
Owner Complaints
5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1986 Suzuki SAMURAI (2 mention a crash, 1 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
| Seat Belts | 1 |
| Steering | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1986 SUZUKI SAMURAI. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.