1992 Suzuki Samurai Review
Price Estimate:Â $1,431 - $2,407
Edmunds' Expert Review
by the Edmunds Experts
What’s new
The Samurai loses a trim-level, making it available only as a two-wheel drive JA or four-wheel drive JL. The JL model loses its back seat.
For sale near Bowling Green, KY
Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 1992 Suzuki Samurai JA 2dr SUV and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $2.76 per gallon for regular unleaded in Kentucky.
Monthly estimates based on costs in Kentucky
$139/mo  for Samurai JA
Samurai JA
vs
$147/mo
Avg. Compact SUV
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Suzuki Samurai Reviews
Owner Reviews
5(87%)
4(0%)
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2(13%)
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Coolest little 4X4
4.5 out of 5 starsJohn Curylo, 03/21/2008
1990 Suzuki Samurai JL 2dr SUV 4WD
I got my Samurai for an even trade of a 96 Taurus. The Taurus was more powerful, plush and comfortable. But I definitely made the right decision. My Samurai has personality, easy to work on and definitely fits me personally. I love the look, style of this vehicle, I just love driving this vehicle.
1986 Samurai
4.88 out of 5 starsJanie and Don, 06/18/2010
1990 Suzuki Samurai JL 2dr SUV 4WD
The car just makes me smile! Our car is a 1986 Suzuki Samurai with fiberglass hard top and beautiful big windows only one previous owner and he took excellent care of it. Had 93,000 miles on it when purchased in September and we have put a little over 500 on it. Fun car just to have an enjoy!
What a Great SUV
4.75 out of 5 starsStan Mckay, 04/09/2007
1990 Suzuki Samurai JL 2dr SUV 4WD
This mini SUV is great, Goes anywhere on road and especially off-road. Easy to park.
The greatest vwhicle I've ever had!
4.5 out of 5 starsLeon Shargorodsky, 10/07/2002
1992 Suzuki Samurai JL 2dr SUV 4WD
You won't find any other car that
stands close to Samurai's reliability.
My vehicle has 130,000 miles and it
runs like new. I'm planning to keep
this vehicle forever!
We have a limited number of reviews for the 1992 Suzuki Samurai, so we've included reviews for other years of the Samurai since its last redesign.
1992 Samurai Highlights
JA
Engine Type | Gas |
---|---|
Combined MPG | 25 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $139/month |
Drivetrain | rear wheel drive |
Safety
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestNot Tested
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original0
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintNot Tested
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