Suzuki Samurai vs Chevrolet Z71
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | Suzuki Samurai | Chevrolet Z71 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 48 | 120 |
| Model years covered | 1986–1998 | 1993–2002 |
| Worst model year | — | 1998 |
| Best model year | — | 1993 |
| Crashes reported | 16 | 11 |
| Fires reported | 1 | 4 |
| Injuries reported | 14 | 10 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 1 |
| Most complained-about part | Seat Belts | Windows, Mirrors & Wipers |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 64.6% | 21.7% |
Suzuki Samurai by year
What breaks
Seat Belts
15
31.3%
Suspension
6
12.5%
Body & Structure
5
10.4%
Tires
5
10.4%
Steering
4
8.3%
Engine & Cooling
3
6.3%
Seats
3
6.3%
Wheels
2
4.2%
Chevrolet Z71 by year
What breaks
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
29
24.2%
Brakes
24
20.0%
Steering
12
10.0%
Airbags
9
7.5%
Transmission & Drivetrain
8
6.7%
Tires
8
6.7%
Seats
8
6.7%
Engine & Cooling
6
5.0%