1988 Suzuki Samurai Canvas TOP

VIN JS4JC51C3J4249496 East Norwich, New York
Listed at
$7,800

This 1988 Suzuki Samurai Canvas TOP is listed at $7,800 with 49,955 miles in East Norwich, New York.

Sold by gumba_gino

East Norwich, NEW YORK 11732

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1988 Suzuki Samurai Canvas TOP

VIN JS4JC51C3J4249496

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Dealer Location Price Mileage Listed Seen
gumba_gino East Norwich, New York 11732 $7,800 49,955 mi 2026-09-24 9 h ago

Decoded from the VIN

NHTSA build data for JS4JC51C3J4249496
Trim
Canvas TOP
Engine
1.3L
Drivetrain
4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4
Body
Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]
Fuel
Gasoline
Doors
2
Model year
1988
Made by
SUZUKI MOTOR OF AMERICA, INC

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  • ✗ Backup camera
  • ✗ Blind-spot monitor
  • ✗ Lane departure
  • ✗ ABS
  • ✗ Electronic stability

Fuel economy (EPA)

Combined
25
MPG
City
24
MPG
Highway
27
MPG
$1,860 /yr est. fuel

Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 25 MPG combined.

5-year cost to own

Beyond the sticker: what this 1988 Suzuki Samurai likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.

Fuel $9,300
Insurance $6,800
Maintenance & repairs $7,000
Total, 5 years $23,100

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Safety & recalls

NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model year

The 1988 Suzuki Samurai has 1 recall campaign as of September 2026. EPA combined fuel economy: 25 MPG.

1 recall campaign on this model year
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  • SEAT BELTS
    THE FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTONS CAN BREAK. THESE RED PLASTIC RELEASE BUTTONS ARE MARKED "PRESS." IF A BUTTON BREAKS, PIECES CAN FALL INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY CAUSING…
    NHTSA campaign 95V103008

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Model-level data for the 1988 Suzuki Samurai from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed September 5, 2026.

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