Model year guide

1987 Suzuki Samurai

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1987 Suzuki Samurai is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 6 on record.

1987 Suzuki Samurai at a glance

Combined25 mpg

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

1987 Suzuki Samurai MPG & running costs

Combined25 mpg
City23 mpg
Highway27 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$2,700
EPA size classSpecial Purpose Vehicles
TransmissionManual 5-spd
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$1,500 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 2 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 1987 Suzuki Samurai costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$13,500
Fuel only$13,500
Per mile$0.18

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

1987 Suzuki Samurai vehicles on record

Other Suzuki Samurai model years

1987 Suzuki Samurai — frequently asked questions

What gas mileage does the 1987 Suzuki Samurai get?

The 1987 Suzuki Samurai has a U.S. EPA estimate of 25 mpg combined (23 city / 27 highway).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.