Subaru Sambar
The Subaru Sambar is a cabover truck and microvan manufactured and marketed by Subaru as Japan's second truck compliant with the country's strict Keitora (่ปฝใใฉ) or Kei vehicle tax class, after the Kurogane Baby. Introduced in 1961 in microvan and Kei pickup configurations, the Sambar remains in production, now in its eighth generation โ beginning with the seventh generation as a rebadged Daihatsu Hijet.
| Manufacturer | Subaru |
|---|---|
| Production | From 1961 |
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Common problems & reliability
In the UK, 75% of Subaru Sambars pass their MOT test first time, based on 44 inspections in 2023. (2023 is the most recent annual release published by the DfT.)
Based on real owner complaints and inspection data โ not an editorial rating. Sources: DVSA MOT (UK, Open Government Licence).
Recalls & safety
No recorded recalls for the Subaru Sambar in EU Safety Gate or NHTSA (US).
Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all Subaru recalls.