Isuzu Pickup Truck Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 56 consumer complaints across the 7 model years of the Isuzu Pickup Truck (1989–1995) that have at least 5 complaints. 1994 has the most, with 10. Across all years, the part named most often is brakes (19 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All Pickup Truck model years
Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 8 | 15,000 | 2 | 3 | — | Not enough data |
| 1994 | 10 | 87,000 | 2 | 3 | — | Not enough data |
| 1993 | 6 | 155,000 | 0 | 3 | — | Not enough data |
| 1992 | 9 | 13,500 | 0 | 3 | — | Not enough data |
| 1991 | 7 | — | 1 | 3 | — | Not enough data |
| 1990 | 10 | — | 1 | 3 | — | Not enough data |
| 1989 | 6 | 100,000 | 0 | 3 | — | Not enough data |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Brakes19 33%
- Seat belts15 26%
- Suspension5 8.8%
- Body and structure5 8.8%
- Engine cooling4 7.0%
- Vehicle speed control3 5.3%
- Transmission and drivetrain3 5.3%
- Fuel system3 5.3%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
1992: “Consumer stated the main frame of the truck between the cab and the pick up, had separated and rusted through. Manufacturer notified but not willing to do anything.”
NHTSA complaint #8008905, filed 2002-05, 13,500 miles1993: “Tread separation of a firestone tire on 1993 pu that caused physical damage to body of truck. We had to pay for the damaged tire that was under warranty, that we were never told by the technician at the retail store, was not covered until we sent damaged tire in to bridgestone/firestone for inspection and they denied the claim. But technician that replaced tire did not tell us there was a problem, he wasnt going to charge us for the tire at first, then did because he felt we would get our money back after the inspection. …”
NHTSA complaint #10086111, filed 2005-021990: “Left for work at 8:40, friday 9-15. Truck had been parked all night. I'd had not previous problems with vehicle. After I had backed out and moved vehicle forward, I heard a whumping noise over and over. I stopped the truck, got out and checked the tires. At first I thought someone had slashed a tire. I parked the vehicle and called my insurance company who in turn called a towing company to come out and change the damaged tire with a spare. …”
NHTSA complaint #731567, filed 2000-09Other Isuzu models
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106 complaintsIsuzu Vehicross
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Methodology