1989 Isuzu Pickup Truck Problems
- Complaints
- 6filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 100,000miles, 1 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1989 Isuzu Pickup Truck (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 1989 Isuzu Pickup Truck. The part named most often is seat belts, with 3 complaints (50% of the total), followed by brakes (2) and body and structure (1). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 100,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 3 technical service bulletins for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Seat belts3 50%
- Brakes2 33%
- Body and structure1 17%
- Suspension1 17%
Example complaints
Seat belts: “Driver's side lap/shoulder belt will not fully retract. Also, passenger's side belt beginning to fail to retract. When exiting vehicle, extended belts get caught in door unless manually retracted.”
NHTSA complaint #811730, filed 1997-05Body and structure: “The contact owns a 1989 Isuzu Pickup Truck. While examining the vehicle the contact noticed that the frame underneath the vehicle was severely rusted and corroded. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop where the contact was told that the steel for the frame was subject to excessive rust. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 100,000 and the current mileage was 148,000. Updated 05/03/11 the consumer stated the vehicle failed to the point where it was no longer safe to drive. The consumer disposed of the vehicle at a recycling auto wrecker service. …”
NHTSA complaint #10381408, filed 2011-02, 100,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
0% of the 1 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 100,000 and 100,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1989 Isuzu Pickup Truck in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA investigations
- EA92018Heater core failureClosed · Jun 2, 1992
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 3 on record; the latest 3 are shown.
- 10237146May 8, 2023Other or unknown. This bulletin outlines the procedures for using the Alpine Exchange Program (the "Exchange Program"). The Exchange Program must be used when any Alpine radio or other component covered by this…
- 10218932Aug 30, 2022Equipment. Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc. (ICTA) is providing the following procedural recommendations to improve dealer efficiency when submitting Parts Warranty claims. We strongly recommend dealers…
- 10218927Aug 2, 2022Equipment. Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc. (ICTA) is providing the following procedural recommendations to improve dealer efficiency when submitting Parts Warranty claims. We strongly recommend dealers…
Other model years of the Isuzu Pickup Truck
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 8 | 15,000 | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1994 | 10 | 87,000 | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1993 | 6 | 155,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1992 | 9 | 13,500 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1991 | 7 | — | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1990 | 10 | — | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1989 | 6 | 100,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Isuzu Pickup Truck model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1989 Isuzu Pickup Truck have?
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 1989 Isuzu Pickup Truck as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1989 Isuzu Pickup Truck is reported most often?
Seat belts is named most often, in 3 complaints (50% of the total), followed by brakes with 2.
Has the 1989 Isuzu Pickup Truck been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 1989 Isuzu Pickup Truck reported?
Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 100,000 miles and the middle half falls between 100,000 and 100,000 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.