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Isuzu Pickup Truck problems, recalls & best years

The deets on every Pickup Truck from 1990 to 1997: 52 owner complaints and 6 recalls across 8 model years.

The model years with the most owner complaints are 1990 (10), 1994 (10), 1992 (9).

Isuzu Pickup Truck
Photo: Haysnawri10 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons. Representative photo of this generation; trim may differ.

Problem areas across all years

Brakes (hydraulic)16
Seat belts12
Suspension4
Engine & cooling4
Body & structure4
Speed control / throttle3
Fuel system3
Electrical3

Year by year

YearRecallsComplaintsBest mpg
1990110–
199117–
199209–
199306–
1994210–
199528–
199601–
199701–

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FAQ

What is the worst year for the Isuzu Pickup Truck?

The model years with the most owner complaints are 1990 (10), 1994 (10), 1992 (9).

How many recalls has the Isuzu Pickup Truck had?

Across 1990–1997, NHTSA lists 6 vehicle recall campaigns by model year (a campaign that covers several years counts once per year).