Isuzu PICKUP TRUCK problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
43 owner complaints analyzed
12 distinct recall campaigns
87,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1979 to 1995 model years. Data snapshot: . 5 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly is the most frequently named component, appearing in 6 of 43 complaints (14.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 10 | 23.3% |
| Steering behavior | 2 | 4.7% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 2.3% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 2.3% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 2.3% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 2.3% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly | 6 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 4 |
| Structure:Frame And Members | 4 |
| Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage | 2 |
| Seat Belts:Front:Retractor | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 2 |
| Suspension:Front | 2 |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 2 |
Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly: 6; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 4; Structure:Frame And Members: 4; Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage: 2; Seat Belts:Front:Retractor: 2; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor: 2; Suspension:Front: 2; Tires:Tread/Belt: 2
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 2 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 1 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 1 |
| 150,000 and above | 1 |
Under 25,000: 2; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 1; 150,000 and above: 1
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (2). 38 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 21 |
| 1996 | 10 |
| 2000 | 3 |
| 2002 | 3 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 |
1995: 21; 1996: 10; 2000: 3; 2002: 3; 2003: 1; 2004: 1; 2005: 1; 2006: 1; 2009: 1; 2011: 1
Pattern summary
Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 10 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 2 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 977538 · 1996-01-11 (January 11, 1996)
THE REAR BRAKE PAD LITERALLY FELL OUT THE REAR DISC BRAKES. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 977538 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 975881 · 1995-12-01 (December 1, 1995)
WHEN APPLY THE PARKING BRAKE SOMETIMES DOESN'T RELEASE RIGHT . TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 975881 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 501652 · 1996-02-15 (February 15, 1996)
WEAK SHOCK ABSORBERS FAILED, CAUSING FRONT TIRE TO CUP/VIBRATION IN THE STEERING WHEEL. *DSH
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 501652 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 508727 · 1996-09-18 (September 18, 1996)
POWER STEERING PUMP FAILED, ALSO WARPED FRONT BRAKE ROTORS AND BROKEN HEAT SHIELD. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 508727 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 958975 · 1995-01-20 (January 20, 1995)
UPON SHIFTING FROM 2ND TO 3RD GEAR, THROTTLE CABLE STUCK, CAUSING VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE OUT OF CONTROL, SPEED 30 MPH. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 958975 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 802858 · 1996-09-24 (September 24, 1996)
DRIVING VEHICLE AT LOW SPEED, VEHICLE WILL STALL WITHOUT WARNING. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 802858 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 982907 · 1996-04-18 (April 18, 1996)
PURCHASED TRUCK NEW, HAVE TO REPLACE THE BATTERY FOUR TIME. PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 982907 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 958327 · 1995-01-06 (January 6, 1995)
FUEL INJECTOR LEAKING CAUSING A STRONG GAS SMELL INSIDE THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 958327 at NHTSA ↗
Recalls by model year
All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.
Recall campaigns
Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1979 | 1 |
| 1980 | 2 |
| 1981 | 3 |
| 1982 | 3 |
| 1984 | 0 |
| 1986 | 0 |
| 1987 | 0 |
| 1988 | 0 |
| 1989 | 0 |
| 1990 | 1 |
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1992 | 0 |
| 1993 | 0 |
| 1994 | 2 |
| 1995 | 2 |
1979: 1; 1980: 2; 1981: 3; 1982: 3; 1984: 0; 1986: 0; 1987: 0; 1988: 0; 1989: 0; 1990: 1; 1991: 1; 1992: 0; 1993: 0; 1994: 2; 1995: 2