MYRModel Year Report

1981 Isuzu Pickup Truck

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1981 Isuzu Pickup Truck
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:37:01.997Z

Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
0

Too few to rank

Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 1981

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1981: 0 complaints 1981 0 1982: 0 complaints 1984: 1 complaint 1984 1985: 0 complaints 1986: 3 complaints 1986 1987: 2 complaints 1988: 3 complaints 1988 1989: 6 complaints 1990: 10 complaints 1990 1991: 7 complaints 1992: 9 complaints 1992 1993: 6 complaints 1994: 10 complaints 1994 1995: 8 complaints 1996: 1 complaint 1996 1997: 1 complaint
1981: 0 complaints 1981 0 1982: 0 complaints 1982 1984: 1 complaint 1984 1985: 0 complaints 1985 1986: 3 complaints 1986 1987: 2 complaints 1987 1988: 3 complaints 1988 1989: 6 complaints 1989 1990: 10 complaints 1990 1991: 7 complaints 1991 1992: 9 complaints 1992 1993: 6 complaints 1993 1994: 10 complaints 1994 1995: 8 complaints 1995 1996: 1 complaint 1996 1997: 1 complaint 1997
1981: 0 complaints 1981 0 1982: 0 complaints 1982 1984: 1 complaint 1984 1985: 0 complaints 1985 1986: 3 complaints 1986 1987: 2 complaints 1987 1988: 3 complaints 1988 1989: 6 complaints 1989 1990: 10 complaints 1990 1991: 7 complaints 1991 1992: 9 complaints 1992 1993: 6 complaints 1993 1994: 10 complaints 1994 1995: 8 complaints 1995 1996: 1 complaint 1996 1997: 1 complaint 1997

1981: 0 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19800
19810
19820
19841
19850
19863
19872
19883
19896
199010
19917
19929
19936
199410
19958
19961
19971

Known problem areas

No complaint components on file for this model year.

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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    1981-07-13Fuel system, gasoline81V058000 On some vehicles, the pressure could increase inside the fuel tank from high surrounding temperatures when the fuel tank is more than half full.

    Remedy: Dealer will install a restrictor valve into the fuel filler pipe, without charge to owner.

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    1981-09-10Steering81V106000 The left and right outer tie rod ends of the steering system may have circumferential cracks due to an improper machine set-up in the manufacturing process.

    Remedy: The tie rod ends will be inspected and, if necessary, replaced at no charge to owner.

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    1982-04-13Steering82V016000 A lock nut which secures the tie rod to the inner ball joint of the steering system may not have been securely fastened on some of the involved vehicles during assembly. If this condition exists and…

    Remedy: Dealer will check the lock nut for adequate tightness, correcting where necessary.

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Buy-smart checklist

1981 Isuzu Pickup Truck — pre-purchase inspection

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 81V058000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 81V106000 · Steering
  • Recall 82V016000 · Steering
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1981 Isuzu Pickup Truck reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
How many recalls does the 1981 Isuzu Pickup Truck have?
3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-20 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.