1986 Isuzu Pickup Truck

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1986 Isuzu Pickup Truck
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:55:38.790Z

Only 3 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 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

Complaints
3

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1984: 1 complaint 1984 1985: 0 complaints 1986: 3 complaints 1986 3 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
1984: 1 complaint 1984 1985: 0 complaints 1985 1986: 3 complaints 1986 3 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
1984: 1 complaint 1984 1985: 0 complaints 1985 1986: 3 complaints 1986 3 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

1986: 3 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

Only 3 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Power train

2 of 3 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing pedal/hand lever(motorcycle) and clutch assembly.

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The clucth on the vehicle locked in gear and the vehicle accelerated, causing the consumer to have a near accident.

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-02-23

Wheels

1 of 3 total reports mentions: wheels.

CRASHDEATH
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Vehicle was involved in side impact crash, wheels came off, flipped over, driver died. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-05-18

Seats

1 of 3 total reports mentions: seats, most commonly citing recliner.

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    1990-03-15Preliminary evaluationClosed 1990-06-22 Windshield wiper fails
  2. I
    1992-06-02Engineering analysisClosed 1993-04-02 Heater core failure

Buy-smart checklist

1986 Isuzu Pickup Truck — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Power train: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Wheels: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Seats: 1 report on file for this year.

FAQ

Is the 1986 Isuzu Pickup Truck reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 1986 Isuzu Pickup Truck?
The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 67% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1986 Isuzu Pickup Truck have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

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