MYRModel Year Report

1988 Isuzu Pickup Truck

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1988 Isuzu Pickup Truck
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:55:47.628Z

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.

How is this computed?

Complaints
3

Too few to rank

Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 1988

Investigations
1

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 1987: 2 complaints 1988: 3 complaints 1988 3 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 1987: 2 complaints 1987 1988: 3 complaints 1988 3 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 1987: 2 complaints 1987 1988: 3 complaints 1988 3 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

1988: 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.

Tires

1 of 3 total reports mentions: tires, most commonly citing tread/belt.

Show complaint excerpts

Tires 1/3 worn. Wire from steel belt penetrated tread and is protruding out about an inch. Also all 4 tires tread is cracking around the tread studs. (DOT number: VN60AXC tiresize: 3110.50R15)

NHTSA ODI report, 2000-10-26

Service brakes

1 of 3 total reports mentions: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

Fuel system, gasoline

1 of 3 total reports mentions: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing injectors.

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Fuel injector leaking causing a strong gas smell inside the passenger compartment. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-01-06

Safety timeline

1 recall · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. I
    1992-06-02Engineering analysisClosed 1993-04-02 Heater core failure
  2. R
    2006-04-03Exterior lighting06E026000 Certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. Some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber…

    Remedy: Pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. The recall began on April 3, 2006. Owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1988 Isuzu Pickup Truck — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Tires: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Fuel system, gasoline: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 06E026000 · Exterior lighting
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1988 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 1988 Isuzu Pickup Truck?
The most-reported component is tires, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1988 Isuzu Pickup Truck have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

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