MYRModel Year Report

1989 Isuzu Pickup Truck

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1989 Isuzu Pickup Truck
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:55:44.574Z

Only 6 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 6 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
6

Too few to rank

Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 1989

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 1989: 6 complaints 1989 6 1990: 10 complaints 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 1989: 6 complaints 1989 6 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 1989: 6 complaints 1989 6 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

1989: 6 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 6 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Seat belts

3 of 6 total reports mention: seat belts, most commonly citing retractor.

CRASHINJURY
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Driver's side seat belt did not restrain in a frontal collision.

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-03-27

Both shoulder belts extending from side panel fail to restrain occupants. Tt consumer states belts do not lock in the holders on side of pickup.

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-11-08

Power train

2 of 6 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing manual transmission and clutch assembly.

Suspension

1 of 6 total reports mentions: suspension, most commonly citing rear.

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Tl*the contact owns a 1989 Isuzu Pickup Truck. While examining the vehicle the contact noticed that the frame underneath the vehicle was severely rusted and corroded.

NHTSA ODI report, 2011-02-10

Also filed under Structure

Structure

1 of 6 total reports mentions: structure, most commonly citing frame and members.

Service brakes

1 of 6 total reports mentions: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

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

1989 Isuzu Pickup Truck — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Seat belts: 3 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Suspension: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

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

FAQ

Is the 1989 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 1989 Isuzu Pickup Truck?
The most-reported component is seat belts, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1989 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.