1994 Isuzu Pickup Truck

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1994 Isuzu Pickup Truck
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:55:42.741Z

Only 10 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 10 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

Complaints
10

Too few to rank

Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 1994

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 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 10 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 1990: 10 complaints 1990 1991: 7 complaints 1991 1992: 9 complaints 1992 1993: 6 complaints 1993 1994: 10 complaints 1994 10 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 1990: 10 complaints 1990 1991: 7 complaints 1991 1992: 9 complaints 1992 1993: 6 complaints 1993 1994: 10 complaints 1994 10 1995: 8 complaints 1995 1996: 1 complaint 1996 1997: 1 complaint 1997

1994: 10 complaints

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

Known problem areas

Only 10 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Service brakes

4 of 10 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

Engine and engine cooling

4 of 10 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing catalytic convertor and gasoline.

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While traveling on the highway the head gasket is leaking oil into the antifreeze. Please fill in additional information dealer is aware of the problem.…

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-01-28

Seat belts

3 of 10 total reports mention: seat belts, most commonly citing webbing and retractor.

CRASHINJURY
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The seat belt did not hold the driver tight enough in an accident at 35MPH.please describe. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-01-05

Fuel system, gasoline

2 of 10 total reports mention: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing filler pipe and cap and fuel pump.

Visibility

1 of 10 total reports mentions: visibility, most commonly citing windshield.

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    1996-01-10SQOpen Brush/grille guard campaign
  2. R
    1996-11-25Seat belts96V170002 The latch plate used in the seat belt buckle was not manufactured according to design dimensions. If the seat belt tongue is inserted slowly at an angle into the buckle, there is a possibility of…

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the buckle and, if necessary, replace the buckle assembly with a new buckle.

  3. I
    2002-04-11Recall queryClosed 2002-12-17 Seat belt latch failures
  4. R
    2002-12-16Seat belts02V281000 On certain sport utility vehicles and pickup trucks, the latch plate used in the seat belt buckle was not manufactured according to design dimensions. If the seat belt tongue is inserted slowly at…

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the buckle and, if necessary, replace the buckle assembly with a new buckle. Owner notification is expected to begin during mid-December 2002. Owners who take their vehicles…

  5. 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.

Buy-smart checklist

1994 Isuzu Pickup Truck — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 4 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 4 reports on file for this year.
  • Seat belts: 3 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 96V170002 · Seat belts
  • Recall 02V281000 · Seat belts
  • Recall 06E026000 · Exterior lighting

FAQ

Is the 1994 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 1994 Isuzu Pickup Truck?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 40% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1994 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.