Verdict · NHTSA data
Limited data — recalls on file
NHTSA has just 2 complaints on file for the 1987 Isuzu I-Mark — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 2 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.
2
NHTSA complaints
2
Recalls
0
Investigations
0
Crash-involved
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
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NCAP overall
| Component | Complaints | Share | vs prior year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 50% | new |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 50% | — flat |
2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Defect
PERFORATION OF THE FUEL TANK OR ATTACHED FUEL FEED PIPE DUE TO CORROSION OF THE TANK OR FUEL FEED PIPE MATERIALS.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION COULD ALLOW FUEL TO LEAK FROM THE FUELTANK AND ULTIMATELY RESULT IN A FIRE WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. SUCH A FIRE COULDSPREAD TO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT.
Remedy
REPLACE GAS TANK WITH NEW CORROSION RESISTANT TANK.
Defect
THE POSITIVE CRANKCASE VENTILATION VALVE MAY PROVIDE INADEQUATE AIR FLOW UNDER LOW ENGINE LOAD CONDITIONS.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION CAN ALLOW WATER/OIL MIXTURE TO BUILD UPIN THE HOSE FROM THE OIL SEPARATOR TO THE AIR INLET DUCT. AFTER THE ENGINE ISSTOPPED, THIS WATER/OIL MIXTURE CAN, UNDER COLD WEATHER CONDITIONS, FREEZE ANDCOMPLETELY BLOCK THE OIL SEPARATOR AIR DUCT HOSE. THIS BLOCKAGE WILL RESULT ININCREASED PRESSURE WITHIN THE CRANKCASE. THIS CAN CAUSE OIL LEAKS. IF ASUFFICIENT QUANTITY OF OIL CAME IN CONTACT WITH THE HOT EXHAUST SYSTEM AN ENGINECOMPARTMENT FIRE COULD RESULT WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy
THE PCV VALVE WILL BE REPLACED WITH A NEW VALVE.
Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.
“THIS IS THE SECOND ECU TO GO BAD. CAUSES ENGINE TO REV, DIE, SPUTTER,ETC. MAKES DRIVING VERY DIFFICULT AND DANGEROUS WHEN HAPPENS!”
“ALL THE SEAT BELTS IN THE CAR FAILED TO LATCH. THE OWNER HAS WRITTEN A LETTER TO CONGRESSMAN ALSO SPOKE TO DEALER NOTHING HAPPENED. TT”
The record is thin — 2 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 2 recalls should be verified as completed.
Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 1987 Isuzu I-Mark. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.