1988 Isuzu Pickup Truck problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 3 complaints on file for the 1988 Isuzu Pickup Truck — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

NHTSA complaints

Recalls

Investigations

Crash-involved

Fires reported

Injuries

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NCAP overall

How does 1988 compare to other Pickup Truck years?

Pickup Truck NHTSA complaints by model year, 1988 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 1988 Isuzu Pickup Truck problems?

Component	Complaints	Share	vs prior year
Brakes	1	33%	new
Fuel System	1	33%	new
Tires & Wheels	1	33%	— flat

Does the 1988 Isuzu Pickup Truck have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

06E026000LightingMarch 23, 2006 · 61,944 units

Defect

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 SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.

Consequence

WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“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)”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Tires & Wheels · August 15, 2000

1988 Isuzu Pickup Truck — common questions

Is the 1988 Isuzu Pickup Truck reliable?

The record is thin — 3 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 1988 Isuzu Pickup Truck have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 1988 Isuzu Pickup Truck. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 1988 Isuzu Pickup Truck under NHTSA investigation?

NHTSA opened one investigation into this model year; all are now closed.

Which Isuzu Pickup Truck years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Pickup Truck years to avoid are 1994, 1995. The cleanest record among Pickup Truck years belongs to 1985.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.

How does 1988 compare to other Pickup Truck years?

What are the most common 1988 Isuzu Pickup Truck problems?

Does the 1988 Isuzu Pickup Truck have recalls?

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

1988 Isuzu Pickup Truck — common questions

Is the 1988 Isuzu Pickup Truck reliable?

Does the 1988 Isuzu Pickup Truck have recalls?

Is the 1988 Isuzu Pickup Truck under NHTSA investigation?

Which Isuzu Pickup Truck years should you avoid?

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