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1990 Isuzu Pickup Truck problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 11 complaints on file for the 1990 Isuzu Pickup Truck — 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.

11

NHTSA complaints

2

Recalls

1

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 1990 compare to other Pickup Truck years?

Pickup Truck NHTSA complaints by model year, 1990 highlighted22 complaints1979: 0 complaints1980: 0 complaints1981: 0 complaints1982: 0 complaints1984: 2 complaints1985: 0 complaints1986: 5 complaints1987: 2 complaints1988: 3 complaints1989: 10 complaints1990: 11 complaints1991: 7 complaints1992: 9 complaints1993: 7 complaints1994: 22 complaints1995: 13 complaints1996: 1 complaints1997: 1 complaints
Pickup Truck NHTSA complaints by model year, 1990 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 1990 Isuzu Pickup Truck problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Brakes218%
Seat Belts218%
Speed Control218%
Tires & Wheels218%
Transmission218%
Fuel System19%

Does the 1990 Isuzu Pickup Truck have recalls?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns 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.

95V103009Seat BeltsMay 24, 1995 · 88,424 units

Defect

THE FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTONS CAN BREAK. THESE RED PLASTIC RELEASE BUTTONS ARE MARKED "PRESS." IF A BUTTON BREAKS, PIECES CAN FALL INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY CAUSING THE BUCKLE TO OPERATE IMPROPERLY.

Consequence

THE SAFETY BELTS WOULD NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION TO AN OCCUPANT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

OWNERS SHOULD PROMPTLY CHECK THE CONDITION AND OPERATION OF BOTH FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLES AND CAREFULLY INSPECT THE RED RELEASE BUTTON FOR ANY BREAKS OR CRACKS. THEY SHOULD ENSURE THAT BOTH BUCKLES ARE OPERATING PROPERLY BY INSERTING EACH LATCH PLATE INTO ITS BUCKLE, TUGGING ON THE BELT TO MAKE SURE THE LATCH IS SECURELY LOCKED, AND THEN PRESSING THE RELEASE BUTTON. THE LATCH PLATE SHOULD POP OUT OF THE BUCKLE WHEN THE BUTTON IS PRESSED. IF EITHER RELEASE BUTTON SHOWS A SIGN OF BREAKING OR CRACKING OR IF EITHER BUCKLE FAILS TO OPERATE PROPERLY, OWNERS SHOULD PROMPTLY CONTACT THEIR AUTHORIZED DEALER TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE BUCKLE REPLACED OR REPAIRED, FREE OF CHARGE. THE MANUFACTURER IS DEVELOPING A REMEDY DESIGNED TO PREVENT FAILURE OF THE BUTTONS THAT ARE NOT CURRENTLY BROKEN.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“LEFT FOR WORK AT 8:40, FRIDAY 9-15. TRUCK HAD BEEN PARKED ALL NIGHT. I'D HAD NOT PREVIOUS PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE. AFTER I HAD BACKED OUT AND MOVED VEHICLE FORWARD, I HEARD A "WHUMPING" NOISE OVER AND OVER. I STOPPED THE TRUCK, GOT OUT AND CHECKED THE TIRES. AT FIRST I THOUGHT SOMEONE HAD SLASHED A…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Tires & Wheels · September 15, 2000

“WHILE INSPECTING VEHICLE DISCOVERED THAT AXLE ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE WAS MISSING FROM GROOVE THAT HOLDS AXLE ONTO WHEEL. VERY CONCERNED THAT WHEEL COULD COME OFF WHILE DRIVING.*AK CONSUMER STATES AXLE WAS LOOSE AND WORKS BACK AND FORTH CONSEQUENTLY BOOT HAD TORN AND CV JOINT HAD BEEN DESTROYED. *YH”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · March 1, 2002

“WHILE DRIVING AND TRYING TO PASS ANOTHER VEHICLE, THE THROTTLE CABLE STUCK, CAUSING VEHICLE TO CLIMB EXCESSIVE SPEEDS, OWNER NOTES THAT HE HAD PUT HIS FOOT UNDER GAS PEDAL TO STOP AND THAT IT DID NOT WORK. SO HE HAD TO SHUT VEHICLE OFF. *AK”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Speed Control · November 15, 1996

1990 Isuzu Pickup Truck — common questions

Is the 1990 Isuzu Pickup Truck reliable?

The record is thin — 11 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 2 recalls should be verified as completed.

What are the most common 1990 Pickup Truck problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are transmission (2 complaints), seat belts (2 complaints), speed control (2 complaints).

Does the 1990 Isuzu Pickup Truck have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 1990 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 1990 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.

Related

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

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.