Total Complaints
22 filings
ISUZU PICKUP TRUCK · model year
1994 ISUZU PICKUP TRUCK
22 NHTSA complaints, 3 crash reports for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 1994ISUZUPICKUP TRUCK carries 22 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 3 crashes, 0 fires, 3 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 1994 PICKUP TRUCK is seat belts:front:webbing with 3 filings, followed by service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:rotor (3) and engine and engine cooling:engine (2). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability.
NHTSA currently has 5 investigation files overlapping the 1994 PICKUP TRUCK. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
22
Complaints
3
Crashes
0
Fires
3
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
3 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING | 3 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 3 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE) | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP | 1 |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 1 |
| PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL | 1 |
| STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20040308STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
FRAME BROKE IN HALF WHILE 4 FEET UP FROM THE GROUND ON A LIFT AT STATE INSPECTION STATION. *AK *JB
Mileage: 87,000
20030128ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
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. TS
19981124FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
THE CONSUMER HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH FUEL PUMP. FUEL PUMP IS LEAKING GASOLINE. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THEY CAN SMELL GASOLINE WHILE THEY ARE DRIVING. THE MANUFACTURER HAS YET TO BE CONTACTED. *AK
19970325SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
BRAKE ROTORS FAILED THREE TIMES, CAUSING VIBRATION.
19961114SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
FRONT ROTORS REPLACED 3 TIMES.
19961114SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
SEAT BELT RETRACTOR INOPERATIVE.
19960924ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
DRIVING VEHICLE AT LOW SPEED, VEHICLE WILL STALL WITHOUT WARNING. *AK
19960918STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
POWER STEERING PUMP FAILED, ALSO WARPED FRONT BRAKE ROTORS AND BROKEN HEAT SHIELD. *AK
19960918SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
POWER STEERING PUMP FAILED, ALSO WARPED FRONT BRAKE ROTORS AND BROKEN HEAT SHIELD. *AK
19960918ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
POWER STEERING PUMP FAILED, ALSO WARPED FRONT BRAKE ROTORS AND BROKEN HEAT SHIELD. *AK
19960509ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
VALVES FAIL.
19960509SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
SEAT BELT LATCHES IN MIDDLE OF SEAT, LEAVING INSUFFICIENT SEAT ROOM.
19960509ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
OIL DIPSTICK GETS HOT ENOUGH TO BURN HANDS DUE TO ITS LOCATION, ALSO OIL FILLER HOLE IS IMPOSSIBLE TO ACCESS WITHOUT SPILLING OIL DUE TO ITS LOCATION.
19960509ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ENGINE LOSES POWER ON UPGRADES, AS WELL AS LEAKING OIL.
19960509POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
CLUTCH PEDAL AREA DOES NOT HAVE ENOUGH ROOM FOR PEOPLE WITH LARGE FEET.
19960509FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
RUBBER FILL PIPE DOES NOT PROTECT AREA FROM PROJECTILES.
19960509VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
WINDOWS LOOSE, ALLOWING WIND/RAIN TO LEAK INTO INTERIOR.
19960509PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL
EMERGENCY BRAKE HANDLE IS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO RELEASE. *DSH
19960105CrashSEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
THE SEAT BELT DID NOT HOLD THE DRIVER TIGHT ENOUGH IN AN ACCIDENT AT 35MPH.PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
19960105CrashSEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
THE SEAT BELT DID NOT HOLD THE DRIVER TIGHT ENOUGH IN AN ACCIDENT AT 35MPH.PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 1994 ISUZU PICKUP TRUCK have?▼
The 1994 ISUZU PICKUP TRUCK has 22 NHTSA complaints, 3 crashes, 0 fires, 3 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 1994 ISUZU PICKUP TRUCK?▼
The most-complained component for the 1994 ISUZU PICKUP TRUCK is SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING with 3 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR and ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.
Is the 1994 ISUZU PICKUP TRUCK safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
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Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
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