AI Damage1991 Isuzu Pickup Truck: common problems
Owners of the 1991 Isuzu Pickup Truck filed 7 complaints with NHTSA, most often about seat belts and latches, locks, linkages. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 7
What fails most often
- 1 Seat belts 43% of all complaints
- 2 Latches, locks, linkages 29% of all complaints
- 3 Electrical system 14% of all complaints
- 4 Suspension 14% of all complaints
- Seat belts: 3 complaints (43% of all).
- Latches, locks, linkages: 2 complaints (29% of all).
- Electrical system: 1 complaints (14% of all).
- Suspension: 1 complaints (14% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 7 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seat belts | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Latches, locks, linkages | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
The consumer has been experiencing problems with seat belts. The seat belts won't retract. The seat belts are very loose. The manufacturer has yet to be contacted.
Button to lock door driver's side; upon entering truck if pushing the button down on inside to lock door when exiting the truck. Consumer does not lift the button, but instead uses the door knob to open door.
While driving 50 mph, the hood on the vehicle suddenly flew up & broke the windshield & obstructed driver's view; pulled over & pulled hood down; arrived home & noticed bolts had broken in half that held hood down. Vehicle is at body shop(mechanc) now.
Weak shock absorbers failed, causing front tire to cup/vibration in the steering wheel.
Engine compartment fire, under the hood vehicle was parked, will provide more information. Tt
Vehicle takata seat belt buckle both driver and passenger sides unengaged. (pe94-085)modeltk520 &tk521. Tt k523. Tt
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 12,538 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 34% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Pickup Truck has 5 complaints (13 years in the data). This year has 7, above average.
What to check before buying
- Seat belts. Belt pretensioners after airbag deployment, SRS codes.
- Latches, locks, linkages. Door, hood and tailgate latches, especially near the impact.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Suspension. Wheel alignment, control arms, subframe, even tire wear.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 1991 Isuzu Pickup Truck?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: seat belts, latches, locks, linkages, electrical system. Total complaints: 7. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: seat belts (43%), smoke, burning smell, fire (14%), vibration (14%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 1991 Isuzu Pickup Truck?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 1991 Isuzu Pickup Truck from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 1991 models
Read also
Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.