AI Damage1992 Isuzu Pickup Truck: common problems
Owners of the 1992 Isuzu Pickup Truck filed 9 complaints with NHTSA, most often about service brakes and seat belts. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 9
What fails most often
- 1 Service brakes 33% of all complaints
- 2 Seat belts 22% of all complaints
- 3 Engine and cooling 11% of all complaints
- 4 Seats 11% of all complaints
- 5 Structure 11% of all complaints
- 6 Suspension 11% of all complaints
- Service brakes: 3 complaints (33% of all).
- Seat belts: 2 complaints (22% of all).
- Engine and cooling: 1 complaints (11% of all).
- Seats: 1 complaints (11% of all).
- Structure: 1 complaints (11% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 9 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine and cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 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.
Consumer stated the main frame of the truck between the cab and the pick up, had separated and rusted through. Manufacturer notified but not willing to do anything.
Taking vehicle for service because front suspension needs to be replaced.
Seat belt pops out of anchor device. Anchor device not adequately anchoring seatbelt, enough to hold seatbelt in place, and give the impression that the seatbelt is connected. However when pressure is applied to seatbelt, the seatbelt pops out of the anchor device.
Water leaked into the bottom of the engine into the oil pan, causing the anti-freeze to go into the engine and lock up.
Has bench seat behind bucket seats. Inquires where it is safest to seat child.
While driving, abs light comes on. Abs brakes are subject to an intermittent failure when the brakes are applied. This would cause the vehicle to have a longer stopping distance. Took to mechanic & problem not found.
While driving, anti-lock brake light comes on and rear wheels grab when braking. Tt
Seat belt does not stay buckled while you're driving seat belt pops apart. 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 11,366 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 31% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Pickup Truck has 5 complaints (13 years in the data). This year has 9, above average.
What to check before buying
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
- Seat belts. Belt pretensioners after airbag deployment, SRS codes.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Seats. Occupant sensor, power adjustment, seat mounts.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 1992 Isuzu Pickup Truck?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: service brakes, seat belts, engine and cooling. Total complaints: 9. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: seat belts (22%), warning lights, check engine (22%), rust, corrosion (11%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 1992 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 1992 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 1992 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.