1994 Isuzu Pickup Truck: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 1994 Isuzu Pickup Truck: 2 recalls, 10 owner complaints.
Recalls
2 vehicle recalls from the manufacturer, plus 1 equipment/tire recall that can apply. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Seat belts Vehicle recall #96V170002 · 1996 · 36,075 vehicles
What's wrong: The latch plate used in the seat belt buckle was not manufactured according to design dimensions. If the seat belt tongue is inserted slowly at an angle into the buckle, there is a possibility of partial engagement.
Why it matters: This condition can cause the seat belt tongue to come out of the buckle in the event of a collision or hard braking of the vehicle increasing the risk of personal injury to an occupant of the seat.
The fix: Dealers will inspect the buckle and, if necessary, replace the buckle assembly with a new buckle.
Seat belts Vehicle recall #02V281000 · 2002 · 14,449 vehicles
What's wrong: On certain sport utility vehicles and pickup trucks, the latch plate used in the seat belt buckle was not manufactured according to design dimensions. If the seat belt tongue is inserted slowly at an angle into the buckle, there is a possibility of partial engagement.
Why it matters: This condition can cause the seat belt tongue to come out of the buckle in the event of a collision or hard braking of the vehicle increasing the risk of personal injury to an occupant of the seat.
The fix: Dealers will inspect the buckle and, if necessary, replace the buckle assembly with a new buckle. Owner notification is expected to begin during mid-December 2002.
1 aftermarket equipment / tire recall replacement parts sold to fit this car, not the car itself
Exterior lights Equipment recall #06E026000 · 2006 · 61,944 vehicles
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
The fix: Pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. The recall began on April 3, 2006.
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 0 mention a fire, 1 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Brakes (hydraulic) (4): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Seat belts (3): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Engine & cooling (3): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Fuel system (2): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
The 1994 Isuzu Pickup Truck has 10 owner complaints, ranking #2 of 8 Pickup Truck model years for complaints (1.5× the average Pickup Truck year). Complaints peaked in 1996 (5 filed that year). The typical problem showed up when the car was about 2 years old, at a median of 87,000 miles. Neighboring years: 1993 (6 complaints, 0 recalls), 1995 (8 complaints, 2 recalls).
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FAQ
Does the 1994 Isuzu Pickup Truck have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 vehicle recalls for the 1994 Isuzu Pickup Truck, plus 1 equipment or tire recalls that can apply. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 1994 Isuzu Pickup Truck problems?
Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are brakes (hydraulic) (4), seat belts (3), engine & cooling (3).
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