Isuzu I-Mark recall history and complaint patterns

Comprehensive recall and complaint data for the Isuzu I-Mark, sourced from official National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) records.

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At a Glance

Total Recalls 7
Total Complaints 20
Years Covered 1983–1989

Stats focus on model years from 1960 onwards. Earlier years appear in the detailed table below where data exists.

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Key Takeaways

A quick scan of where recalls and complaints concentrate for the Isuzu I-Mark, based on aggregated NHTSA counts and campaign metadata.

Recall Themes

Instead of listing long campaign narratives, this groups recall campaigns into a few recurring areas. Each theme links back to official notices as evidence.

Fuel and emissions

2 campaigns · Years: 1985–1988

These campaigns relate to fuel delivery or emissions components where leaks or failures can raise safety risk.

Official notices (evidence):

Engine and cooling

1 campaign · Years: 1987–1988

These campaigns relate to engine or cooling components where failures can lead to stalling or overheating risk.

Official notices (evidence):

Steering and suspension

1 campaign · Years: 1983

These campaigns relate to steering or suspension components that can affect vehicle control or stability.

Official notices (evidence):

Most Reported Issues

Across all model years, the most frequently reported areas for the Isuzu I-Mark in NHTSA complaint data are Electrical system:ignition:module, Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline, Power train:driveline:driveshaft.

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Year-by-Year Overview

Each row shows how often this model appears in NHTSA recalls and consumer complaints for a given model year. These are counts of campaigns and complaints, not risk predictions.

Model Year Recalls Complaints Details
1989 0 13 Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Electrical system:ignition:module, Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline, Seat belts.
1988 2 0 Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary.
1987 2 2 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Seat belts:front:buckle assembly, Electrical system:ignition:module.
1986 1 1 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Seat belts:rear/other.
1985 1 3 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline, Power train:driveline:driveshaft, Power train:manual transmission.
1983 1 1 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Seat belts:front:retractor.

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Recall Evidence by Year

A compact evidence view of recall campaigns that include this model. The default text is an original summary line, with official notice text available on demand.

Most common areas involved: Fuel system , Engine and engine cooling and Steering

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1988

  • Fuel system, gasoline: Tank assembly: Safety recall involving the fuel system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
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    Summary: Perforation of the fuel tank or attached fuel feed pipe due to corrosion of the tank or fuel feed pipe materials.
  • Engine and engine cooling: Safety recall involving the engine and engine cooling area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
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    Summary: The positive crankcase ventilation valve may provide inadequate air flow under low engine load conditions.

1987

  • Fuel system, gasoline: Tank assembly: Safety recall involving the fuel system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
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    Summary: Perforation of the fuel tank or attached fuel feed pipe due to corrosion of the tank or fuel feed pipe materials.
  • Engine and engine cooling: Safety recall involving the engine and engine cooling area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (88V042000) →
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    Summary: The positive crankcase ventilation valve may provide inadequate air flow under low engine load conditions.

1986

  • Fuel system, gasoline: Fuel pump: Safety recall involving the fuel system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
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    Summary: Vehicle may experience perforation of the fuel pump diaphragm. Excessive alcohol content in the fuel promotes degradation of the diaphragm coating resulting in radial cracking of the diaphragm.

1985

  • Fuel system, gasoline: Fuel pump: Safety recall involving the fuel system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (87V071000) →
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    Summary: Vehicle may experience perforation of the fuel pump diaphragm. Excessive alcohol content in the fuel promotes degradation of the diaphragm coating resulting in radial cracking of the diaphragm.

1983

  • Steering: Column: Safety recall involving the steering area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
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    Summary: The tilt steering wheel lock mechanism that holds the steering wheel in place may break. Failure of the locking mechanism would allow the steering wheel to tilt, unrestrained. The wheel may travel to the high or low position.

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