The most-reported I-Mark run is JABRT5194H4 (1987 builds) with 1 complaints, 1× the typical run. Electrical system problems make up 33% of reports; NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for I-Mark model years 1983–1988.
Which build runs owners report most
A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Isuzu I-Mark has 10 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 50% of every I-Mark complaint on file.
| Production run (VIN 1–11) | Year | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JABRT5194H4•••••• | 1987 | — | — | |
| JABRT5174H4•••••• | 1987 | — | — | |
| JABRT5172K7•••••• | 1989 | — | — | |
| JABRT2159K7•••••• | 1989 | — | — | |
| JABRT5150K7•••••• | 1989 | — | — | |
| JABRT2155K7•••••• | 1989 | — | — | |
| JABRT2151K7•••••• | 1989 | — | — | |
| JABRT515XK7•••••• | 1989 | — | — | |
| JABRT5159K7•••••• | 1989 | — | — | |
| JABRT2175K7•••••• | 1989 | — | — |
Which model years to check twice
Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list.
| Year | Per run | Complaints | Runs | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 8 | 8 | — |
Heaviest year here is 1989 at 1 complaints per run; lightest is 1989 at 1.
What to inspect on this car
One system accounts for 33% of everything Isuzu I-Mark owners report: Electrical System, 4 of 10 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.
| System | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | — | — | |
| Seat Belts | — | — | |
| Unknown Or Other | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | — | — | |
| Power Train | — | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | — | — |
Recalls to check against your VIN
NHTSA has 4 recall campaigns on the Isuzu I-Mark; the 4 below cover build years 1983 to 1988. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.
| Campaign | Component | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| 88V042000 | Engine And Engine Cooling:engine | 1987–1988 |
| 88V041000 | Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly | 1987–1988 |
| 87V071000 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump | 1985–1986 |
| 83V044000 | Steering:column | 1983 |
88V042000 was opened in 1988 on cars built from 1987: 1 year on the road before the recall.
How serious were they
| Outcome | Isuzu I-Mark | All vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints filed | 10 | 1,115,966 |
| Involved a crash | 0 (0%) | 64,194 (5.8%) |
| Involved a fire | 0 (0%) | 26,974 (2.4%) |
| Injuries reported | 0 | 58,013 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 2,728 |
Crash-related reports run 100% below the all-vehicle rate.
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How this check works
The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Isuzu I-Mark share of that is 10 complaints over 10 runs, 0% of everything on record.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check a Isuzu I-Mark VIN for free?
Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 10 NHTSA complaints from 10 I-Mark runs and 4 recall campaigns. No account, no card.
Which I-Mark production run has the most complaints?
JABRT5194H4, a 1987 build, with 1 complaints. The typical I-Mark run has 1.
How many I-Mark complaints involve a crash?
0% of 10 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 0 involved a fire.
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