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Isuzu Stylus VIN Check

NHTSA holds 17 owner complaints on the Isuzu Stylus from 13 production runs; the worst run has 2, the typical one 1.3.

NHTSA complaint records · 17 complaints · 13 runs · 1991–1992 · Updated Nov 4, 2026
Quick answer

The most-reported Stylus run is JABRT5350M7 (1991 builds) with 2 complaints, 1.5× the typical run. Vehicle speed control problems make up 29% of reports; NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for Stylus model years 1990–1992.

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 Stylus has 13 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 53% of every Stylus complaint on file.

FIG.01·Isuzu Stylus — complaints by production run
Production run (VIN 1–11)YearComplaintsInvolved a crashFire
JABRT5350M7••••••19912——
JABRT5365M7••••••199121—
JABRT5354M7••••••19912——
JABRT5360N7••••••19922——
JABRT5358M7••••••199111—
JABRT535XM7••••••19911——
JABRT5366M7••••••19911——
JABRT5363M7••••••19911——
JABRT5362M7••••••19911——
JABRT5368M7••••••19911——
J87RT5164M7••••••199111—
JABRT5364M7••••••19911——
ROWS 12·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records, grouped by VIN prefix

Each of the other 1 Stylus runs has 1 complaint or fewer.

Which model years to check twice

Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list.

FIG.02·Isuzu Stylus — complaint rate by model year
YearPer runComplaintsRunsCrashes
19911.314113
ROWS 1·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Heaviest year here is 1991 at 1.3 complaints per run; lightest is 1991 at 1.3.

What to inspect on this car

One system accounts for 29% of everything Isuzu Stylus owners report: Vehicle Speed Control, 5 of 17 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.

FIG.03·Isuzu Stylus — most-reported systems
SystemComplaintsInvolved a crashFire
Vehicle Speed Control5——
Electrical System51—
Engine And Engine Cooling2——
Steering11—
Seat Belts1——
Unknown Or Other1——
Power Train11—
Structure1——
ROWS 8·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Recalls to check against your VIN

NHTSA has 1 recall campaign on the Isuzu Stylus; the 1 below cover build years 1990 to 1992. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.

FIG.04·Isuzu Stylus — recall campaigns
CampaignComponentModel years
92V091000Air Bags1990–1992
ROWS 1·SOURCE NHTSA recall campaigns

92V091000 was opened in 1992 on cars built from 1990: 2 years on the road before the recall.

The Stylus against its rivals

The Stylus draws 1.3 complaints per production run; the BMW M3 1.5. That is the lowest rate of the 2.

FIG.05·Isuzu Stylus VIN check vs rivals
ModelComplaintsRunsPer runInvolved a crash
Isuzu Stylus17131.317.6%
BMW M32861921.55.6%
ROWS 2·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

How serious were they

Of the 17 reports on the Isuzu Stylus, 17.6% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, above the norm.

FIG.06·Isuzu Stylus — complaint severity
OutcomeIsuzu StylusAll vehicles
Complaints filed171,115,966
Involved a crash3 (17.6%)64,194 (5.8%)
Involved a fire0 (0%)26,974 (2.4%)
Injuries reported458,013
Deaths reported12,728
ROWS 5·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Crash-related reports run 203% above 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 Stylus share of that is 17 complaints over 13 runs, 0% of everything on record.

Everything on the Isuzu Stylus
Recalls3 campaignsFuel economy30 mpg bestReliability3.5/5Common problems32 complaintsDimensionsSize, weight, generationsCargo space11 cu ftWindow stickerOriginal Monroney labelDecode a VINWhat each character meansAbout this car1987–1992

Frequently asked questions

How do I check a Isuzu Stylus VIN for free?

Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 17 NHTSA complaints from 13 Stylus runs and 1 recall campaigns. No account, no card.

Which Stylus production run has the most complaints?

JABRT5350M7, a 1991 build, with 2 complaints. The typical Stylus run has 1.3.

Does the Stylus get more complaints than the BMW M3?

No: 1.3 complaints per production run for the Stylus against 1.5 for the BMW M3.

How many Stylus complaints involve a crash?

17.6% of 17 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 0 involved a fire.

Complaint and recall records from NHTSA, grouped by VIN production run (characters 1–11). Per-run rates computed by ForCar. Federal data covers safety only — title, odometer and insurance history are not included. Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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