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1998 Isuzu Hombre

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
53
Latest Jun 8, 2016
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
1
Latest Nov 25, 1997
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
0
Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
5
5 injuries, 0 deaths reported

Overview

Our database contains 53 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 1998 Isuzu Hombre, most frequently naming the visibility, engine and brakes categories. 1 safety recall has been issued covering this model year; and 33 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Visibility2340.4%
  • Engine814.0%
  • Brakes814.0%
  • Airbags35.3%
  • Electrical35.3%
  • Other / unspecified35.3%
  • Interior & seats23.5%
  • Body & structure23.5%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

1 campaign cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
97V208002

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD

Nov 25, 1997
1,299 units potentially affected
The defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS AND MULTI-PURPOSE VEHICLES. AN ENGINE ELECTRICAL WIRING-HARNESS CLIP CAN MELT AND DRIP ONTO THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD.
The risk: THE CLIP MATERIAL ON THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD CAN IGNITE AND SUBSEQUENTLY IGNITE OTHER COMBUSTIBLE COMPONENTS RESULTING IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
The remedy: DEALERS ARE CONTACTING OWNERS BY TELEPHONE TO HAVE THEIR VEHICLES TOWED TO THE DEALER AND ALTERNATE TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED TO THEM UNTIL THE DEALER CAN REROUTE THE ELECTRICAL WIRING-HARNESS.
ISUZU MOTORS LIMITEDView on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

View all 53
Tires & wheels
Filed Jun 8, 2016

I HAVE HAD 3 TOYO TIRES BUBBLE AND SEPARATE IN THE LAST 4 MONTHS AND TOYO WILL NOT TAKE RESPONSIBILITY. I FEEL THAT THEIR TIRES ARE DANGEROUS AND NEED TO BE TESTED.

NHTSA ID
10873188
Incident
Jun 7, 2016
Mileage
140,000 mi
Brakes
Filed Nov 24, 2015

ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS WHEN GOING TO STOP AT A LIGHT OR STOP SIGN, NO MATTER WHAT SPEED, THE BRAKE PEDAL GIVES RESISTANCE, IT SOUNDS LIKE THERE IS GRINDING OF METAL, AND THE TRUCK DOES NOT STOP INSTEAD IT SLOWS DOWN UNTIL IT REACHES THE STOP. I HAVE REPLACED THE WHOLE BRAKING SYSTEM YET THE PROBLEM STILL OCCURS. IT IS A PROBLEM WITH THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM VERY SIMILAR TO THE RECALL MADE ON THE 1998 ISUZU RODEO.

NHTSA ID
10806607
Incident
Sep 15, 2015
Mileage
60,000 mi
Electrical
Filed Mar 7, 2014

BETWEEN 96,000 AND 97000 MILES, THE ENGINE SHUT DOWN 3 TIMES, AS IF SOMEONE HAD TURNED THE KEY OFF. FIRST TIME TURNING A CORNER. TWO OTHER TIMES, WHILE DRIVING 45 AND 60MPH. NO CONTROL OVER VEHICLE. VERY LUCKY NOBODY NEAR ME, OR SOMEONE PROBABLY WOULD HAVE BEEN SEVERELY INJURED. PROBLEM FIXED, BY BUTITTA AUTO 6765 MILL ROAD, ROCKFORD, IL 61108 IGNITION MODULE HAD TO BE REPROGRAMMED. *TR

NHTSA ID
10567858
Incident
Mar 7, 2012
Mileage
96,000 mi
EngineVisibility
Filed Dec 13, 2011

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 ISUZU HOMBRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH IN RAINY WEATHER, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED. ALSO, WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND ALL OF THE INSTRUMENTAL PANEL LIGHTS WERE ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AFTER WAITING A FEW MINUTES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED BY A DEALER NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 80,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.

NHTSA ID
10439744
Incident
Jan 1, 2010
Mileage
80,000 mi
Visibility
Filed Oct 20, 2010

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 ISUZU HOMBRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPER WOULD NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY INTERMITTENTLY. SOMETIMES IT WOULD WORK AND OTHER TIMES, IT WOULD NOT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER WHO STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS AND COULD OFFER NO ASSISTANCE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 50,000.

NHTSA ID
10361376
Incident
Oct 10, 2010
Mileage
50,000 mi
Visibility
Filed Sep 16, 2010

THE WIPERS JUST STARTED STOPPING WHILE DRIVING. THEN IT WOULD GO BACK ON, BUT WHEN YOU ARE ON THE HWY AND IT IS RAINING; IT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO CONTINUE DRIVING HOPING THEY WILL GO BACK ON. I HAVE NOT GONE INTO HAVE IT REPAIRED. IT USED TO DO IT INTERMITTENTLY AND IF YOU GO OVER A BUMP IT WOULD START WORKING AGAIN. YESTERDAY, IT STOPPED ALTOGETHER. THERE WAS A RECALL NOTICE FOR MODEL YR 1996 CAMPAIGN 98V150002. *TR

NHTSA ID
10355982
Incident
Sep 15, 2010
Visibility
Filed Jul 24, 2008

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 ISUZU HOMBRE. IN STORMY OR HOT WEATHER CONDITIONS, THE FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED INTERMITTENTLY. THE FAILURE REDUCES VISIBILITY AND INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT HIS PARTICULAR YEAR WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 98V150002 (VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER); THEREFORE, THE MANUFACTURER WOULD NOT ASSUME ANY FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE REPAIRS. HE FILED A COMPLAINT (CASE NUMBER 08206028) WITH THE MANUFACTURER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 90,000. UPDATED 09/16/08 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THE WIPERS WORK 70% OF THE TIME. WHEN HE SHUTE THE SWITCH OFF, THE WIPERS CONTINUED TO RUN. UPDATED 09/19/08. *JB

NHTSA ID
10235650
Incident
Jul 24, 2001
Mileage
4,000 mi
Electrical
Filed Sep 25, 2007

PASSLOCK PROBLEMS. *JB

NHTSA ID
10204069
Incident
Aug 23, 2007

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

IB13-R-001G

This bulletin outlines the procedures for using the Alpine Exchange Program (the "Exchange Program"). The Exchange Program must be used when any Alpine radio or other component covered by this bulletin is repaired under warranty and may also be used for radio and component repairs not covered under warranty. Contact Alpine directly for pricing and payment methods applicable to radio and component repairs not covered under warranty.

WB13-X-001B

EQUIPMENT

Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc. (ICTA) is providing the following procedural recommendations to improve dealer efficiency when submitting Parts Warranty claims. We strongly recommend dealers follow these procedures in order to avoid delays in Parts Warranty claim payments and/or claim chargeback. This bulletin was revised to add a Parts Warranty Form

WB13-X-001A

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc. (ICTA) is providing the following procedural recommendations to improve dealer efficiency when submitting Parts Warranty claims. We strongly recommend dealers follow these procedures in order to avoid delays in Parts Warranty claim payments and/or claim chargeback.

IB09-X-002B

EQUIPMENT

The following is a list of the Isuzu-recommended Threebond product part numbers identified in the various Isuzu Workshop Manuals and bulletins. If a Threebond product is unavailable, we recommend that you utilize the chart below to find equivalent of similar products (when available) from Loctite and Permatex.

IB09-X-004C

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

The Isuzu Commercial Truck of America (ICTA) Service Technical Assistance Center (TAC) provides diagnostic support to Isuzu dealer technicians repairing Isuzu vehicles in and out of vehicle warranty. A TAC case number will be issued solely for information tracking purposes and future contact reference.

05-06-04-035D

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

This informational bulletin provides the technician with information on what E85 fuel may due to a non E85 vehicle.

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Isuzu Hombre by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2007000—
2006000—
2002000—
2001000—
2000710—
1999000—
1998Viewing531044.0
1997253356.8
1996374261.4
1995000—
1994000—
1993000—
1992000—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.