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1997 Isuzu Npr

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.
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Latest Jan 7, 2015
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.
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Latest May 22, 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.
1
2 injuries, 0 deaths reported

Overview

Our database contains 4 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 1997 Isuzu Npr, most frequently naming the tires & wheels, body & structure and brakes categories. 1 safety recall has been issued covering this model year; and 12 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

  • Tires & wheels240.0%
  • Body & structure120.0%
  • Brakes120.0%
  • Engine120.0%

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
97V087001

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

May 22, 1997
464 units potentially affected
The defect: THE FRONT AXLE BRAKE HOSES WERE DAMAGED DURING TRANSPORTATION OF THE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY WITH THE BRAKE HOSES ATTACHED.
The risk: THIS DAMAGE COULD RESULT IN BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE, REDUCING THE BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS AND INCREASING THE STOPPING DISTANCES.
The remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FRONT AXLE BRAKE HOSES (RIGHT AND LEFT) AND ANY HOSE SHOWING DAMAGE WILL BE REPLACED.
ISUZU MOTORS LIMITEDView on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

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

Body & structure
Filed Jan 7, 2015

CITY OF TEMPE ARIZONA IS FORCING VEHICLE OWNERS TO REDUCE THE OVERALL LENGTH OF THEIR VEHICLE (21 FEET) TO PARK AT THEIR HOMES. THE MOST ECONOMICAL WAY TO COMPLY IS TO CHOP IN THE MIDDLE TO KEEP THE TOW ARRANGEMENT WHICH WEAKENS THE STRENGTH AND INTEGRITY OF THE METAL CAUSING A HAZARD FOR THE PUBLIC. THIS INCLUDES TRAILERS IN TRAILER PARKS. *TR

NHTSA ID
10670644
Incident
Jan 7, 2015
Mileage
278,000 mi
Tires & wheels
Filed Oct 22, 2001
Fire reported2 injuries reported

WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING, BOTH RIGHT REAR TIRES BLEW OUT CAUSING THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL AND CRASH INTO THE WALL RESULTING IN FIRE, THERE WERE TWO INJURIES. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT) *YH

NHTSA ID
563749
Incident
Aug 14, 2001
Tires & wheels
Filed Nov 8, 2000

BACK LEFT OUTBOARD TIRE DELAMINATED ENTIRE TREAD CAME OFF 0N 8\30\99.... BOTH OF THE BACK LEFT TIRES REPLACED... ON 9\16\00 BACK RIGHT OUTBOARD TIRE DELAMINATED ... CONSIDERABLE AMOUNT OF DAMAGE DONE TO SPRAY PIPING.. REPLACED ALL OF THE 4 REMAINING TIRES. FAILURES WERE REPORTED TO THE DEALER. WAS ASSURED THAT GOODYEAR WOULD ADDRESS WITH MEW. THEY DID NOT. NOW I SEE WHY. *AK (TIRESIZE: 16 INCH)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 16 INCH )

NHTSA ID
735987
Incident
Aug 30, 1999
BrakesEngine
Filed May 26, 1999

FAN CLUTCH HAS GONE OUT TWO TIMES ALREADY. ISUZU TOLD US IN 98 THAT THE FAN CLUTCH WAS DEFECTIVE AND A NEW STYLE WAS TO BE BUILT. IN FEB OF 1999 THEY FINALLY CAN OUT WITH A NEW MODEL. TIME WILL TELL IF IT WAS A NEW MODEL OF ANOTHER LIE. WE ALSO HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THE ABS BRAKE WARNING CABLE BEING WORN THROUGH CAUSING LOSS OF ABS SYSTEM. MANUFACTURER SAYS IT WAS OUT OF WARRANTY, YET I CANT SEE WHY A BRAKE LINE TO WEAR THROUGH AT 84000 MILES ON HIGHWAY ROADS.

NHTSA ID
706903
Incident
Apr 20, 1999

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.

IB-14-X-001

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

ISUZU: INFORMATION REGARDING CORROSION INHIBITOR IMPROVEMENT THAT CHANGES COLOR OF COOLANT TO A DARK COLOR AND IS ADDED AT PORT TO BOTH RADIATOR AND SURGE TANK. *PE

050604035

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

USAGE OF E85 FUELS IN GM VEHICLES. 1997 - 2008 ALL GM CARS AND TRUCKS. 1997 - 2008 ALL SATURN VEHICLES. *TT UPDATED. *KB UPDATED ON 10/22/07. *NJ

SB0002C001

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL

CERTAIN MODELS EQUIPPED WITH 5.7L V8 ENGINES, THAT ARE REGISTERED IN CALIFORNIA MAY EXPERIENCE A SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT, MISFIRE ROUGH IDLE OR HARD START DUE TO A DEPOSIT BUILD-UP ON THE SEQUENTIAL CENTRAL PORT FUEL INJECTOR (SCPI) POPPET VALVE(S). *TT

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 Npr by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2020100—
2019140—
2018030—
2017120—
2016151—
2015151—
2014041—
2013241—
2012151—
2011020—
2010000—
2009120—
2008230—
2007230—
2006930—
2005200—
2004010—
2003010—
2002200—
2001000—
2000100—
1999100—
1998210—
1997Viewing410—
1996100—
1995100—
1994110—
1993100—
1992000—
1991100—
1990010—
1989010—

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.