Isuzu Hombre recall history and complaint patterns
Comprehensive recall and complaint data for the Isuzu Hombre, sourced from official National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) records.
Last updated: (NHTSA data snapshot)
At a Glance
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 Hombre, based on aggregated NHTSA counts and campaign metadata.
- Coverage spans model years 1996–2000 with 9 recall campaigns and 142 complaints in NHTSA data.
- Years with the most recall activity: 1996 (4), 1997 (3), and 2000 (1).
- Years with the most complaint volume: 1998 (58), 1996 (43), and 1997 (27).
- Top recall themes: Visibility and lighting, Brakes, and Electrical.
- Most reported complaint areas (across all years): Visibility:windshield wiper/washer, Visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor, Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip.
- Complaints are not proof of a defect, but repeated themes can be useful signals when researching a used vehicle.
- Always check your specific VIN for open recalls (open recalls are VIN-specific and can change over time).
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.
Visibility and lighting
4 campaigns · Years: 1996–1997These campaigns relate to lighting, glass, or visibility components (lamps, wipers, and related systems).
Brakes
1 campaign · Years: 1997These campaigns relate to braking system components that can affect stopping performance or warning behavior.
- 97V146002 · Service brakes, hydraulic: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Electrical
1 campaign · Years: 1998These campaigns relate to wiring or electrical components that can cause warning lights, loss of function, or fire risk in some cases.
- 97V208002 · Electrical system: Front underhood
Equipment and labeling
1 campaign · Years: 2000These campaigns relate to equipment compliance, labeling, or tires.
- 00V258002 · Equipment: Labels
Seats and restraints
1 campaign · Years: 1997These campaigns relate to seats, belts, airbags restraint integration, or child restraint anchoring components.
- 97V096002 · Seat belts
Most Reported Issues
Across all model years, the most frequently reported areas for the Isuzu Hombre in NHTSA complaint data are Visibility:windshield wiper/washer, Visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor, Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1 | 14 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:master cylinder, Exterior lighting. |
| 1998 | 1 | 58 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor, Visibility:windshield wiper/washer, Air bags:frontal. |
| 1997 | 3 | 27 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Visibility:windshield wiper/washer, Visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor, Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip. |
| 1996 | 4 | 43 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Visibility:windshield wiper/washer, Visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor, Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip. |
What to Do Next
- Check open recalls by VIN on the official NHTSA site (open recalls are VIN-specific).
- If buying used, ask for proof of recall remedy completion (dealer paperwork helps).
- If symptoms match common complaint themes, consider a mechanic inspection before purchase or long trips.
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: Visibility , Equipment and Electrical system
Other Isuzu Models
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- FSR 1989–1996
- FTR 2017–2027
- FVR 2020–2027
- H-Series 2005–2008
- i-280 2006–2006
- i-290 2007–2008
- i-350 2006–2006
- i-370 2007–2008
- I-Mark 1981–1989
- IMPULSE 1981–1992
- NPR 1987–2024
- NPR-HD 2016–2027
- NPR-XD 2016–2027
- NQR 1999–2027
- NRR 1989–2027
- Oasis 1996–1999
- REACH 2016–2019
- Rodeo 1989–2004
- Stylus 1987–1992
- Trooper 1984–2002
- Trooper II 1987–1991
- VehiCross 1999–2002
⚠️ Important Safety Information
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For any safety concerns: Always check your VIN on the official NHTSA site and contact an authorized dealer.