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Isuzu Hombre recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns and 122 owner complaints for the Isuzu Hombre, covering model years 1996 to 2000. The 1998 model year drew the most complaints (53), and Visibility is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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  • 8 recall campaigns on file
  • 122 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 4 model years with data (1996–2000)
  • most complaints: 1998 (53 for that model year)
  • top component: Visibility (55 complaints)
  • latest recall 03V210000 (reported Jun 2, 2003)
  • 12 complaints reporting a crash (9.8%)
  • 2 complaints reporting a fire (1.6%)
  • 8 complaints reporting an injury (6.6%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Isuzu Hombre complaints by model year

4 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 1998 model year has the most complaints: 53 of 122, or 43.4%. Next come 1996 (37) and 1997 (25). The fewest are for 2000, with 7 complaints.

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years
Isuzu Hombre owner complaints to NHTSA by model year, 1996–2000Column chart of 122 complaints across 5 model years. The highest is 1998 with 53. The full figures are in the table below the chart.1996: 37 complaints3719961997: 25 complaints2519971998: 53 complaints5319981999: 0 complaints19992000: 7 complaints72000
Isuzu Hombre complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Isuzu Hombre complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
1996374130
1997251110
1998535040
200072000
All model years12212280

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Isuzu Hombre components

top 15 · NHTSA categories

Visibility is the component named most often, in 55 complaints (45.1% of all 122), followed by Engine and Engine Cooling (16) and Service Brakes, Hydraulic (13).

Components named most often in Isuzu Hombre complaints (top 15)
Components named most often in Isuzu Hombre complaints (top 15)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Visibility5545.1%
Engine and Engine Cooling1613.1%
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1310.7%
Air Bags86.6%
Electrical System86.6%
Equipment64.9%
Power Train54.1%
Parking Brake32.5%
Seats32.5%
Steering32.5%
Structure32.5%
Vehicle Speed Control32.5%
Fuel System, Gasoline21.6%
Exterior Lighting10.8%
Fuel/Propulsion System10.8%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

  • They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
  • Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
  • Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
  • One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
  • Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Isuzu Hombre recalls

8 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name Hombre, newest first. The 8 campaigns cover model years 1996 to 2000. The 1996 model year appears in the most campaigns (4).

  • 8 recall campaigns
Isuzu Hombre recall campaigns covering each model year
1996: 4 campaigns1997: 3 campaigns1998: 1 campaign1999: no campaigns2000: 1 campaign
Highlighted: the model year with the most campaigns.

  1. NHTSA campaign 03V210000

    Reported

    Visibility › Rear Window Wiper/Washer › Motor

    Model years 1996–1997

    On certain pickup trucks with certain model-engine combinations, the windshield wiper motor may fail due to cracked solder joints on the controller circuit board. The windshield wipers could work intermittently or not at all.

    Consequence:
    If this were to occur during bad weather, driver visibility would be reduced, which could result in a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the wiper motor circuit board and cover. Owner notification began July 14, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Isuzu at 1-800-255-6727.

    Filed by Isuzu Motors Limited

  2. NHTSA campaign 00V258002

    Reported

    Equipment › Other › Labels

    Model year 2000

    Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles. Some of these vehicles were built with incorrect payload information on the vehicle certification label. The payload shown on the label is greater than the maximum validated payload. If the vehicle were loaded to the incorrectly labeled payload, it may not ride and handle in the manner that the driver expects.

    Consequence:
    This could result in a loss of control of the vehicle or an inability to stop the vehicle within expected stopping distances.
    Remedy:
    Owners will be sent a new label for installation on the driver's door of the vehicle.

    Filed by Isuzu Motors Limited

  3. NHTSA campaign 98V150002

    Reported

    Visibility › Windshield Wiper/Washer

    Model year 1996

    Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles, 2 and 4-wheel drive. Solder joints near the wiring harness connector can crack causing the windshield wipers to work intermittently.

    Consequence:
    This condition can result in inoperative wipers, reducing a driver's visibility, and increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the wiper motor circuit board and cover.

    Filed by Isuzu Motors Limited

  4. NHTSA campaign 97V208002

    Reported

    Electrical System › Wiring › Front Underhood

    Model year 1998

    Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and multi-purpose vehicles. An engine electrical wiring-harness clip can melt and drip onto the exhaust manifold.

    Consequence:
    The clip material on the exhaust manifold can ignite and subsequently ignite other combustible components resulting in a vehicle fire.
    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.

    Filed by Isuzu Motors Limited

  5. NHTSA campaign 97V146002

    Reported

    Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings

    Model year 1997

    Vehicle description: light duty passenger pickup trucks equipped with 4.3L engines. The front brake line can contact the left-hand side of the engine oil pan causing the brake line to wear to the point of brake fluid loss during brake application.

    Consequence:
    Brake fluid loss can reduce braking effectiveness and increase stopping distances resulting in a vehicle crash without prior warning.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect the clearance between the oil pan and the brake line. If the clearance is 6MM or less, dealers will install an additional brake line clip and if there was contact between the oil pan and brake line, the front brake line will be replaced.

    Filed by Isuzu Motors Limited

  6. NHTSA campaign 97V096002

    Reported

    Seat Belts

    Model year 1997

    Vehicle description: extended cab pickup trucks equipped with 60/40 front bench seats and extended cab pickup trucks and 2-door utility vehicles equipped with manual locking recliner bucket seats. The outboard safety belt webbing on the driver's and/or passenger's seat can separate during a frontal impact.

    Consequence:
    If a separation occurred and there were secondary crash events or vehicle rollover, there would be no belt restraint of the occupant and increased injuries could occur.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will install a protective cover over the recliner mechanism.

    Filed by Isuzu Motors Limited

  7. NHTSA campaign 97V008002

    Reported

    Visibility › Windshield

    Model year 1996

    The top coat paint severely peels due to overbaking of the powder primer prior to the top coat application. Since the windshield primer and adhesive adhere to the top coat paint onthe windshield opening flange, the windshield does not comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 212, "windshield mounting."

    Consequence:
    In the event of a vehicle crash, the windshield may not stay in place as required by FMVSS No. 212.
    Remedy:
    All vehicles have been repurchased. This campaign is 100%.

    Filed by Isuzu Motors Limited

  8. NHTSA campaign 96V059001

    Reported

    Exterior Lighting › Headlights

    Model year 1996

    A brazilian domestic headlamp was inadvertently installed on these vehicles instead of the required U.S. domestic assembly. This does not meet the requirements of FMVSS No. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."

    Consequence:
    Consequence of non-compliance: reduced lighting from these head lamps can cause a visibility problem increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect both the left and right head lamp assemblies for presence of the aiming pads. If the head lamp assembly does note have these aiming pads, it will be replaced with the correct head lamp assembly.

    Filed by Isuzu Motors Limited

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it; older campaigns, which NHTSA stores in capital letters, are shown in sentence case. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means
What each recall field means
FieldWhat it tells you
Campaign numberNHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
ComponentThe system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
SummaryWhat the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
ConsequenceThe safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
RemedyWhat the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.
  • Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
  • A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
  • Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Isuzu Hombre questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Isuzu Hombre have?

NHTSA lists 8 vehicle recall campaigns for the Isuzu Hombre, covering model years 1996 to 2000. The most recent, 03V210000, was reported on June 2, 2003 and is filed under “Visibility”. The 1996 model year is covered by the most campaigns (4).

Which Isuzu Hombre model year has the most complaints?

The 1998 model year, with 53 of the 122 complaints in NHTSA’s file (43.4%). The next are 1996 (37) and 1997 (25). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common Isuzu Hombre complaint?

Visibility is the component named most often: 55 complaints, or 45.1% of all 122. Engine and Engine Cooling (16) and Service Brakes, Hydraulic (13) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Isuzu Hombre?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Isuzu dealer.

How many Isuzu Hombre complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 122 complaints, 12 report a crash, 2 a fire, 8 at least one injury and 0 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.