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1991-2020 · 25 model years

Isuzu NPR Problems by year

Owners have filed 39 complaints about the Isuzu NPR across 25 model years, and it has 19 recalls. The 2016 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (1), while 1991, 1993, 1995 have far fewer than a typical year. The most reported problem area is the steering, followed by the suspension.

Most complaints for its age20161 complaint · 5 recallsSee the 2016
Complaints
39
Recalls
19
Crashes
4
Fires
2
Injuries
2
Deaths
0

NPR complaints by model year

Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
20201000Body, doors & structureA
20191400Wheels & tiresF
20180300-D
20171210Engine & coolingC
20161510BrakesF
20151500Engine & coolingF
20140400-D
20132400BrakesD
20121500BrakesF
20110200-C
20091200Transmission & drivetrainC
20082300Transmission & drivetrainD
20072300BrakesD
20069300SteeringF
20052010Acceleration & cruise controlB
20022001Body, doors & structureB
20001000Engine & coolingA
19991000SuspensionA
19982100Engine & coolingB
19974101Wheels & tiresD
19961000SteeringA
19951000Engine & coolingA
19941110-C
19931000Transmission & drivetrainA
19911000Transmission & drivetrainA

Most common NPR problems

Isuzu NPR recalls 19

Service brakes

20V193000157 vehicles affected

Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc. (Isuzu) is recalling certain 2019 NPR GAS, 2019 NPRHD GAS and 2019 Chevrolet 4500 vehicles. The brake line clips for the rear driver side brake line may have been incorrectly installed, potentially allowing the brake...

Latest NPR complaints

2007 Isuzu NPRBrakes

The contact was the driver of a 2007 Isuzu NPR for work. While driving approximately 50 MPH, the brakes failed to function as intended. The brake booster warning light was illuminated, and the brake pedal was depressed to the floorboard, but the vehicle failed to stop. The vehicle eventually came to a stop at a busy intersection. At the time of the failure, the vehicle was loaded with 400 eight-foot tables. The vehicle was not repaired or diagnosed by an independent mechanic or a dealer. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 163,000.

Filed Incident Service brakes, hydraulicNHTSA 11713008
2016 Isuzu NPRBrakesCrash

Vacuum pump on the motor that supplies vacuum to the brake booster. We have replaced this pump (Isuzu PART #: 97241035) on this vehicle 3 times in less than a week. These parts were Isuzu brand and the exact part number for our VIN and application. Went to hit the brakes, the brakes were not working and extremely hard to press, and not slowing the truck down. Driver ran into another vehicle. Yes, the problem has been reproduced multiple times by our internal tech and local Isuzu dealer. Also can be found on different forums with exact issue (see attached). Each time the part has failed, we have sent it back to dealer. No prior warning until the brakes were applied and not working.

Filed Incident Service brakesNHTSA 11611325
2020 Isuzu NPRBody, doors & structure

The latch that helps hold the cab in place (the cab flips to get to the engine) has popped a couple of times while driving. The cab stayed in place but it is disconcerting to hear about one of the pieces that holds the cab in place popping.

Filed Incident StructureNHTSA 11372434
2013 Isuzu NPRFuel system

While filling the fuel tank, when fuel reaches the top of the tank, it starts spilling out of the top of the tank. I brought the truck to my local mechanic, and he said the top of the tank is rusted and rotted out

Filed Incident Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 11363035
2019 Isuzu NPRWheels & tires

Tl* the contact owns a 2019 isuzu npr equipped with yokohama tires, tire line: lt radial, tire size: 215/85/r16, dot number: sbba. The contact stated while an employee was using the vehicle she noticed bubbles on side wall of the front passenger's side tire. The vehicle was taken to a tire shop and both front tires were replaced. The contact called south bay truck center located at 7327001005, carson, ca 90746, (310)984-3950, and notified the dealer of the failure. The contact stated there were several other...

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similar company vehicles equipped with the same tires that exhibited bubbles to the sidewall of the tires. Several of the tires were replaced. The manufacturer had been informed of failure. The failure mileage was approximately 13,000. The vin was not included. *Ln the consumer stated there is a fourth and fifth tire failure. *Tr*dt*jb

Filed Incident TiresNHTSA 11329335
2006 Isuzu NPRFuel system

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 isuzu npr. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced a fuel leak. Upon inspection, the contact noticed extreme corrosion underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer to be diagnosed nor repaired. The contact associated his failure with nhtsa campaign number: 15v704000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was contacted and informed him that his vehicle was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was approximately 102,000.

Filed Incident Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 11311650

Questions about the Isuzu NPR

Which Isuzu NPR years have the most problems?

By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 2006 (9), 1997 (4), 1998 (2). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 2016 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.

Which Isuzu NPR years have the fewest complaints?

Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 1991, 1993, 1995 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other NPR years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.

What are the most common Isuzu NPR problems?

Across every model year, owners report problems with the steering (7), suspension (6), wheels & tires (6) most often.

How many recalls does the Isuzu NPR have?

NHTSA lists 19 recalls across all Isuzu NPR model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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