1996 ISUZU HOMBRE

4 recalls — 43 complaints — 14 TSBs

VISIBILITY:REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR

Defect Description

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.

14,860 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: ISUZU MOTORS LIMITED

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

Defect Description

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.

8,925 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: ISUZU MOTORS LIMITED

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

Defect Description

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, "WIND... Read more

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%.

8 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: ISUZU MOTORS LIMITED

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Defect Description

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.

1,547 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: ISUZU MOTORS LIMITED

Complaint Statistics

43 total complaints 5 crashes 1 fires 3 injuries

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER	11
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR	7
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP	3
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL	2
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE	2
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER	1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH	1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS	1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	1
AIR BAGS	1

Incident date: Dec 28, 2007

REPLACEMENT OF MUFFLER AND HEADER PIPE, THAT CAME LOOSE CAUSING A RATTLE AND EXHAUST LEAK IN CAB,SERVICE CENTER SAID HE REPLACES 4 OR 5 A WEEK ON 1996 CHEVROLET S-10'S AND ISUZU SMALL TRUCKS. THIS REPLACEMENT COST ME $400.00. *TR

Incident date: Jun 1, 2004

RECALL NOTICE REGARDING WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR. *MR THE CONSUMER REQUESTED REIMBURSEMENT. THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR WAS REPLACED. *SC

Incident date: Sep 30, 2003

BOTH SIDE REARVIEW EXTERIOR MIRRORS BROKE ON DIFFERENT OCCASIONS. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK BOTH MIRRORS FELL OFF. *TS *NLM

CONSUMER STATES THAT WINDSHIELD WIPERS QUIT WORKING ,NO WARNING. DEALER STATES THAT MODULAR NEEDS REPLACING. *AK

Incident date: Jun 9, 2003

VEHICLE FIRE 1996 ISUZU HOMBRE PICK UP TRUCK. ARRIVED HOME AND TRUCK ENGINE WAS SMOKING. THOUGHT LOSS OF RADIATOR, BUT ENGINE AREA WAS ON FIRE. *JB

Fire

WINDSHIELD WIPER WORK INTERMITTENTLY DURING USAGE. *AK THERE WAS A 20 PERCENT FAILURE RATE. THE PROBLEM WOULD WORSEN WHEN WET. *SCC *JB

WHILE DRIVING IN THE RAIN, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORKED SPORADICALLY. *JB

THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR ON THE TRUCK WOULD PERFORM ERRATIC OR QUIT WORKING WHILE IN USE WITH NO WARNING. THE OWNER REPLACED THE MOTOR WITH ANOTHER ONE THAT EVENTUALLY REPEATED THE ERRATICAL OPERATION. THE OWNER IS CONCERNED AND FEEL THAT THE MANUFACTURE SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS. PLEASE D... Read more

Incident date: May 1, 2002

98 V 15 000/WINDSHIELD WIPERS: FUEL FUMES ARE GETTING INTO VEHICLE. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Incident date: Aug 28, 2001

WINDSHIELD WIPERS WERE WORKING INTERMITTENTLY. CURRENTLY, NOT AT ALL. DEALER NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Incident date: Apr 1, 2000

FIRST TIME I BROUGHT THIS IN THEY SAID IF IT HAPPENES AGAIN BRING IT BACK WHEN THEY FIXED IT I HAD TO PAY FOR THE PART AND LABOR THEY SAID THERE WAS NO RECALL ON MY MODEL OF VEHICLE. BUT THEY SAID ON OTHER MODELS THERE WAS A RECALL. IT HAD COST ME APPROXIMATELY 200 DOLLARS TO HAVE THIS FIXED, AND NO... Read more

Incident date: Nov 2, 2001

NEED THIS REPAIRED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO PREVENT ACCIDENT. NEED AUTO FOR WORK. NO SAFETY DEFECT STATED. *AK

Incident date: Feb 10, 2000

THERE WAS A RECALL ON THIS THAT ENDED THE MONTH BEFORE MY TRUCK WAS BUILT. I COULD NOT GET THE MANUFACTURER TO TAKE CARE OF THE PROBLEM SO I HAD IT REPAIRED MYSELF. THE ELECTRICAL SHOP I WENT TO SHOWED ME THE BROKEN SOLDER POINTS ON THE PLUG CONNECTOR. AFTER THOSE WHERE RESOLDERED HAVE HAD NO PROBLE... Read more

Incident date: Aug 14, 2000

DON'T THINK SUCH AN EXPENSIVE PART SHOULD FAIL THAT SOON.(3 YEARS OLD). NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK

Incident date: Mar 18, 1999

WE WERE INFORMED THAT THIS WAS A RECALL-BUT DEALERSHIP SAID NO! NOSAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK

Incident date: Sep 5, 1997

WINDSHIELD WIPERS START AND STOP WHEN EVER THEY WANT.THEY DO NOT WORK AT ALL NOW, ESPECIALLY WHEN IT RAINS!!! I HAVE HAD THIS SAME PROBLEM ON THE LAST 3 CHEVY PRODUCTS THAT I HAVE OWNED.OUR LOCAL DEALER SAID HE HAS REPLACED OVER 200 UNITS IN THE LAST YEAR,AND PARTS FOR THIS WIPER UNIT ARE NOT AVALIB... Read more

THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE DRIVING, LOCAL DEALER UNABLE TO FIND PROBLEM. NLM

Incident date: Jul 25, 2000

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT ANY MPH VEHICLE WILL STALL WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, AND AT THE SAME TIME, POWER STEERING WILL BE LOST. *AK

Incident date: Jul 25, 2000

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT ANY MPH VEHICLE WILL STALL WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, AND AT THE SAME TIME, POWER STEERING WILL BE LOST. *AK

Incident date: Feb 10, 2000

WINDSHIELD WIPERS HAVE FAILED SEVERAL TIMES DUE TO WIRING PROBLEM AND NEARLY CASING AN ACCIDENT THE FIRST TIME WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIWAY AT 55 MPH DURING HEAVY RAIN. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BOTH TOLD ME IT IS MY PROBLEM OR PAY TO HAVE IT FIXED. MY TRUCK WAS MANUFATURED IN JUNE OF 1996 AND FALL... Read more

BRAKES MAKE A GRINDING NOISE WHEN APPLIED AND MALFUNCTION, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SKID/SLIDE. THERE HAVE BEEN MANY OCCURRENCES, ONE CAUSING VEHICLE TO REAREND ANOTHER VEHICLE. *AK

Crash

BRAKES MAKE A GRINDING NOISE WHEN APPLIED AND MALFUNCTION, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SKID/SLIDE. THERE HAVE BEEN MANY OCCURRENCES, ONE CAUSING VEHICLE TO REAREND ANOTHER VEHICLE. *AK

Crash

WINDSHIELD WIPERS WOULD WORK INTERMITTENTLY . CONSUMER TRIED TO CALL MANUFACTURER 3 TIMES, NO REPLY. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

RE: LOW HEAD RESTS.. THE SEAT WAS NOT DESIGNED FOR ANYONE WITH ANY HEIGHT. I AM 6'3". MY HEAD MISSES HEAD REST ENTIRELY. I DON'T THINK YOU HAVE TO BE AS TALL AS ME FOR THIS TO HAPPEN. IF I AM IN AN ACCIDENT, MY HEAD WILL HIT THE REAR-WINDOW. THIS WILL OCCUR WHETHER I AM HIT FROM BEHIND... OR I... Read more

Incident date: Feb 15, 1999

RECALL 98V150002. WIINDSHIELD WIPERS WORK INTERMITTENTLY. A/C BLOWS OUT WARM AIR. DEALER NOT AWARE OF PROBLEMS. NO REPAIRWORK DONE. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Incident date: Feb 15, 1999

RECALL 98V150002. WIINDSHIELD WIPERS WORK INTERMITTENTLY. A/C BLOWS OUT WARM AIR. DEALER NOT AWARE OF PROBLEMS. NO REPAIRWORK DONE. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Incident date: Jul 14, 1999

WINDSHIELD WIPERS QUIT WORKING IN THE MIDDLE OF OPERATION. AFTER A FEW MINUTES, WINDSHIELD WIPERS MAY COME BACK ON. SOMETIMES DRIVER WILL PLAY WITH THE WIPERS TO GET THEM TO WORK AGAIN. DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN CORRECTED AT OWNER'S EXPENSE. TRUCK NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL... Read more

Incident date: Jun 30, 1999

THE CONSUMER STATE'S WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH CABLE BROKE, CAUSING THE SPARE TIRE TO FALL OFF. *AK

Incident date: Dec 10, 1998

WINDSHIELD WIPER CIRCUIT BOARD FAILED/REPLACED PRIOR TO RECALL, WIPERS FAILED SEVERAL TIMES WHILE DRIVING IN THE RAIN, HAD TO BE RESTARTED EACH TIME. (98V-150)

WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOP IN THE UPWARD POSITON WHILE DRIVING.

Incident date: Aug 27, 1998

WHEN DRIVING VEHICLE IN RAIN WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORK INTERMITTENTLY, AND THE CONSUMER HAS TO PULL OVER WHEN IT IS RAINING VERY HARD. *AK

Incident date: Oct 14, 1998

WHILE IN AN ACCIDENT THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED MANUFACTURER. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Crash

Incident date: Jul 6, 1998

WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED THEY LET GO, THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER NOTFIED. *AK

Incident date: Dec 28, 1997

REAR AXLE CRACKED, CAUSING LOCK UP.

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 65 70 MPH WHEN ALL ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS DIED OUT, RESULTING IN LOSS OF BRAKES/STEERING, NO CONTROL OF VEHICLE. CONSUMER HAD TO RESTART VEHICLE IN ORDER TO REGAIN CONTROL, AND PREVENT AN ACCIDENT. DEALER REPLACED BATTERY COMPUTER. *AK

Incident date: Dec 3, 1997

DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT COLLISION WHILE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION.

1 injured

Incident date: Oct 16, 1997

WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT ATTEMPTED TO SWITCH FROM DIM TO BRIGHT LIGHTS AND LIGHTS WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING. IN ADDITION, INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER MODULE FAILED. *AK

Incident date: Oct 16, 1997

WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT ATTEMPTED TO SWITCH FROM DIM TO BRIGHT LIGHTS AND LIGHTS WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING. IN ADDITION, INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER MODULE FAILED. *AK

Incident date: Apr 15, 1997

COMPUTER CONTROL MODULE FAILED, CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO STALL.

UPON IMPACT, DURING FRONTAL CRASH, AT APPROX. 60MPH, 12:30 ON FRONT BUMPER, HIT BARRIER HEAD ON, DRIVER'S AIRBAG FAILED TO DEPLOY, SUSTAINED HEAD, NECK AND BACK INJURIES. *AK

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Oct 14, 1996

APPLIED THE ABS AT 35MPH AND THE BRAKES DID NOT TAKE, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE OF A BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE IN THE MASTER CYLINDER. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *ASK

Crash 1 injured

Technical Service Bulletins — 1996 ISUZU HOMBRE

14 manufacturer communications from 14 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
220000 SEATS	2
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER	2
138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM	1
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY	1
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM	1
011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR	1
116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION	1
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE	1

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

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 als

350000 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 avoi

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

J44551 AIR CONDITIONER SUCTION SCREEN KIT REPAIR RECOMMENDATIONS AND PROCEDURES AFTER COMPRESSION FAILURES. *TT

061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON BACKFIRE DURING CRANK / START; NO START; SLOW OR HARD START / CRANK; GRINDING OR UNUSUAL NOISES DURING CRANK / START; CRACKED OR BROKEN ENGINE BLOCK AT THE STARTER BOSS; BROKEN STARTER DRIVE HOUSING; AND BROKEN

220000 SEATS

AMERICAN ISUZU MOTORS INC. IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THE AVAILABILITY OF TOP TETHER CHILD RESTRAINT SEAT ANCHOR BRACKET KITS FOR CERTAIN ISUZU SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE USE OF THIS ANCHOR BRACKET MAY BE NECESSARY WHEN INSTALLING CERTAIN CH

220000 SEATS

INFORMATION REGARDING THE AVAILABILITY OF THE CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHOR KIT. *TT

116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

CONDITIONS WITH IGNITION LOCK ( KEY ) CYLINDERS WILL NOT ROTATE. *YC

136200 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR

SOME VEHICLES FROM VIN T8700001 THROUGH T8708925 MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION IN WHICH THE WINDSHIELD WIER MOTOR MAY FAIL AFTER A YEAR OR MORE OF VEHICLE OPERATION. *TT

011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

INTERMITTENT STEERING COLUMN SNAP OR CLICK NOISE WHEN TURNING. 8YC

138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A WIND RUSH NOISE COMING FROMTHE PASSENGER-SIDE DASH WHEN THE MODE KNOB IS SET TO MAX A/C AND THE FAN CONTROL IS SET FOR LOW SPEED. *YC

162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

SOME VEHICLES ARE EXPERIENCING DAMAGE TO THE EXTERIOR PAINT SURFACE DUE TO INDUSTRIAL FALLOUT OR ACID RAIN. *YC

063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

ENHANCED EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM RECOMMENDED SPECIAL TOOLS. *YC

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

There are no Manufacturer Communications in accordance with 49 CFR 579.5 to report for March 2024 for Isuzu Motors Limited.

ISUZU HOMBRE — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the ISUZU HOMBRE across all model years (1996–2000).

9 Total Recalls

142 Total Complaints

0 Investigations

15 Reported Crashes

2 Reported Fires

0 Reported Deaths

ISUZU HOMBRE — Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2000	1	14	View
1998	1	58	View
1997	3	27	View
1996 (current)	4	43

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