1998 ISUZU HOMBRE
1 recalls — 58 complaints — 36 TSBs
97V208002 Nov 25, 1997
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Defect Description
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.
Complaint Statistics
58 total complaints
6 crashes 7 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR | 9 |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | 8 |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 3 |
| EQUIPMENT | 3 |
| VISIBILITY:REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR | 3 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 2 |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIRING | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC | 2 |
TIRES
Jun 8, 2016
Incident date: Jun 7, 2016
I HAVE HAD 3 TOYO TIRES BUBBLE AND SEPARATE IN THE LAST 4 MONTHS AND TOYO WILL NOT TAKE RESPONSIBILITY. I FEEL THAT THEIR TIRES ARE DANGEROUS AND NEED TO BE TESTED.
SERVICE BRAKES
Nov 24, 2015
Incident date: Sep 15, 2015
ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS WHEN GOING TO STOP AT A LIGHT OR STOP SIGN, NO MATTER WHAT SPEED, THE BRAKE PEDAL GIVES RESISTANCE, IT SOUNDS LIKE THERE IS GRINDING OF METAL, AND THE TRUCK DOES NOT STOP INSTEAD IT SLOWS DOWN UNTIL IT REACHES THE STOP. I HAVE REPLACED THE WHOLE BRAKING SYSTEM YET THE PROBLEM S... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mar 7, 2014
Incident date: Mar 7, 2012
BETWEEN 96,000 AND 97000 MILES, THE ENGINE SHUT DOWN 3 TIMES, AS IF SOMEONE HAD TURNED THE KEY OFF. FIRST TIME TURNING A CORNER. TWO OTHER TIMES, WHILE DRIVING 45 AND 60MPH. NO CONTROL OVER VEHICLE. VERY LUCKY NOBODY NEAR ME, OR SOMEONE PROBABLY WOULD HAVE BEEN SEVERELY INJURED. PROBLEM FIXED, BY BU... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Dec 13, 2011
Incident date: Jan 1, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 ISUZU HOMBRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH IN RAINY WEATHER, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED. ALSO, WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND ALL OF THE INSTRUMENTAL PANEL LIGHTS WERE ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART... Read more
VISIBILITY
Dec 13, 2011
Incident date: Jan 1, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 ISUZU HOMBRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH IN RAINY WEATHER, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED. ALSO, WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND ALL OF THE INSTRUMENTAL PANEL LIGHTS WERE ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART... Read more
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Oct 20, 2010
Incident date: Oct 10, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 ISUZU HOMBRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPER WOULD NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY INTERMITTENTLY. SOMETIMES IT WOULD WORK AND OTHER TIMES, IT WOULD NOT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED.... Read more
VISIBILITY
Sep 16, 2010
Incident date: Sep 15, 2010
THE WIPERS JUST STARTED STOPPING WHILE DRIVING. THEN IT WOULD GO BACK ON, BUT WHEN YOU ARE ON THE HWY AND IT IS RAINING; IT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO CONTINUE DRIVING HOPING THEY WILL GO BACK ON. I HAVE NOT GONE INTO HAVE IT REPAIRED. IT USED TO DO IT INTERMITTENTLY AND IF YOU GO OVER A BUMP IT WOULD ... Read more
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Sep 16, 2010
Incident date: Sep 15, 2010
THE WIPERS JUST STARTED STOPPING WHILE DRIVING. THEN IT WOULD GO BACK ON, BUT WHEN YOU ARE ON THE HWY AND IT IS RAINING; IT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO CONTINUE DRIVING HOPING THEY WILL GO BACK ON. I HAVE NOT GONE INTO HAVE IT REPAIRED. IT USED TO DO IT INTERMITTENTLY AND IF YOU GO OVER A BUMP IT WOULD ... Read more
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Jul 24, 2008
Incident date: Jul 24, 2001
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 ISUZU HOMBRE. IN STORMY OR HOT WEATHER CONDITIONS, THE FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED INTERMITTENTLY. THE FAILURE REDUCES VISIBILITY AND INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT HIS PARTICULAR YEAR WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 98V15000... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE
Sep 25, 2007
Incident date: Aug 23, 2007
PASSLOCK PROBLEMS. *JB
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Mar 19, 2007
Incident date: Mar 16, 2007
TL*- THE CONTACT HAS A 1998 ISUZU HOMBRE AND STATED THAT EVERY TIME HE CLOSES THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR OR IS PUMPING GAS HE GETS A STATIC SHOCK. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE ELECTRIC SHOCK WAS JUST NORMAL AND THAT THERE WASN'T ANYTHING WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT... Read more
VISIBILITY:REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Sep 6, 2006
Incident date: Sep 3, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ON THE VEHICLE WORKED INTERMITTENTLY, THEN STOPPED FUNCTIONING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN IN FOR SERVICE. THERE WAS A NHTSA RECALL# 03V210000, WHICH PERTAINED TO THE WINDSHIELD WASHER/WIPER MOTOR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO THE... Read more
EQUIPMENT
Jul 31, 2006
Incident date: Jun 1, 2005
RED STICKER COPY OF DISAPPOINTMENT THAT NHTSA DID NOT RETURN HIS CALL. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED THE SPARE TIRE CABLE FAILED, WHICH CAUSED THE TIRE TO FALL ONTO THE ROAD AND SUBSEQUENTLY, THE TIRE BOUNCED HIGH INTO THE AIR AND CRASHED ONTO THE ROOF OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER STATED AFTER THE P... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
Oct 11, 2005
Incident date: Feb 15, 2004
FAILURE OF DRIVER SIDE TAILGATE SUPPORT CABLE. *NM
EQUIPMENT
Sep 17, 2005
Incident date: Sep 9, 2005
THE SPARE TIRE CABLE FAILED AND DROPPED MY TIRE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. NOTHING HAS BEEN REPLACED YET. *JB
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Sep 17, 2005
Incident date: Jun 18, 2004
WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED ONLY WHEN ITS RAINING. REPLACE WIRING HARNESS AND WIPER SWITCH. NONE OF THIS CORRECTED THE PROBLEM. *JB
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIRING
Jun 22, 2005
Incident date: Mar 6, 2001
DT: CONSUMER HAD TO REPLACE THE WINDSHIELD WIPER UNIT WHICH CRACKED TWICE. SHE CONTACTED THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER, AND WAS TOLD THAT MOISTURE GOT INTO THE UNIT AND CAUSED THE PROBLEM. THE UNIT JUST STOPPED WORKING WITH NO WARNING. WHEN REPLACING THE SWITCH THE WIPERS DIDN'T ALWAYS COME O... Read more
EQUIPMENT
Jun 14, 2005
Incident date: Jun 5, 2005
DRIVING DOWN US RT 1 IN LAUREL MD, SPARE TIRE CABLE FAILED AND RELEASED TIRE. TIRE FLEW UP IN THE AIR AND CAME DOWN ON THE TOP OF ANOTHER CAR, BARELY MISSED GOING THROUGH DRIVERS WINDSHEILD
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Dec 11, 2004
Incident date: Jan 2, 2004
WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED WORKING THEN STARTED WORKING AS IF THEY HAD A MIND OF THEIR OWN-- ONLY WHEN IT IS RAINING--THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE CIRCUIT BOARD FOR THIS PROBLEM THE YEAR BEFORE MY VEHICLE. *JB
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Nov 1, 2004
Incident date: Nov 1, 2004
THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING, WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONSUMER TRIED TO RESTART THE VEHICLE BUT WAS UNABLE TO DO SO. THE CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE CAMSHAFT SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. PLEASE FILL ... Read more
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Sep 20, 2004
Incident date: Jan 1, 1998
THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORKED INTERMITTENTLY. WINDSHIELD WIPERS GOT STUCK TO ONE SIDE OF THE WINDSHIELD AND WILL NOT RETURN TO THE OTHER. CONSUMER STATED COULD NOT DRIVE IN ANY RAIN WEATHER. *AK
VISIBILITY:REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Aug 23, 2004
Incident date: Aug 23, 2004
WHILE DRIVING IN INCLEMENT WEATHER THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS CAME ON AND OFF ON THEIR OWN. THIS WAS AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM, AND THE DEALER WAS AWARE OF IT. *AK *SC *JB
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Jun 27, 2004
Incident date: Jun 16, 2004
1998 ISUZU HOMBRE WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER PROBLEM. WORKS FINE THEN SUDDENLY STOPS. HAS OCCURRED A NUMBER OF TIMES SINCE 1998. IF YOU "JIGGLE" THE WIRING/CONNECTOR AT THE WIPER MOTOR UNDER THE HOOD THE WIPERS START WORKING AGAIN. HOWEVER, IT CAN AND WILL SUDDENLY RE-OCCUR AT ANY TIME. *JB
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
May 25, 2004
WHILE DRIVING IN THE RAIN THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED WORKING. THE CONSUMER HAD THE DEALER REPLACE THE MOTOR MODULE. PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS. *JB
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Apr 4, 2004
Incident date: Apr 2, 2004
EVERY TIME IT RAINS MY WINDSHIELD WIPERS QUIT WORKING WHILE I AM DRIVING. NO ACCIDENTS AS OF YET BUT CLOSE CALLS. MY ENGINE OVERHEATS TOO EASILY. *NM
VISIBILITY:REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Mar 11, 2004
Incident date: Mar 4, 2004
WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED IN RAIN DURING HARD DOWNPOUR. I THINK THE CIRCUIT BOARD CRACKED LIKED THE RECALLED CHEVROLEROLET S-10S AND CHEVROLET TRUCK ALSO MADE BY GM.THEY RECALLED ALL CHEVY TRUCK MADE AT SAME PLANT AS MINE FOR WIPERS STOPPING.MY HOMBREE WAS MADE IN USA BY CHEVY. THIS IS APOX 100TH TIM... Read more
1 injured
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Jan 5, 2004
Incident date: Jan 5, 2004
WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR DOES NOT WORK. *AK
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Dec 29, 2003
Incident date: Dec 29, 2003
WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED INTERMITTENTLY WITHOUT WARNING. *AK *NM
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Dec 10, 2003
VEHICLE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE MALFUNCTIONING.*MR WHILE DRIVING IN INCLEMENT WEATHER THE WINDSHIELD WIPER STOPPED WORKING AND RESULTED IN POOR VISIBILITY. THE CONSUMER DID SOME RESEARCH AND FOUND THAT THE VEHICLE WAS RECALL FOR THE WIPER CIRCUIT BOARD AND MOTOR COVER. THE CONSUMER WAS LATER TOLD T... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Nov 14, 2003
Incident date: Nov 14, 2003
CONSUMER STATED THAT SHE COULD NOT KEEP OIL IN VEHICLE. OIL JUST LEAVES THE VEHICLE WITHOUT ANY TRACE OF LEAKAGE ON THE GROUND OR OTHERWISE. TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER MANY TIMES, AND THEY KEPT TELLING HER THAT THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH VEHICLE. CONSUMER COULD NOT GO ANYWHERE WITHOUT CARRYING... Read more
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Sep 30, 2003
Incident date: Sep 30, 2003
1998 ISUZU HOMBRE. THE WINDSHIELD WIPER WORKS INTERMITTENTLY OR NOT AT ALL. 1996-1997 ISUZU HOMBRE WERE RECALLED FOR THIS SAME PROBLEM.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Sep 15, 2003
Incident date: Sep 12, 2003
WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH CLUTCH FAILED, PREVENTING VEHICLE TO SHIFT GEARS. *AK WHILE DRIVING THE CONSUMER ATTEMPTED TO LOW THE VEHICLE BUT THE CLUTCH WOULD NOT DISENGAGE FROM FIFTH GEAR. UPON EXAMINATION IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE SLAVE CYLINDER FAILED RENDERING THE CLUTCH INOPERATIVE. TH... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Aug 8, 2003
Incident date: Aug 8, 2003
THE VEHICLE CONSUMED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF OIL. THE DEALER STATED THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE WORKED ON. *JB
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Jul 25, 2003
THE CONSUMER STATED THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORKED INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING, WHICH RESULTED IN POOR VISIBILITY DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER. HOWEVER, THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED DUE TO VIN. *AK WIPERS COMPLETELY STOPPED WORKING AND WOULDN'T COME ON UNTIL 2-3 HOURS LATER. *PH *JB
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Jul 17, 2003
Incident date: Jan 1, 2003
THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE MALFUNCTIONING -- THEY DON'T COME ON SOMETIMES AND STOP IN THE MIDDLE OF DRIVING, TOO.*AK
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIRING
Jul 3, 2003
Incident date: May 1, 2003
WINDSHIELD WIPERS BEGAN TO WORK INTERMITENTLY. NO PARTICULAR PATTERN BACK IN NOVEMBER OF 2002. MY ISUZU DEALER SAID THAT THERE WAS A RECALL IN EFFECT BUT ONLY UP TO THE 1997 MODEL YEAR FOR THE ISUZU HOMBRE. THE DEFECT IS THE PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD BUILT INTO THE WINDSHIELD WIPER ASSEMBLY. THE COST... Read more
PARKING BRAKE
Jun 9, 2003
Incident date: Apr 5, 1999
INTERMITTENTLY EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKES FAILED TO ENGAGE. *AK THE CONSUMER SUGGESTED THAT FOR SOME UNKNOWN REASON, THE EMERGENCY BRAKE HAD BEGUN TO WORK AGAIN. *SCC *JB
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Jan 27, 2003
Incident date: Jun 1, 2002
1998 ISUZU HOMBRE 4X4, 5SPD, 4.3 LITER THERE ARE MULTIPLE ARES THAT NEED TO BE ADDRESSED. 1. THE PARKING BRAKE DOES NOT KEEP THE VEHICLE FROM ROLLING BACKWARDS ON EVEN THE SMALLEST HILLS. 2. THE PASSENGERS SEAT WILL NOT LATCH AFTER IT HAS BEEN PUSHED FORWARD THEN BACK INTO POSITION. IT MUST BE... Read more
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL
Jan 27, 2003
Incident date: Jun 1, 2002
1998 ISUZU HOMBRE 4X4, 5SPD, 4.3 LITER THERE ARE MULTIPLE ARES THAT NEED TO BE ADDRESSED. 1. THE PARKING BRAKE DOES NOT KEEP THE VEHICLE FROM ROLLING BACKWARDS ON EVEN THE SMALLEST HILLS. 2. THE PASSENGERS SEAT WILL NOT LATCH AFTER IT HAS BEEN PUSHED FORWARD THEN BACK INTO POSITION. IT MUST BE... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Jan 27, 2003
Incident date: Jun 1, 2002
1998 ISUZU HOMBRE 4X4, 5SPD, 4.3 LITER THERE ARE MULTIPLE ARES THAT NEED TO BE ADDRESSED. 1. THE PARKING BRAKE DOES NOT KEEP THE VEHICLE FROM ROLLING BACKWARDS ON EVEN THE SMALLEST HILLS. 2. THE PASSENGERS SEAT WILL NOT LATCH AFTER IT HAS BEEN PUSHED FORWARD THEN BACK INTO POSITION. IT MUST BE... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
May 28, 2002
Incident date: Apr 15, 2002
IT IS DIIFFCULT TO BRAKE BECAUSE BECAUSE THE FRONT BRAKES ARE INOPERABLE.*AK
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
May 24, 2002
Incident date: Jan 28, 2001
WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORKS INTERMITTENTLY. DEALER CONTACTED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
Jan 9, 2002
Incident date: Dec 30, 2001
THE BRAKES SUDDENLY FAILED AS I APPROACHED A STOP SIGN. I WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE AND CROSS THE INTERSECTION SAFELY. I LOOKED UNDER THE VEHICLE AND SAW FLUID LEAKING UNDER THE LEFT FRONT OF THE CAR. I LOOKED AT THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER AND IT WAS EMPTY. SINCE THIS OCCURRED ON A SUNDAY I GOT T... Read more
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Sep 25, 2001
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE IN RAIN WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED WORKING WITH NO WARNING, THEY WORKED INTERMITTENTLY, ALSO HAD TO REPLACE WINDSHIELD WIPER CONTROL MODULE. *AK *NLM
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Aug 9, 2001
Incident date: Jul 15, 2001
WINDSHIELD WIPERS INTERMITTENTLY STOPS WORKING WHEN IT RAINNING. WIFE ALMOST HAD AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED WORKING IN A RAIN STORM.*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
May 25, 2001
Incident date: Jan 25, 2001
MECHANICS INFORMED ME 1) ISUZU IS RESPONSIBLE; 2) ISUZU USED CHEVROLET ENGINE WITHOUT INFORMING ME; 3) ISUZU HAS NOT RESPONDED SINCE BEING NOTIFIED ON 2/24/2001
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL
Jan 30, 2001
PARKING BRAKES FAILED TO PREVENT ROLL BACK ON FLAT SURFACE. DEALER CLAIMS BRAKE IS NOT DESIGNED TO PREVENT VEHICLE FROM ROLLING BACKWARDS, IT IS DESIGNED TO PREVENT IT FROM ROLLING FORWARD. THEY DID PUT THIS IN WRITING.*AK
Crash
SEATS
Jul 27, 2000
Incident date: Dec 1, 1999
DRIVER SEAT FAILS TO LOCK IN PLACE, WILL SLIDE BACK WHEN PUSHING ON THE CLUTCH, WHEN THE SEAT SLIDE BACK, DRIVER FOOT COMES OFF THE BRAKES AND CLUTCH CAUSING CONTROL LOST.
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
May 19, 2000
Incident date: Apr 20, 2000
THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT WILL NOT ANCHOR PROPERLY. WHEN YOU ACCELERATE, THE SEAT SLIDES BACKWARDS. ALSO, WHEN SITTING STILL, IF I EXTEND MY LEGS, THE SEAT SLIDES BACKWARDS. I NOTIFIED THE DEALER AND HE SAID SEVERAL SIMILAR PROBLEMS HAD BEEN REPORTED. NO RECALL HAS BEEN ISSUED. THIS PROBLEM COULD CAUSE T... Read more
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Mar 28, 2000
Incident date: Mar 24, 2000
HEAD-ON COLLISION AT APPROX 30 MPH. BOTH AIR BAGS (DRIVER AND PASSENGER) FAILED TO DEPLOY DESPITE THE SEVERITY OF THE IMPACT. BUMPER DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE, ENGINE COLLAPSED, CAUSING AN OIL SPILL.
Crash
2 injured
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Technical Service Bulletins — 1998 ISUZU HOMBRE
36 manufacturer communications from 34 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 4 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 4 |
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 4 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 3 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 |
| 090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | 2 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 1 |
| 015100 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP | 1 |
IB13-R-001G
May 8, 2023
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
WB13-X-001B
Aug 30, 2022
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
WB13-X-001A
Aug 2, 2022
355200 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 avoi
IB09-X-004C
Jul 20, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The Isuzu Commercial Truck of America (ICTA) Service Technical Assistance Center (TAC) provides diagnostic support to Isuzu dealer technicians repairing Isuzu vehicles in and out of vehicle warranty. A TAC case number will be issued solely
IB09-X-002B
Jul 20, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
The following is a list of the Isuzu-recommended Threebond product part numbers identified in the various Isuzu Workshop Manuals and bulletins. If a Threebond product is unavailable, we recommend that you utilize the chart below to find eq
IB09-X-004C
Jul 20, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
The Isuzu Commercial Truck of America (ICTA) Service Technical Assistance Center (TAC) provides diagnostic support to Isuzu dealer technicians repairing Isuzu vehicles in and out of vehicle warranty. A TAC case number will be issued solely
IB09-X-004C
Jul 20, 2022
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
The Isuzu Commercial Truck of America (ICTA) Service Technical Assistance Center (TAC) provides diagnostic support to Isuzu dealer technicians repairing Isuzu vehicles in and out of vehicle warranty. A TAC case number will be issued solely
05-06-04-035D
May 9, 2014
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
This informational bulletin provides the technician with information on what E85 fuel may due to a non E85 vehicle.
0503002
Jun 1, 2005
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SPECIAL POLICY ADJUSTMENT CATALYTIC CONVERTER AND FRONT EXHAUST PIPE. *EH UPDATE. *TT
0412S003
Mar 1, 2004
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
J44551 AIR CONDITIONER SUCTION SCREEN KIT REPAIR RECOMMENDATIONS AND PROCEDURES AFTER COMPRESSION FAILURES. *TT
0403S001
Feb 1, 2004
063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
SERVICE ENGINE SOON (SES) LIGHT ILLUMINATED, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0420 SET. *TT
0405S001
Jan 1, 2004
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
HARSH 1-2 UPSHIFT AND MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P1870 SET. *TT
0302S002
Apr 1, 2003
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
SPECIAL POLICY ADJUSTMENT, SEQUENTIAL CENTRAL PORT FUEL INJECTION (SCPI) FAILURES IN CALIFORNIA ONLY. *TT
0302S003
Apr 1, 2003
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ROUGH IDLE AFTER START, AND/OR A SERVICE ENGINE SOON (SES) LIGHT. *TT
0301S001
Feb 1, 2003
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ENGINE/BALANCE SHAFT RATTLE SOUND. *TT
0204S003
Apr 1, 2002
100000 POWER TRAIN
REPLACEMENT ODOMETER PROGRAMING. *JG
0202S002
Feb 1, 2002
073000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
SEQUENTIAL CENTRAL PORT FUEL INJECTION (SCPI) WARRANTY EXTENSION FOR CALIFORNIA VEHICLES. *TT
SB0104S002
Aug 1, 2001
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON, TRANSMISSION STUCK IN THIRD GEAR, OR THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER BEING INOPERATIVE. *SLC
SB0105S002
Aug 1, 2001
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A NO REVERSE, SECOND GEAR, OR FOURTH GEAR CONDITION. *SLC
SB0111S007
Aug 1, 2001
162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON A RATTLE COMING FROM THE HOOD. *SLC
SB0002S003
Oct 1, 2000
185000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
SOME OWERNS OF CERTAIN MODEL VEHICLES, THAT ARE REGISTERED IN CALIFORNIA, EQUIPPED WITH 4.3L V6 ENGINES, MAY EXPERIENCE A SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT, MISFIRE, ROUGH IDLE OR HARD START DUE TO A DEPOSIT BUILD-UP ON THE SEQUENTIAL CENTRAL PORT
SB0001S006
May 1, 2000
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
SB0005S001
Feb 1, 2000
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT ABOUT RUST ON THE TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVEL INDICATOR AND THE TRANSMISSION OIL FILLER TUBE. *TT
SB0011S001
Feb 1, 2000
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO VIN W8659878 MAY EXHIBIT A RATTLING NOISE COMING FROM THE INSTRUMENT PANEL DASH AREA. *TT
SB9902S001
Sep 1, 1999
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT ON INCORRECT FUEL GAUGE READINGS. *TT
SB9914S007
Apr 1, 1999
220000 SEATS
INFORMATION REGARDING THE AVAILABILITY OF THE CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHOR KIT. *TT
SB9809L008
Nov 1, 1998
031100 SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
SERVICE INFORMATION ON PROGRAMMING THE ABS CONTROLLER AFTER UNIT REPLACEMENT OR CHANING TIRE / WHEEL SIZE. *TT
SB9801L010
Nov 1, 1998
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SUBJECT REGARDING ROCKER ARM COVER SERVICE CAMPAIGN. SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ABOUT INCREASED ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION AND HAVING TO ADD OIL BETWEEN OIL CHANGES. *TT
SB9805L004
Nov 1, 1998
103800 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH
INFORMATION ON REMOVING AND REPLACING THE CONNECTORS FROM THE PARK / NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH. *TT
9814L001
Oct 1, 1998
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INFORMATION ON A NEW REGULAR PRODUCTION OPTION (RPO) CODE ZN4. *YC
9801L009
Oct 1, 1998
015100 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
COMMENTS ON ACCESSORY DRIV BELT NOISE DUE TO POWER STEERING PUMP PULLEY MISALIGNMENT. *YC
9809L005
Aug 1, 1998
045000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC
INFORMATION ON FRONT DISK BRAKES WORKSHOP MANUAL REVISIONS. *YC
9809L006
Aug 1, 1998
036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
WORKSHOP MANUAL REVISIONS ON ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEMS. *YC
9801L008
Jul 1, 1998
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
PREVENTING PREMATURE MAIN BEARING FAILURE. *YC
9704L010
Dec 1, 1997
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
REPAIR/DIAGNOSIS INFORMATION ON BUSSED ELECTRICAL CENTER. *YC
No comms 2024-03
Mar 5, 2024
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