repaired · 2026 Q3
Front: stabilizer bar
Risk. A detached axle stabilizer bracket can create a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
2020 Isuzu FTRProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2020 Isuzu FTR, most often about the steering. It is covered by 6 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-719 the manufacturer reports only 50% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 22, 2025. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2020 Isuzu FTR has problems
1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.
1Steering
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
6 recalls
2020 Isuzu FTR recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2026 Q1
Electrical system
Risk. Overloaded electrical circuits can overheat, increasing the risk of fire.
repaired · 2023 Q4
Steering
Risk. An unexpected change in turning radius and difficulty steering can increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2022 Q3
Electrical system: starter assembly
Risk. If the cable is broken and repeated attempts are made to start the vehicle, the starter may ground through the steel braiding of the power steering hose,…
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repaired · 2022 Q1
Electrical system: wiring
Risk. Depending on which wires get damaged, the vehicle can experience stalling and/or reduced functionality of the ABS, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2020 Q4
Steering
Risk. If the vehicle's turning radius is increased, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Isuzu.
Best & worst years
2020 vs. every other FTR year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the FTR median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What FTR owners report
Recent steering complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
THE VEHICLES STEERING IS EXTREMELY LOOSE, IT SWIMS IN THE LANE WHEN OPERATING ON A HIGHWAY AT SPEEDS ABOVE 45 MPH WHICH IS DANGEROUS. WE TOOK THE TRUCK TO THE DEALER AND HAD ALL THE WHEELS ALIGNED AND BALANCED, BUT IT DID NOT HELP. I HOLD MY CDL-A AND HAVE DRIVEN A VARIETY OF TRUCKS, THIS IS NOT…
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