no report yet
Rear window wiper/washer: motor
Risk. IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR DURING BAD WEATHER, DRIVER VISIBILITY WOULD BE REDUCED, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
1997 Isuzu HombreProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 25 owner complaints about the 1997 Isuzu Hombre, most often about the visibility. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 21, 2016. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1997 Isuzu Hombre has problems
25 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
12Visibility
3Engine and engine cooling
3Service brakes, hydraulic1 crash/fire/injury
2Power train
2Vehicle speed control
1Visibility/wiper
1Fuel/propulsion system
1Structure
1Suspension
11 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 12 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 3 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 3 | 1 |
| Power train | 2 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 |
| 1 other systems | 1 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
1997 Isuzu Hombre 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.
no report yet
Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk. BRAKE FLUID LOSS CAN REDUCE BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS AND INCREASE STOPPING DISTANCES RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
no report yet
Seat belts
Risk. 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…
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
1997 vs. every other Hombre 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 Hombre median. How we score
'96'97'98'00
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
3 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 1997 Isuzu Hombre, and the recalls they led to.
- WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURELed to recall 03V-159
- SEAT BELT WEBBING SEPARATIONLed to recall 97V-096
- DRIVER'S SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLYNo recall
In owners' words
What Hombre owners report
Recent visibility complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORK INTERMITTENTLY. THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL, # 03V210000, REGARDING THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR. THE VEHICLE HAS THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL; HOWEVER, IT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO THE VIN. UPDATED 05/02/06. *JB
MY ISUZU WINDSHIELD WIPER RECALL. I HAVE GONE TO ISUZU MANY TIMES TO GET THESE WIPERS FIXED CAUSE THEY TURN OFF WHEN I HAVE THEM ON. THESE PEOPLE STATE THAT THEY DIDNT THINK THERE WERE A LOT OF CARS THAT WOULD HAVE BEEN RECALLED SO THEY DIDNT ORDER A LOT OF PARTS. THIS IS MY ONLY VEHICLE AND IT…
THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS SUDDENLY QUIT WORKING WHILE DRIVING IN A RAIN STORM, RESULTING IN POOR VISIBILITY, AND ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. RECALL 03V210000 WAS ISSUED FOR WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR. *AK *MR
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