2007 Isuzu I-290Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 11 owner complaints about the 2007 Isuzu I-290, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 12, 2019. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2007 Isuzu I-290 has problems

11 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Electrical system50
Engine and engine cooling40
Engine30
Power train20
Structure10
Fuel/propulsion system10
Fuel system, gasoline10
Steering10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2007 Isuzu I-290 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

Brake lights: switch

Recall 09V-310 · Jul 29, 2009 · 185,903 vehicles

Risk. THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE SIMULTANEOUS LOSS OF ALL BRAKE LAMPS OR CAUSE ALL OF THE BRAKE LAMPS TO STAY ON CONTINUOUSLY.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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

2007 vs. every other I-290 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 I-290 median. How we score

'07'08
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2007 Isuzu I-290 safety ratings

2007 Isuzu I-290 Extended Cab in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • Rollover: 4 stars (17.9% risk)
  • Stability control: No
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words

What I-290 owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

THIS TRUCK HAS DEVELOPED AN INTERMITTEN STARTING PROBLEM. AMBIENT TEMPERTURE SEEMS TO HAVE SOME BEARING ON THE FREQUENCY OF THE OCCURANCE, FOR EXAMPLE WHEN I VISITED COLORODO HAVING MUCH LOWER TEMPERATURE THAN IN SOUTH TEXAS, I HAD ZERO OCCURANCES AND WHEN I RETURNED TO HIGH 80 PLUS TEMPURATURES…
Complaint 11231443 · Jul 12, 2019 · 35,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 ISUZU I-290. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE REAR WIRING HARNESS WAS COMING APART AND CAUSED THE SPEAKERS, INTERIOR LIGHTING, AND EXTERIOR LIGHTING TO MALFUNCTION. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND…
Complaint 11066640 · Feb 2, 2018 · 190,000 miles
DRIVERS SIDE DOOR POWER WINDOW AND POWER LOCK SWITCH IS WORKING INTERMITTENTLY AND VEHICLE HAS A SLOW BATTERY DRAIN REQUIRING A JUMP START IF IT SITS FOR LONGER THAN ONE DAY. EVEN ONE DAY IS QUESTIONABLE FOR STARTING WITHOUT A JUMP. DOOR IS VERY WARM AROUND THE AREA OF THE FOR SWITCH MODULE,…
Complaint 10680776 · Feb 3, 2015 · 128,870 miles

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