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2006 Isuzu I-350Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 4 owner complaints about the 2006 Isuzu I-350, most often about the exterior lighting. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints40 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage27kExterior lighting, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 11, 2010. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2006 Isuzu I-350 has problems

4 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
Exterior lighting20
Service brakes, hydraulic10
Tires10
Vehicle speed control10

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

2 recalls

2006 Isuzu I-350 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 →

–no report yet

Brake lights: switch

Recall 06V-139 · Apr 27, 2006 · 404,733 vehicles

Risk. A FOLLOWING DRIVER MAY NOT KNOW WHEN THE BRAKES HAVE BEEN APPLIED, AND A REAR-END CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

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

2006 vs. every other I-350 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-350 median. How we score

'06
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2006 Isuzu I-350 safety ratings

2006 Isuzu I-350 4-DR 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
1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2006 Isuzu I-350, and the recalls they led to.

  1. BRAKE LAMP SWITCH MALFUNCTIONRQ09001 · closed Jul 30, 2009
    Led to recall 09V-310
In owners' words

What I-350 owners report

Recent exterior lighting complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

2006 ISUZU I-350 TRUCK THIS IS TO FILE A COMPLAINT REGARDING OUR 2006 ISUZU I-350 TRUCK PURCHASED IN 2006 AND RELATES TO A RECALL OF THE BRAKE SWITCH (GM RECALL NO. 06030, NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NO. 06V139000). FOLLOWING ARE THE CHRONOLOGICAL FACTS REGARDING MY COMPLAINT: AUGUST 26, 2006 - PURCHASED NEW…
Complaint 10287390 · Oct 14, 2009 · 54,129 miles
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TURNING AT 10MPH ANOTHER MOTORIST NOTICED THE VEHICLE TURN SIGNALS WORKED INCORRECTLY. THE LEFT TURN SIGNAL GAVE A RIGHT SIGNAL OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE AND THE RIGHT GAVE A LEFT SIGNAL OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER HAVE NOT BEEN ALERTED. THE VEHICLE IS A…
Complaint 10155284 · Apr 13, 2006 · 50 miles

Own a 2006 I-350?

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