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1997 Isuzu NPRProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 4 owner complaints about the 1997 Isuzu NPR, most often about the tires. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints42 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem2Tires

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 7, 2015. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1997 Isuzu NPR 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
Tires21
Engine and engine cooling10
Service brakes, hydraulic10
Structure10

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

1 recall

1997 Isuzu NPR 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

Recall 97V-087 · May 22, 1997 · 464 vehicles

Risk. THIS DAMAGE COULD RESULT IN BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE, REDUCING THE BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS AND INCREASING THE STOPPING DISTANCES.

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

1997 vs. every other NPR 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 NPR median. How we score

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  • Caution
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  • Not rated
In owners' words

What NPR owners report

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

BACK LEFT OUTBOARD TIRE DELAMINATED ENTIRE TREAD CAME OFF 0N 8\30\99.... BOTH OF THE BACK LEFT TIRES REPLACED... ON 9\16\00 BACK RIGHT OUTBOARD TIRE DELAMINATED... CONSIDERABLE AMOUNT OF DAMAGE DONE TO SPRAY PIPING.. REPLACED ALL OF THE 4 REMAINING TIRES. FAILURES WERE REPORTED TO THE DEALER. WAS…
Complaint 735987 · Nov 8, 2000
WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING, BOTH RIGHT REAR TIRES BLEW OUT CAUSING THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL AND CRASH INTO THE WALL RESULTING IN FIRE, THERE WERE TWO INJURIES. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT) *YH
Complaint 563749 · Oct 22, 2001

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