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1998 Isuzu NPRProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 1998 Isuzu NPR, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints20 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage158kEngine and engine cooling, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 25, 2011. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1998 Isuzu NPR has problems

2 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
Engine and engine cooling10
Tires10

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

1 recall

1998 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.

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

1998 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

'89'90'91'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What NPR owners report

Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 ISUZU NPR TRUCK. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH THE FAN SHROUD RING IN THE MOTOR BROKE AND BECAME CAUGHT WITHIN THE MOTOR FAN CAUSING IT TO FAIL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS STATED THE FAILURE WAS NOT RECALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT…
Complaint 10414963 · Jul 25, 2011 · 158,000 miles

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