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2006 Isuzu NPRProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 9 owner complaints about the 2006 Isuzu NPR, most often about the suspension. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 15V-704 the manufacturer reports only 29% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls3Lowest repair rate 29%Owner complaints90 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage102kSuspension, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 26, 2020. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2006 Isuzu NPR has problems

9 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
Suspension40
Steering40
Fuel/propulsion system20
Tires20
Wheels10
Service brakes10
Structure10
Electrical system10

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

3 recalls

2006 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.

29%repaired · 2017 Q3

Storage: tank assembly

Recall 15V-704 · Oct 26, 2015 · 13,671 vehicles · 3,948 repaired

Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Engine and engine cooling

Recall 10V-636 · Dec 15, 2010 · 2,992 vehicles

Risk. IF THE ENGINE SEIZES WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN, THE VEHICLE MAY EXPERIENCE SUDDEN DECELERATION LEADING TO AN INCREASED RISK OF A CRASH.

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 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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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What NPR owners report

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

WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED, IF YOU HIT A POTHOLE OR SEAM IN A CERTAIN WAY IT SETS IN MOTION WHAT WE CALL THE "DEATH WOBBLE" -- AN UNCONTROLLABLE, VIOLENT SHAKING OF THE FRONT END THAT CAN ONLY BE STOPPED BY SLOWING DOWN DRAMATICALLY (USUALLY BELOW 30 MPH). IT FEELS LIKE SOME SORT OF MECHANICAL…
Complaint 11052455 · Dec 5, 2017 · 350,000 miles
DRIVING VEHICLE OVER 50-55 MPH VEHICLE RANDOMLY STARTS TO VIOLENTLY SHAKE (FRONT END) UNTIL IT IS SLOWED TO APPROXIMATELY 25-30 MPH. USUALLY TRIGGERED BY POTHOLES OR ROAD JOINTS.
Complaint 10746392 · Aug 5, 2015 · 133,000 miles
THE FRONT CAB OF THE TRUCK STARTS SHAKING LIKE A TIRE FELL OFF. I HAD THE TRUCK TO THE DEALERSHIP A FEW TIMES AND HAVE CHANGED THE TIRES AND OTHER FRONT END PARTS, I'VE CHANGED EVERY PART THAT THE DEALER TOLD ME TO CHANGE AND I'M STILL HAVING THE PROBLEM. I STARTED LOOKING THE PROBLEM UP ONLINE AND…
Complaint 10560033 · Jan 15, 2014 · 70,000 miles

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