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2008 Isuzu NPRProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2008 Isuzu NPR, most often about the power train. 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 complaints20 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage26kPower train, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 17, 2017. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2008 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
Power train20
Electrical system10

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

3 recalls

2008 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.

35%repaired · 2018 Q3

Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal

Recall 17V-324 · May 17, 2017 · 14,807 vehicles · 5,210 repaired

Risk. A stuck open accelerator pedal may result in very high vehicle speeds and make it difficult to stop the vehicle, which could cause a crash, serious injury or…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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

Driveline: driveshaft

Recall 09V-042 · Feb 4, 2009 · 2,836 vehicles

Risk. THE PROPELLER SHAFT COULD BREAK OFF WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVING, WHICH WOULD RESULT IN THE VEHICLE STALLING AND COASTING TO A STOP, OR LOSS OF VEHICLE…

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

2008 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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In owners' words

What NPR owners report

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

TRUCK LOST POWER SUDDENLY WHILE DRIVING. AS THE GAS PEDAL APPLIED, THE TRUCK STALLED AND KICKED BACK TO THE LOW RPM. VEHICLE NOW CAN ONLY DRIVE AT 20MPH MAX SPEED. LOCAL AUTO REPAIR SHOP RETRIEVED THE HARD CODE TO BE THE THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR PROBLEM. CALL THE ISUZU NPR DEALERSHIP FOR PARTS, BUT…
Complaint 10451735 · Mar 15, 2012 · 52,654 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 ISUZU NPR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO DECELERATE ABNORMALLY. THE CONTACT APPLIED PRESSURE TO THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BUT THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO DECELERATE. AFTER SHUTTING THE VEHICLE OFF AND RESTARTING, THE VEHICLE WOULD DRIVE NORMALLY. THE…
Complaint 10410695 · Jul 6, 2011 · 200 miles

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