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2013 Isuzu NPRProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2013 Isuzu NPR, most often about the fuel/propulsion system. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 17V-726 the manufacturer reports only 3% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls4Lowest repair rate 3%Owner complaints20 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage135kFuel/propulsion system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 6, 2020. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2013 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
Fuel/propulsion system10
Service brakes10

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

4 recalls

2013 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.

3%repaired · 2019 Q2

Equipment

Recall 17V-726 · Nov 14, 2017 · 69,138 vehicles · 2,195 repaired

Risk. In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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 →

64%repaired · 2018 Q3

Power train: axle hubs

Recall 17V-191 · Mar 21, 2017 · 97,000 vehicles · 62,176 repaired

Risk. The loose bolts can allow the wheel assembly to move outward from the axle housing, affecting the control of the vehicle and reducing braking performance,…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

51%repaired · 2017 Q2

Equipment

Recall 15V-778 · Nov 20, 2015 · 25,209 vehicles · 12,782 repaired

Risk. In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not work correctly, there is an increased risk of injury.

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

2013 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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1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2013 Isuzu NPR, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Unintended MovementPE19005 · closed Dec 9, 2021
    No recall
In owners' words

What NPR owners report

Recent fuel/propulsion system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

WHILE FILLING THE FUEL TANK, WHEN FUEL REACHES THE TOP OF THE TANK, IT STARTS SPILLING OUT OF THE TOP OF THE TANK. I BROUGHT THE TRUCK TO MY LOCAL MECHANIC, AND HE SAID THE TOP OF THE TANK IS RUSTED AND ROTTED OUT
Complaint 11363035 · Oct 6, 2020 · 135,000 miles

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