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2015 Isuzu NPRProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2015 Isuzu NPR, most often about the engine. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 17V-726 the manufacturer reports only 3% of affected cars repaired.

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Safety recalls5Lowest repair rate 3%Owner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage22kEngine, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 19, 2021. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2015 Isuzu NPR has problems

1 complaint 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
Engine10
Fuel/propulsion system10
Steering10

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

5 recalls

2015 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.

66%repaired · 2023 Q1

Leaf spring assembly: u-bolt, leaf spring to axle

Recall 21V-194 · Mar 19, 2021 · 258 vehicles · 171 repaired

Risk. The misalignment may cause the propeller shaft to separate, causing a loss of power to the rear wheels and a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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 →

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 →

61%repaired · 2018 Q1

Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal

Recall 16V-797 · Nov 2, 2016 · 25,018 vehicles · 15,232 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 →

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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

2015 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 2015 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 engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

I HAD MY 2015 ISUZU TRUCK TOWED FOR SERVICE TO THE ISUZU DEALERSHIP (1463 US-22, MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ 07092) WHERE I LEASED IT. EVEN THOUGH THE TRUCK WAS BROUGHT IN DUE TO A PROBLEM WITH THE ENGINE THAT WAS COVERED UNDER THE TRUCK'S WARRANTEE, THEY FORCED ME TO SPEND OVER $1000 ON A NEW TIRE AND MANY…
Complaint 11271094 · Oct 25, 2019 · 22,000 miles

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