AutoDefect IQ

1997 Isuzu Hombre problems, complaints & recalls

Most-reported problem areas: Visibility:windshield Wiper/Washer:motor (5) · Visibility:windshield Wiper/Washer (5) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip (3)

🧭 Reliability snapshot

100 /100
✓ Typical or better for this model

Compared against other Isuzu Hombre model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →

25
Complaints
0
Recalls
30
Service bulletins
1
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Deaths

Safety recalls (0)

No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).

Service bulletins (30)

Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.

Unknown Or Other 2023-05-08 · IB13-R-001G · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

this bulletin outlines the procedures for using the alpine exchange program (the "exchange program"). the exchange program must be used when any alpine radio or other component covered by this bulletin is repaired under warranty and may also be used for radio and component repairs not covered under

Equipment 2022-08-30 · WB13-X-001B · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

isuzu commercial truck of america, inc. (icta) is providing the following procedural recommendations to improve dealer efficiency when submitting parts warranty claims. we strongly recommend dealers follow these procedures in order to avoid delays in parts warranty claim payments and/or claim charg

Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2022-08-02 · WB13-X-001A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

isuzu commercial truck of america, inc. (icta) is providing the following procedural recommendations to improve dealer efficiency when submitting parts warranty claims. we strongly recommend dealers follow these procedures in order to avoid delays in parts warranty claim payments and/or claim charg

Equipment:appliance:air Conditioner 2004-03-01 · 0412S003 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

j44551 air conditioner suction screen kit repair recommendations and procedures after compression failures. *tt

Power Train:automatic Transmission 2004-01-01 · 0405S001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

harsh 1-2 upshift and malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminated with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p1870 set. *tt

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine 2003-04-01 · 0302S003 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

rough idle after start, and/or a service engine soon (ses) light. *tt

Showing the 6 most recent of 30 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.

What owners report

No detailed complaint narratives on file.

Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.

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