2002 Isuzu N Series problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train:driveline:differential Unit (1) · Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System (1) · Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:fan (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (57)
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.
Electrical System 2026-06-24 · IB09-N-001I · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
information bulletin: the information set forth in this bulletin is intended to aid technicians in properly testing the batteries and alternators in the affected isuzu vehicles. it is important to confirm the battery is in good condition prior to diagnosis of the alternator and charging system. neve
Power Train 2024-11-15 · IB19-K-002A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this information bulletin outlines the service procedure for installation of fluid level indicator joint tube anytime the aisin transmission is removed or oil pan is removed and reinstalled to prevent water intrusion to transmission.
Electrical System 2024-11-12 · IB15-X-001C · Other
this information bulletin is to remind dealers whenever the ipc assembly is replaced in an affected isuzu manufactured vehicle, they are to affix an odometer replacement sticker, as the odometer is not programmable. the sticker should be filled out completely with the date of replacement along with
Power Train 2024-08-14 · IB18-X-002F · Other
information bulletin: this bulletin applies to all oem and remanufactured engine and transmission assemblies, for the affected vehicles listed above, to be replaced under the isuzu new vehicle warranty, goodwill, isuzu parts warranty, gold star used truck warranty and/or all extended powertrain warr
Engine And Engine Cooling 2023-10-18 · WB11-X-001A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the following information is provided to clearly explain isuzuâs policy for control module (engine, transmission, antilock brake, instrument panel, body control, power interface, etc.) reprogramming. control module calibrations are regularly updated for many reasons. these reasons may include, but
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
Showing the 6 most recent of 57 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2007-05-07 · Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System“ i purchased a new 2002 isuzu rodeo from fox chevrolet isuzu located at 501 washington boulevard laurel, maryland. in 2004 the dealership changed their business and name to fox of laurel because i purchased the vehicle from this location i continued taking my vehicle to them for service. i questioned whether they would be able to continue…”
2004-06-22 · Power Train:driveline:differential Unit · 5,000 mi“we have 6 isuzu npr light trucks in our fleet. we have had the spider and ring gear fail on multiple occasions on each vehicle. this is dangerous because the failures come completely unexpectedly ( no warning) and the vehicle is immediatelyu disabled whereever it might be-even in the fast lane on the expressway. the vehicle immediately looses all p…”
2004-05-11 · Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:fan · 234,679 mi“fan blade failure on npr isuzu tk yr. 2000-2003 we had 5 blades explode in tks. the blade cracks then flies apart this is very bad someboby will get killed if working around blade when they come apart.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.