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Why we don't show Isuzu-wide stats: Isuzu reliability varies hugely by model. Looking at the brand average is misleading — the Isuzu F-150 might be solid while the IsuzuFocus has known transmission issues. Pick the specific model you're interested in.
Isuzu Models (5)
Sorted by severity (worst first)1
Isuzu Rodeo
(1991–2008) high severity3,296 complaintsCrash rate: 11.5%Severity: 55229
2
Isuzu Trooper
(1985–2002) high severity713 complaintsCrash rate: 10.1%Severity: 29618
3
Isuzu Ascender
(2003–2007) high severity281 complaintsCrash rate: 3.2%Severity: 7333
4
Isuzu Nrr
(2013–2017) high severity3 complaintsCrash rate: 100.0%Severity: 795
5
Isuzu Npr
(1991–2020) high severity66 complaintsCrash rate: 7.6%Severity: 751
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Most Common Isuzu Problems
Components most reported across all Isuzu models in NHTSA complaints.
| Component | Complaints | Crash % |
|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 479 | 26.1% |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 409 | 2.4% |
| SUSPENSION | 255 | 4.3% |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 226 | 1.3% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 184 | 1.1% |
| SUSPENSION:REAR | 171 | 1.2% |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 167 | 1.2% |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 165 | 4.2% |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 163 | 16.0% |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 117 | 3.4% |
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