2012 Isuzu Npr Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2012 Isuzu Npr.

20092013
Complaints
2
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
Recalls
5

Worst 2012 Isuzu Npr Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#11 complaints

Brakes

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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2012 Isuzu Npr.

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Recalls for 2012 Isuzu Npr

5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~206,768 vehicles.

17V726000Other Equipment
~69,138 affected

Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc. (Isuzu) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Isuzu NPR, 2008 NPR HD and NPR-HD Gas, 2011-2018 NPR HD and NRR, 2015-2018 NPR XD, 2012-2018 NQR, 2012-2017 NPR Gas and NPR-HD Gas, 2016-2017 Chevrolet Low Cab Forward 3500 HD, 3500 and 4500 and 2017-2018 Chevrolet Low Cab Forward 4500 HD, 4500 XD, 5500 HD and 5500 XD vehicles, equipped with certain Walter Kidde Plastic-Handle Fire Extinguishers, models FC10 and FC110. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable.

17V324000Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal
~14,807 affected

Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc. (Isuzu) is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 and 2012-2013 Isuzu NPR and NPR HD vehicles and 2008-2009 GMC W3500 and GMC W4500 vehicles. The affected vehicles, equipped with a gasoline-powered engine, have a throttle pedal that may get stuck under the steel stopper bolt, causing the pedal to remain in the full throttle position.

17V191000Power Train:axle Hubs
~97,000 affected

Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc. (Isuzu) is recalling certain 2011-2016 NPR, 2011-2017 NPR-HD, NQR, NRR, 2015-2017 NPR-XD, 2012-2016 Reach, NPR Gas and NPR-HD Gas incomplete trucks. The left rear wheel bearing hub locking bolts may not have been properly tightened during assembly.

15V778000Other Equipment
~25,209 affected

Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc. (Isuzu) is recalling certain 2012-2016 NPR, NPR-HD, NPR-XD, NQR, and NRR diesel trucks manufactured November 24, 2011, to July 24, 2015, and 2012-2015 NPR and NPR-HD gasoline-powered trucks manufactured October 5, 2011, to August 27, 2015. The trucks may have been equipped with certain Kidde plastic valve disposable handheld fire extinguishers, model FC10, that may not properly discharge when the lever is pressed.

11V415000Unintended Acceleration
~614 affected

ISUZU IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 N-SERIES TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH GASOLINE ENGINES, MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 27, 2011, THROUGH JULY 26, 2011. DUE TO A CALIBRATION ERROR IN THE ECM SOFTWARE, IN THE EVENT OF A FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION OF THE BRAKE PEDAL SWITCH, APPLICATION OF THE BRAKE PEDAL WILL NOT CAUSE THE CRUISE CONTROL TO BE CANCELED.

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2012 Isuzu Npr — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2012 Isuzu Npr reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2012 Isuzu Npr has 2 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 5 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Brakes with 1 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2012 Isuzu Npr?
Top reported problems: Brakes (1 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
Does the 2012 Isuzu Npr have any recalls?
Yes — 5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 206,768 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2012 Isuzu Npr?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

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