1996 ISUZU HOMBRE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
43
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
5
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1996 ISUZU HOMBRE
The 1996 ISUZU HOMBRE has received a total of 43 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with VISIBILITY:REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR, VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER, VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD. 5 technical service bulletins have been issued by Isuzu Motors Limited for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher (11 complaints), Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor (7 complaints), and Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip (3 complaints).
Recalls for the 1996 ISUZU HOMBRE
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 1996 ISUZU HOMBRE, potentially affecting up to 25,340 vehicles.
Recall 03V210000 — VISIBILITY:REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
| 14,860 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS WITH CERTAIN MODEL-ENGINE COMBINATIONS, THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR MAY FAIL DUE TO CRACKED SOLDER JOINTS ON THE CONTROLLER CIRCUIT BOARD. THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS COULD WORK INTERMITTENTLY OR NOT AT ALL.
Consequence: IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR DURING BAD WEATHER, DRIVER VISIBILITY WOULD BE REDUCED, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WIPER MOTOR CIRCUIT BOARD AND COVER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 14, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A...
View full details →Recall 98V150002 — VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
| 8,925 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, 2 AND 4-WHEEL DRIVE. SOLDER JOINTS NEAR THE WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR CAN CRACK CAUSING THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS TO WORK INTERMITTENTLY.
Consequence: THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN INOPERATIVE WIPERS, REDUCING A DRIVER'S VISIBILITY, AND INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WIPER MOTOR CIRCUIT BOARD AND COVER.
View full details →Recall 97V008002 — VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
| 8 vehicles affected
Defect: THE TOP COAT PAINT SEVERELY PEELS DUE TO OVERBAKING OF THE POWDER PRIMER PRIOR TO THE TOP COAT APPLICATION. SINCE THE WINDSHIELD PRIMER AND ADHESIVE ADHERE TO THE TOP COAT PAINT ONTHE WINDSHIELD OPENING FLANGE, THE WINDSHIELD DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 212, "WINDSHIELD MOUNTING."
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE WINDSHIELD MAY NOT STAY IN PLACE AS REQUIRED BY FMVSS NO. 212.
Remedy: ALL VEHICLES HAVE BEEN REPURCHASED. THIS CAMPAIGN IS 100%.
View full details →Recall 96V059001 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
| 1,547 vehicles affected
Defect: A BRAZILIAN DOMESTIC HEADLAMP WAS INADVERTENTLY INSTALLED ON THESE VEHICLES INSTEAD OF THE REQUIRED U.S. DOMESTIC ASSEMBLY. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
Consequence: CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: REDUCED LIGHTING FROM THESE HEAD LAMPS CAN CAUSE A VISIBILITY PROBLEM INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT BOTH THE LEFT AND RIGHT HEAD LAMP ASSEMBLIES FOR PRESENCE OF THE AIMING PADS. IF THE HEAD LAMP ASSEMBLY DOES NOTE HAVE THESE AIMING PADS, IT WILL BE REPLACED WITH THE CORRECT HEAD LAMP ASSEMBLY.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1996 ISUZU HOMBRE
43 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1996 ISUZU HOMBRE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
REPLACEMENT OF MUFFLER AND HEADER PIPE, THAT CAME LOOSE CAUSING A RATTLE AND EXHAUST LEAK IN CAB,SERVICE CENTER SAID HE REPLACES 4 OR 5 A WEEK ON 1996 CHEVROLET S-10'S AND ISUZU SMALL TRUCKS. THIS REPLACEMENT COST ME $400.00. *TR
RECALL NOTICE REGARDING WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR. *MR THE CONSUMER REQUESTED REIMBURSEMENT. THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR WAS REPLACED. *SC
BOTH SIDE REARVIEW EXTERIOR MIRRORS BROKE ON DIFFERENT OCCASIONS. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK BOTH MIRRORS FELL OFF. *TS *NLM
CONSUMER STATES THAT WINDSHIELD WIPERS QUIT WORKING ,NO WARNING. DEALER STATES THAT MODULAR NEEDS REPLACING. *AK
VEHICLE FIRE 1996 ISUZU HOMBRE PICK UP TRUCK. ARRIVED HOME AND TRUCK ENGINE WAS SMOKING. THOUGHT LOSS OF RADIATOR, BUT ENGINE AREA WAS ON FIRE. *JB
Safety Rating for the 1996 ISUZU HOMBRE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1996 ISUZU HOMBRE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1996 ISUZU HOMBRE
Isuzu Motors Limited has issued 5 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1996 ISUZU HOMBRE. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SB0001S006 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON BACKFIRE DURING CRANK / START; NO START; SLOW OR HARD START / CRANK; GRINDING OR UNUSUAL NOISES DURING CRANK / START; CRACKED OR BROKEN ENGINE BLOCK AT THE STARTER BOSS; BROKEN STARTER DRIVE HOUSING; AND BROKEN STARTER RING GEAR ON FLYWHEEL. *TT
9810L003 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
CONDITIONS WITH IGNITION LOCK ( KEY ) CYLINDERS WILL NOT ROTATE. *YC
SB9804L007 — VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
SOME VEHICLES FROM VIN T8700001 THROUGH T8708925 MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION IN WHICH THE WINDSHIELD WIER MOTOR MAY FAIL AFTER A YEAR OR MORE OF VEHICLE OPERATION. *TT
9810L001 — STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
INTERMITTENT STEERING COLUMN SNAP OR CLICK NOISE WHEN TURNING. 8YC
97090198L001 — VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A WIND RUSH NOISE COMING FROMTHE PASSENGER-SIDE DASH WHEN THE MODE KNOB IS SET TO MAX A/C AND THE FAN CONTROL IS SET FOR LOW SPEED. *YC
NHTSA Investigations for the 1996 ISUZU HOMBRE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the ISUZU HOMBRE
- 1996 ISUZU HOMBRE (current)
- 1997 ISUZU HOMBRE — 27 complaints
- 1998 ISUZU HOMBRE — 58 complaints
- 1999 ISUZU HOMBRE — 0 complaints
- 2000 ISUZU HOMBRE — 14 complaints
Other ISUZU Models
- ISUZU RODEO — 3,295 total complaints
- ISUZU TROOPER — 713 total complaints
- ISUZU ASCENDER — 280 total complaints
- ISUZU AXIOM — 238 total complaints
- ISUZU AMIGO — 220 total complaints
- ISUZU RODEO SPORT — 143 total complaints
- ISUZU PICKUP TRUCK — 93 total complaints
- ISUZU VEHICROSS — 80 total complaints