1997 ISUZU HOMBRE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
27
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
11
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1997 ISUZU HOMBRE
The 1997 ISUZU HOMBRE has received a total of 27 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with VISIBILITY:REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS, SEAT BELTS. 11 technical service bulletins have been issued by Isuzu Motors Limited for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher (5 complaints), Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor (5 complaints), and Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip (3 complaints).
Recalls for the 1997 ISUZU HOMBRE
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 1997 ISUZU HOMBRE, potentially affecting up to 18,650 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 97V146002 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
| 684 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PASSENGER PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 4.3L ENGINES. THE FRONT BRAKE LINE CAN CONTACT THE LEFT-HAND SIDE OF THE ENGINE OIL PAN CAUSING THE BRAKE LINE TO WEAR TO THE POINT OF BRAKE FLUID LOSS DURING BRAKE APPLICATION.
Consequence: BRAKE FLUID LOSS CAN REDUCE BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS AND INCREASE STOPPING DISTANCES RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE OIL PAN AND THE BRAKE LINE. IF THE CLEARANCE IS 6MM OR LESS, DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL BRAKE LINE CLIP AND IF THERE WAS CONTACT BETWEEN THE OIL PAN AND BRAKE LINE,...
View full details →Recall 97V096002 — SEAT BELTS
| 3,106 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: EXTENDED CAB PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 60/40 FRONT BENCH SEATS AND EXTENDED CAB PICKUP TRUCKS AND 2-DOOR UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL LOCKING RECLINER BUCKET SEATS. THE OUTBOARD SAFETY BELT WEBBING ON THE DRIVER'S AND/OR PASSENGER'S SEAT CAN SEPARATE DURING A FRONTAL IMPACT.
Consequence: IF A SEPARATION OCCURRED AND THERE WERE SECONDARY CRASH EVENTS OR VEHICLE ROLLOVER, THERE WOULD BE NO BELT RESTRAINT OF THE OCCUPANT AND INCREASED INJURIES COULD OCCUR.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A PROTECTIVE COVER OVER THE RECLINER MECHANISM.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1997 ISUZU HOMBRE
27 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 ISUZU HOMBRE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibilityrear Window Wiperwashermotor | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemwiring | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingengine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainautomatic Transmission | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebodytailgatehinge And Attachments | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywiper | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
1ODI ID 825115, 2.ODI ID 542133, 3. ODI ID 721936, 4. ODI ID 829011, 5. ODI ID 829780
1ODI ID 825115, 2.ODI ID 542133, 3. ODI ID 721936, 4. ODI ID 829011, 5. ODI ID 829780
1ODI ID 825115, 2.ODI ID 542133, 3. ODI ID 721936, 4. ODI ID 829011, 5. ODI ID 829780
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORK INTERMITTENTLY. THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL, # 03V210000, REGARDING THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR. THE VEHICLE HAS THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL; HOWEVER, IT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO THE VIN. UPDATED 05/02/06. *JB
THE RIGHT TAILGATE CABLE ON MY 1997 ISUZU HOMBRE XS PICKUP TRUCK BROKE. THE LEFT TAILGATE CABLE ON MY PICKUP TRUCK BROKE LAST YEAR. LUCKILY, IT DID NOT CAUSE INJURY. THIS MODEL WAS MADE BY CHEVROLET (IT''S SISTER MODEL IS THE CHEVY S-10). I UNDERSTAND THE FULL-SIZE PICKUPS BY CHEVROLET HAVE BEEN RECALLED FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. *AK
Safety Rating for the 1997 ISUZU HOMBRE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1997 ISUZU HOMBRE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1997 ISUZU HOMBRE
Isuzu Motors Limited has issued 11 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1997 ISUZU HOMBRE. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
0405S001 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
HARSH 1-2 UPSHIFT AND MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P1870 SET. *TT
0202S002 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
SEQUENTIAL CENTRAL PORT FUEL INJECTION (SCPI) WARRANTY EXTENSION FOR CALIFORNIA VEHICLES. *TT
SB9801L01 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
SUBJECT REGARDING PRODUCTION CHANGE INVOLVING THE THROTTLE BODY AND ACCELERATION CABLE REVISIONS. *TT
9803L003 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
DTC PO122 AND KNOCK SENSOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES. *YC
9801L009 — STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
COMMENTS ON ACCESSORY DRIV BELT NOISE DUE TO POWER STEERING PUMP PULLEY MISALIGNMENT. *YC
9803L002 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES WORKSHOP MANUAL REVISIONS ON ENHANCED IGNITION SYSTEM. *YC
97090198L002 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
INFORMATION ON FUEL TANK PRESSURE SENSOR DIAGNOSIS. *YC
97090198L003 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
TECHNICAL INFORMATION ON FUEL INJECTOR BALANCE TEST. *YC
97090198L006 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SERVICE INFORMATION PERTAINING TO THE ENGINE CONTROL COMPONENTS. *YC
97090198L007 — STRUCTURE:BODY
SOME VEHICLES ARE EXPERIENCING DAMAGE TO THE EXTERIOR PAINT SURFACE DUE TO INDUSTRIAL FALLOUT OR ACID RAIN. *YC
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NHTSA Investigations for the 1997 ISUZU HOMBRE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the ISUZU HOMBRE
- 1996 ISUZU HOMBRE — 43 complaints
- 1997 ISUZU HOMBRE (current)
- 1998 ISUZU HOMBRE — 58 complaints
- 1999 ISUZU HOMBRE — 0 complaints
- 2000 ISUZU HOMBRE — 14 complaints
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