1997 ISUZU NPR — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
7
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
3
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1997 ISUZU NPR
The 1997 ISUZU NPR has received a total of 7 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS. 3 technical service bulletins have been issued by Isuzu Motors Limited for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Tires (3 complaints), Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan (1 complaint), and Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1997 ISUZU NPR
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1997 ISUZU NPR, potentially affecting up to 464 vehicles.
Recall 97V087001 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
| 464 vehicles affected
Defect: THE FRONT AXLE BRAKE HOSES WERE DAMAGED DURING TRANSPORTATION OF THE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY WITH THE BRAKE HOSES ATTACHED.
Consequence: THIS DAMAGE COULD RESULT IN BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE, REDUCING THE BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS AND INCREASING THE STOPPING DISTANCES.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FRONT AXLE BRAKE HOSES (RIGHT AND LEFT) AND ANY HOSE SHOWING DAMAGE WILL BE REPLACED.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1997 ISUZU NPR
7 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 ISUZU NPR. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 3 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
CITY OF TEMPE ARIZONA IS FORCING VEHICLE OWNERS TO REDUCE THE OVERALL LENGTH OF THEIR VEHICLE (21 FEET) TO PARK AT THEIR HOMES. THE MOST ECONOMICAL WAY TO COMPLY IS TO CHOP IN THE MIDDLE TO KEEP THE TOW ARRANGEMENT WHICH WEAKENS THE STRENGTH AND INTEGRITY OF THE METAL CAUSING A HAZARD FOR THE PUBLIC. THIS INCLUDES TRAILERS IN TRAILER PARKS. *TR
WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING, BOTH RIGHT REAR TIRES BLEW OUT CAUSING THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL AND CRASH INTO THE WALL RESULTING IN FIRE, THERE WERE TWO INJURIES. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT) *YH
WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING, BOTH RIGHT REAR TIRES BLEW OUT CAUSING THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL AND CRASH INTO THE WALL RESULTING IN FIRE, THERE WERE TWO INJURIES. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT) *YH
BACK LEFT OUTBOARD TIRE DELAMINATED ENTIRE TREAD CAME OFF 0N 8\30\99.... BOTH OF THE BACK LEFT TIRES REPLACED... ON 9\16\00 BACK RIGHT OUTBOARD TIRE DELAMINATED ... CONSIDERABLE AMOUNT OF DAMAGE DONE TO SPRAY PIPING.. REPLACED ALL OF THE 4 REMAINING TIRES. FAILURES WERE REPORTED TO THE DEALER. WAS ASSURED THAT GOODYEAR WOULD ADDRESS WITH MEW. THEY DID NOT. NOW I SEE WHY. *AK (TIRESIZE: 16 INCH)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 16 INCH )
FAN CLUTCH HAS GONE OUT TWO TIMES ALREADY. ISUZU TOLD US IN 98 THAT THE FAN CLUTCH WAS DEFECTIVE AND A NEW STYLE WAS TO BE BUILT. IN FEB OF 1999 THEY FINALLY CAN OUT WITH A NEW MODEL. TIME WILL TELL IF IT WAS A NEW MODEL OF ANOTHER LIE. WE ALSO HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THE ABS BRAKE WARNING CABLE BEING WORN THROUGH CAUSING LOSS OF ABS SYSTEM. MANUFACTURER SAYS IT WAS OUT OF WARRANTY, YET I CANT SEE WHY A BRAKE LINE TO WEAR THROUGH AT 84000 MILES ON HIGHWAY ROADS.
Safety Rating for the 1997 ISUZU NPR
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1997 ISUZU NPR in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1997 ISUZU NPR
Isuzu Motors Limited has issued 3 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1997 ISUZU NPR. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
9805C003 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION ON IMPROPER SHIFTING, LEAKING SHIFT SOLENIOD. *YC
970901SB9703 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
VARIOUS VEHICLES EXPERIENCING ENGINE FAILURE. *YC
SB9704C001 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1996-97 NPR EFI VEHICLE CONTROL MODULE DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES - FRONT WHEEL SPEED SENSOR INSPECTION (DRIVEABILITY AND EMISSIONS MANUAL REVISION). *TW
NHTSA Investigations for the 1997 ISUZU NPR
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the ISUZU NPR
- 1993 ISUZU NPR — 1 complaint
- 1994 ISUZU NPR — 1 complaint
- 1995 ISUZU NPR — 10 complaints
- 1996 ISUZU NPR — 2 complaints
- 1997 ISUZU NPR (current)
- 1998 ISUZU NPR — 2 complaints
- 1999 ISUZU NPR — 1 complaint
- 2000 ISUZU NPR — 1 complaint
- 2001 ISUZU NPR — 0 complaints
- 2002 ISUZU NPR — 2 complaints
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- ISUZU AMIGO — 220 total complaints
- ISUZU RODEO SPORT — 143 total complaints
- ISUZU HOMBRE — 142 total complaints
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