1998 ISUZU NPR — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
4
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1998 ISUZU NPR
The 1998 ISUZU NPR has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION). 4 technical service bulletins have been issued by Isuzu Motors Limited for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Engine And Engine Coolingenginediesel (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1998 ISUZU NPR
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1998 ISUZU NPR, potentially affecting up to 90 vehicles.
Recall 98V151001 — STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
| 90 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCK CHASSIS. THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT-TO-STEERING BOLT WAS NOT TIGHTENED PROPERLY DURING ASSEMBLY. THIS CAN CAUSE STEERING NOISE, LOOSE STEERING, AND AN UNCENTERED STEERING WHEEL.
Consequence: LOSS OF STEERING COULD RESULT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE STEERING SHAFT AND RETIGHTEN TO THE SPECIFIED TORQUE.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1998 ISUZU NPR
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 ISUZU NPR. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Coolingenginediesel | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 ISUZU NPR TRUCK. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH THE FAN SHROUD RING IN THE MOTOR BROKE AND BECAME CAUGHT WITHIN THE MOTOR FAN CAUSING IT TO FAIL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS STATED THE FAILURE WAS NOT RECALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILES WERE 158,000. UPDATED 08/31/11 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS DAMAGE TO THE RADIATOR. UPDATED 11/18/11
Safety Rating for the 1998 ISUZU NPR
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1998 ISUZU NPR in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1998 ISUZU NPR
Isuzu Motors Limited has issued 4 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1998 ISUZU NPR. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SB0002C001 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
CERTAIN MODELS EQUIPPED WITH 5.7L V8 ENGINES, THAT ARE REGISTERED IN CALIFORNIA MAY EXPERIENCE A SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT, MISFIRE ROUGH IDLE OR HARD START DUE TO A DEPOSIT BUILD-UP ON THE SEQUENTIAL CENTRAL PORT FUEL INJECTOR (SCPI) POPPET VALVE(S). *TT
SB0005C001 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT ON AN ENGINE STALL OR A SLIGHT SURGE AT A STOP OR WHEN THE TRANSMISSION IS SHIFTED INTO DRIVE OR REVERSE. *TT
SB9802C006 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
SUBJECT REGARDING FUEL FILLER NECK REPLACEMENT EMISSION COMPLIANCE CAMPAIGN. *TT
SB9805C004 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SUBJECT REGARDING HYDRA-MATIC 4L80-E TRANSMISSION IMPROVEMENTS FOR 1998. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 1998 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 — 7 complaints
- 1998 ISUZU NPR (current)
- 1999 ISUZU NPR — 1 complaint
- 2000 ISUZU NPR — 1 complaint
- 2001 ISUZU NPR — 0 complaints
- 2002 ISUZU NPR — 2 complaints
- 2003 ISUZU NPR — 0 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 HOMBRE — 142 total complaints
- ISUZU PICKUP TRUCK — 93 total complaints