Complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | vs. typical* | Recalls | Top problem | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | typical | 2 | — | Few |
| 2025 | 0 | typical | 3 | — | Few |
| 2024 | 2 | 2.0× | 3 | Headlight | Few |
| 2023 | 0 | typical | 3 | — | Few |
| 2022 | 0 | typical | 6 | — | Few |
| 2021 | 0 | typical | 4 | — | Few |
| 2020 | 1 | 1.5× | 6 | Steering | Few |
| 2019 | 0 | typical | 8 | — | Few |
| 2018 | 0 | typical | 7 | — | Few |
| 2000 | 0 | — | 3 | — | Few |
| 1999 | 0 | — | 3 | — | Few |
* Complaints compared with the median FTR year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.
Most common Isuzu FTR problems
Latest Isuzu FTR recalls
Suspension › Rear › Springs › Leaf spring assembly › Hanger/bracket
Isuzu Motors Limited (Isuzu) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Isuzu FVR, 2023-2026 Chevrolet 7500XD, 2018-2026 Chevrolet 6500XD, and Isuzu FTR vehicles. The axle stabilizer bracket bolts may crack and break, allowing the bracket to detach from the vehicle.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the stabilizer bar brackets, free of charge. This is a Phased campaign. Phase 1 will include Class 6 vehicles (FTR, Chevy 6500XD).
Fuel system, other › Fuel filter
Isuzu Motors Limited (Isuzu) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Isuzu FVR, Isuzu FTR, Chevrolet 6500XD, and 2023-2026 Chevrolet 7500XD vehicles. The fuel heater may overheat, melting the casing and allowing fuel to leak into the electrical connector.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel heater and electrical connectors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 7, 2025.
Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly
Isuzu Motors Limited (Isuzu) is recalling certain 2025 FTR vehicles. The tie rod assemblies may contain ball studs that have been incorrectly heat-treated, which can cause them to break, and possibly result in tie rod failure.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the tie rod and center link assembly, as necessary, free of charge. All affected vehicles are still within dealer inventory and therefore no owner notification letters will be mailed.
Forward collision avoidance › Sensing system › Camera
Isuzu Motors Limited (Isuzu) is recalling certain 2019-2024 FTR, 2020-2024 Chevrolet LCF 6500XD, 2022-2024 FVR, and 2023-2024 Chevrolet LCF 7500XD vehicles equipped with a Mobileye Collision Warning System.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and reroute the Mobileye camera cable or replace the Mobileye camera cable and T-harness, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 08, 2024.
Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Engine control module (ECU/ECM) › Software
Isuzu Motors Limited (Isuzu) is recalling certain 2022 FTR and FVR trucks. A programming error in the ECM software calibration, resulted in the vehicles not having engine braking functionality.
Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the ECM with the corrected calibration, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on September 1, 2022. Owners may contact Isuzu's customer service at 1-866- 441-9638.
Frequently asked questions
What years of the Isuzu FTR should you avoid?
None of the Isuzu FTR years has an unusually high number of complaints compared with the others at the same age.
What are the most common Isuzu FTR problems?
Across all years, owners report the most problems with the lights (2) and steering (1). Headlight complaints peak in the 2024 model year.
How many recalls has the Isuzu FTR had?
16 recalls across 1999–2026. The model year with the most is 2019. See all Isuzu FTR recalls by year.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.