Most common 2000 Isuzu Hombre problems
Share of the 7 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Isuzu Hombre complaints by model year
Best Hombre years: 2000, 1997. Years to avoid: 1998, 1996. Compare all years →
2000 Isuzu Hombre recalls (1)
Equipment › Other › Labels
Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles. Some of these vehicles were built with incorrect payload information on the vehicle certification label. The payload shown on the label is greater than the maximum validated payload.
Remedy: Owners will be sent a new label for installation on the driver's door of the vehicle.
2000 Isuzu Hombre engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.2L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | RWD | 20 / 26 / 23 |
| 2.2L 4-cyl | 4-speed automatic | RWD | 17 / 24 / 19 |
| 4.3L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | RWD | 15 / 20 / 17 |
| 4.3L 6-cyl | 5-speed manual | 4WD/AWD | 15 / 20 / 17 |
| 4.3L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 4WD/AWD | 14 / 19 / 16 |
EPA ratings. Class: Small pickup.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2000 Isuzu Hombre a good car?
Based on 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2000 Hombre rates better than average: 76% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Hombre at the same age. It is one of the best Hombre years by this measure. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2000 Isuzu Hombre?
The brakes — 2 complaints, 29% of all complaints for this model year, most often about antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip. Next are the air bags (2) and steering (1).
How many recalls does the 2000 Isuzu Hombre have?
There is 1 recall for the 2000 Isuzu Hombre, the most recent from September 8, 2000 (labels). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Isuzu Hombre?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2000 and 1997. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 1998 and 1996. See the full Isuzu Hombre years comparison.
At what mileage do 2000 Isuzu Hombre problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 117,000 miles; 50% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
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.