Isuzu I-290 Problems by Year

We compared every Isuzu I-290 model year from 2007 using 11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, 1 recall and federal defect investigations. No I-290 year stands out with an unusual number of complaints.

1model years
11complaints
1recalls
—worst years
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Complaints by model year

200711
Owner complaints per model year, Isuzu I-290. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).
YearComplaintsvs. typical*RecallsTop problemVerdict
200711—1EngineLimited data

* Complaints compared with the median I-290 year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.

Most common Isuzu I-290 problems

  • Engine & coolingworst: 2007
    764%
  • Electrical systemworst: 2007
    545%
  • Transmission & drivetrainworst: 2007
    218%
  • Fuel & propulsion systemworst: 2007
    218%
  • Body & structureworst: 2007
    19%
  • Steeringworst: 2007
    19%

Latest Isuzu I-290 recalls

Exterior lighting › Brake lights › Switch

NHTSA recall 09V-310 · Jul 29, 2009 · 185,903 vehicles

GM is recalling 185,903 model year 2004-2009 colorado, GMC model year 2009-2004 canyon, model year 2006 I-280, I-350, model year 2007-2008 I-290, and I-370, passenger vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of alabama, arizona, florida, georgia, hawaii, louisiana, mississippi, nevada, new Mexico,…

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the necessary components as specified in the recall bulletin free of charge. GM anticipates that parts will be available by June 2010.

Frequently asked questions

What years of the Isuzu I-290 should you avoid?

None of the Isuzu I-290 years has an unusually high number of complaints compared with the others at the same age.

What are the most common Isuzu I-290 problems?

Across all years, owners report the most problems with the engine & cooling (7), electrical system (5) and transmission & drivetrain (2). Engine complaints peak in the 2007 model year.

How many recalls has the Isuzu I-290 had?

1 recall across 2007. The model year with the most is 2007.

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.