Complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | vs. typical* | Recalls | Top problem | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0 | typical | 2 | — | Few |
| 2022 | 1 | 1.5× | 2 | Engine | Few |
| 2013 | 0 | — | 2 | — | Few |
| 1998 | 6 | — | — | Window & Wiper | Few |
* Complaints compared with the median N-Series year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.
Most common Isuzu N-Series problems
Latest Isuzu N-Series recalls
Electrical system › Ignition › Coil
Isuzu Motors Limited (Isuzu) is recalling certain 2023-2024 NPR Gas, NPR HD Gas, 2024 NQR Gas, NRR Gas, 2023-2024 Chevrolet LCF 3500HG, Chevrolet LCF 4500HG, 2024 Chevrolet LCF 5500HG, and Chevrolet LCF 5500XG vehicles.
Remedy: Dealers will replace both engine ignition coil pack fuse holder assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed out January 30, 2024. Owners may contact Isuzu customer service at 1-866-441-9638.
Electrical system › ADAS › Driver monitoring › Camera/sensor
Isuzu Motors Limited (Isuzu) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Isuzu NQR, NRR, 2022 Chevrolet Low Cab Forward (LCF) 5500HD, 2022-2023 Chevrolet LCF 5500XD, and 2023 Hino S52 vehicles. When the vehicles were modified to extend the frame to a 200-inch or 212-inch wheelbase, the ABS module and if equipped, optional ADAS Camera, were…
Remedy: Dealers will recalibrate the ADAS camera and ABS module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 17, 2023. Owners may contact Isuzu customer service at 1-866-441-9638.
Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Oil/lubrication › Pressure/temperature sensor
Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc. (Isuzu) is recalling certain 2022 NQR Gas and NRR Gas trucks equipped with 6.0L engines. The engine wiring harness assembly was incorrectly wired to the oil pressure sensor.
Remedy: Dealers will fix the engine wiring harness assembly connector in the engine oil pressure sensor, free of charge.. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 29, 2022.
Equipment
Isuzu Manufacturing Services of America, Inc. (Isuzu) is recalling certain model year 2001-2013 Isuzu N-Series; model year 2001-2010 Chevrolet and GMC W-Series; model year 2001-2004 Isuzu FRR and model year 2001-2004 Chevrolet and GMC WT5500 trucks.
Remedy: Isuzu will notify owners and dealers will inspect the trucks. The extension cord and damaged components will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on August 30, 2013. Owners may contact Isuzu at 1-866-441-9638.
Power train › Automatic transmission
Isuzu Manufacturing Services of America, Inc. (Isuzu) is recalling certain model year 2013 N-Series trucks manufactured March 8, 2012, through Auguest 2, 2012 and equipped with an automatic transmission. Due to a manufacturing change, the transmission retaining ring may dislodge from the clutch drum.
Remedy: Isuzu will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected transmissions, free of charge. The recall began on June 28, 2013. Customers may contact Isuzu Customer service at 1-866-441-9638.
Frequently asked questions
What years of the Isuzu N-Series should you avoid?
None of the Isuzu N-Series years has an unusually high number of complaints compared with the others at the same age.
What are the most common Isuzu N-Series problems?
Across all years, owners report the most problems with the windows, wipers & sunroof (3), engine & cooling (2) and brakes (1). Window & Wiper complaints peak in the 1998 model year.
How many recalls has the Isuzu N-Series had?
5 recalls across 1998–2023. The model year with the most is 2013. See all Isuzu N-Series 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.