Most common 2008 Isuzu NPR problems
Share of the 2 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Isuzu NPR complaints by model year
Best NPR years: 2011, 2014, 2018. Compare all years →
2008 Isuzu NPR recalls (3)
Vehicle speed control › Accelerator pedal
Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc. (Isuzu) is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 and 2012-2013 Isuzu NPR and NPR HD vehicles and 2008-2009 GMC W3500 and GMC W4500 vehicles. The affected vehicles, equipped with a gasoline-powered engine, have a throttle pedal that may get stuck under the steel stopper bolt, causing the…
Remedy: Isuzu will notify owners, and dealers will remove and replace the stopper bolt with a flanged plate, to prevent lateral movement of the throttle, free of charge. The recall began on June 23, 2017.
Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Isuzu Manufacturing Services of America (Isuzu) is recalling certain model year 2006-2008 Isuzu NPR and NPR-HD and Chevrolet W3500 and W4500 trucks manufactured March 16, 2005, to August 13, 2008 and 2006-2008 GMC W3500 and W4500 trucks manufactured July 18, 2005, to August 13, 2008.
Remedy: Isuzu will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. Isuzu issued an interim notification to owners on December 18, 2015. The recall began on April 8, 2016.
Power train › Driveline › Driveshaft
Izusu is recalling 2,836 my 2008-2009 npr/nqr and nrr, GMC w3500, 4500 and 5500, Chevrolet w3500, 4500 and 5500 trucks. The propeller shaft was manufactured with insufficient high frequency heat treatment.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the propeller shaft free of charge. The recall began on March 5, 2009. Owners May contact Isuzu at 1-866-441-9638.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2008 Isuzu NPR a good car?
Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2008 NPR rates few complaints: 1.3× as many complaints as a typical year of the NPR at the same age. 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 2008 Isuzu NPR?
The transmission & drivetrain — 2 complaints, 100% of all complaints for this model year. Next is the electrical system (1).
How many recalls does the 2008 Isuzu NPR have?
There are 3 recalls for the 2008 Isuzu NPR, the most recent from May 17, 2017 (accelerator pedal). 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 NPR?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2011, 2014 and 2018. See the full Isuzu NPR years comparison.
At what mileage do 2008 Isuzu NPR problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 53,000 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.