Most common 2015 Isuzu NPR problems
Share of the 1 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Isuzu NPR complaints by model year
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2015 Isuzu NPR recalls (5)
Suspension › Rear › Springs › Leaf spring assembly › U-bolt, leaf spring to axle
Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc. (Isuzu) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Isuzu NPR, Reach, 2016-2020 Isuzu NPR XD, NPR HD, NQR, 2016-2021 Isuzu NRR, 2017-2020 Chevrolet 4500XD, 4500HD, 5500HD, and 2020 Chevrolet 5500XD vehicles.
Remedy: Isuzu will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if needed, replace and tighten the rear axle U-bolt nuts, free of charge. The recall began on April 23, 2021.
Equipment
Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc. (Isuzu) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Isuzu NPR, 2008 NPR HD and NPR-HD Gas, 2011-2018 NPR HD and NRR, 2015-2018 NPR XD, 2012-2018 NQR, 2012-2017 NPR Gas and NPR-HD Gas, 2016-2017 Chevrolet Low Cab Forward 3500 HD, 3500 and 4500 and 2017-2018 Chevrolet Low Cab Forward 4500 HD, 4500 XD,…
Remedy: Isuzu will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde to get a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in December 2017.
Power train › Axle hubs
Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc. (Isuzu) is recalling certain 2011-2016 NPR, 2011-2017 NPR-HD, NQR, NRR, 2015-2017 NPR-XD, 2012-2016 Reach, NPR Gas and NPR-HD Gas incomplete trucks. The left rear wheel bearing hub locking bolts may not have been properly tightened during assembly.
Remedy: Isuzu will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the left rear wheel bearing hub locking bolts, tightening them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 19, 2017.
Vehicle speed control › Accelerator pedal
Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc. (Isuzu) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Isuzu NPR and NPR HD vehicles manufactured August 26, 2013, to November 11, 2016, and 2016 Chevrolet Low Cab Forward 3500 and 4500 vehicles manufactured July 27, 2016, to November 11, 2016.
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 November 14, 2016.
Equipment
Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc. (Isuzu) is recalling certain 2012-2016 NPR, NPR-HD, NPR-XD, NQR, and NRR diesel trucks manufactured November 24, 2011, to July 24, 2015, and 2012-2015 NPR and NPR-HD gasoline-powered trucks manufactured October 5, 2011, to August 27, 2015.
Remedy: Isuzu will notify and instruct owners to order replacement fire extinguishers free of charge directly from Kidde Safety at www.kidde.com, or toll-free at (855)283-7991, or by contacting and visiting a dealer.
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into a possible defect involving the 2015 Isuzu NPR:
Unintended Movement
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this investigation on April 19, 2020. ODI was made aware of seven consumer complaints related to model year (MY) 2012-2015 Isuzu N-series gasoline-powered trucks for unintended movement. ODI worked with Isuzu and peer manufacturers to understand the severity, failure mechanism and frequency of the issue.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2015 Isuzu NPR a good car?
Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the 2015 NPR rates few complaints: about 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 2015 Isuzu NPR?
The engine & cooling — 1 complaint, 100% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the fuel & propulsion system (1) and steering (1).
How many recalls does the 2015 Isuzu NPR have?
There are 5 recalls for the 2015 Isuzu NPR, the most recent from March 19, 2021 (u-bolt, leaf spring to axle). 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 2015 Isuzu NPR problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 22,000 miles; 100% 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.