Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (power windows, windshield, wipers, mirrors, sunroof).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 1999 Isuzu Vehicross owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
I own a 1999 Vehicross by Isuzu. I bought it two years ago and have only 469 miles on it. A few months ago the power window mechanism on the driver's side had to be replaced due to a failure of the track alignment. It cost me $800 to fix. Upon coming in contact with an organization of several hundred Vehicross enthusiasts I discovered that this type of window failure is epidemic with this model car. Some of the owners have had multiple failures -- I.e., the windows have been fixed only to fail again, sometimes three or four times. At the moment I have 29,000 miles on the car and now the passenger's side window is beginning to fail. I have contacted Isuzu but they deny there is a problem. On the other hand I understand there are official documents by Isuzu that do recognize this problem. …
Both passenger and driver side windows fall out of the track when being raised. This problem has been growing progressively worse. The driver side always requires me to guide it with my free hand until it is completely closed. This is required daily as I exit parking garages, drive throughs, etc. I have been pinched hard a few times. It is also dangerous to attempt this while the car is moving as both hands have to come off the wheel. Otherwise, I have to stop in moving traffic to raise the window, and that seems even more dangerous. I fear that one day I might get my right hand or glove caught in the window while I am driving and will not be able to reach the switch to lower the glass because I must keep my left hand on the wheel. …
I presently own a 1999 Isuzu Vehicross with 54K miles on it. I purchased the vehicle in jan.,2004. After six months the electric passenger window failed to operate(the window always ran off track since I purchased the car and I would have to pull it by hand to close it). The driver's window is also begining to show the same symptoms. Isuzu is well aware of the problems and complaint and the problem is well publisized. The Vehicross is a limited production vehicle(less than 5,000)but the rate of failures reported is extremely high. I would appreciate some type of investigation into this failure. I have not spent any money for repairs yet but May be forced to spend as much as 3 to $400.00 per window because of, what I beleive, is a factory defect. At this time Isuzu makes no public acknowledgement of the problem and is not covering any repairs under warranty.
Both windows on my 1999 Isuzu Vehicross fall out of their track when raising the window. The motor on the driver's windows has been replaced once that I know of, since I am the third owner. This is a coomon problem with this vehicle as reported through a web page just for this type of car. This vehicle had a total production run in its three years of sale here in the us of just over 4000 cars. The reported failure of this window is a very high occurance when compared to that number. It was a definite desigen failure, and there is some indication that Isuzu reported it to their dealers but told them not to inform the owners.
I own a 1999 Vehicross by Isuzu. I bought it one year ago and have only 50,000 miles on it. A few months ago the power window mechanism on the driver's side failed and I had to repair it. Upon coming in contact with an organization of several hundred Vehicross enthusiasts I discovered that this type of window failure is epidemic with this model car. Some of the owners have had multiple failures -- I.e., the windows have been fixed only to fail again, sometimes three or four times. I understand there are official documents by Isuzu that do recognize this problem.
My 1999 Isuzu Vehicross has faulty window regulators and tracks. The problem is getting worse. The power motors strain to position the windows in their "closed" location. I now have to take my hand off the steering wheel to assist the motors in getting the windows up. In my opinion the faulty power window hardware and design makes for a hazardous situation while driving. I know of several others who own this make and model and have had the same problems but on a more severe scale requiring multiple repairs costing 100's of dollars each time.
Passenger side window does not close properly. At about 40K miles, the window began to have problems closing completely, getting off track and leaving a small 1/4 inch gap near the top. The window must be manually guided back on track while approximately halfway up in order to close completely. The vehicle was brought into a dealership twice while under warranty. The first time the track was lubricated, which helped but didn't completely solve the problem. The second time the dealership refused to make any further repairs.
My passenger side window and driverside window have never worked right. Several trips to the dealership and being charged several times they still don't work. At www.Vehicross.info all the owners of this vehicle have had the same problem. Isuzu is aware of the problem but their dealerships do not seem to ever fix the problem nor do they honor it as a warranty issue. Myself along with all the other Vehicross owners would like to see action towards izusu to resolve their window issue.
1. Normal usage of electric window opening system on vehicle; 2. Fails to go up properly, jams after going partially up every time without physical assistance; 3. Pushes on window lightly while attempting to raise it up May or May not allow it to close properly. Lubricate tracks in window as a temporary fix. Without these measures, the motor or regulator would burn up, and the window would not go up or down. Without them the window will not roll up properly anytime.
Both drive and passenger windows will not operate propperly, becoming jammed on the track when going up to close. This is a problem that has always been associated with my truck, since I bought it with 32000 miles and now have 77000 two years later. Isuzu will not acknowledge the problem or take responsibility. The window will fail with every use. And is a comon uccorence in many other vehicrosses.
Window & Wiper complaints in other Vehicross years
Frequently asked questions
How common are window & wiper problems on the 1999 Isuzu Vehicross?
NHTSA has 21 complaints about the windows, wipers & sunroof of the 1999 Isuzu Vehicross, 78% of the model year's 27 complaints. The component named most often is power window devices and controls (20 mentions).
Is there a recall for 1999 Isuzu Vehicross window & wiper problems?
No. NHTSA lists no windows, wipers & sunroof recall for the 1999 Isuzu Vehicross. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 1999 Isuzu Vehicross window & wiper problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 35,000 miles, and 31% before 25,000 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.