Window & Wiper complaints by model year
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (power windows, windshield, wipers, mirrors, sunroof).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
I own a 2001 Vehicross by Isuzu. I bought it last week and it has 55000 miles on it. Immediately I discovered the power window mechanism on the driver's side seemed to be mis adjusted as the window would pop out of track as it was rolled up. Upon coming into contact with an organization of several hundred Vehicross enthusiasts , www.Vehicross.information, 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 55, 500 miles on the car, and now the passenger's side window is beginning to fail. I have contacted my nearest Isuzu dealership. But they refused to return my calls. I understand there are official documents by Isuzu that do recognize this problem. …
I own a 2001 Vehicross by Isuzu. The passenger side windowis starting to bind as it goes up to close putting a severe strain on the window mechanism. 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 39000 miles on the car and now the passenger's side window is beginning to fail. Isuzu dennies there is a problem. On the other hand I understand there are official documents by Isuzu that do recognize this problem. Since there was a limited distribution of this particular model car -- somewhere in the area of 4000 plus over a four year period -- it appears the window failure rate is a high percentage of that total number. …
I own a 2000 Vehicross by Isuzu. I bought it new four years ago and have only 26,000 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 27,000 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. …
I own a 2000 Isuzu Vehicross. 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. This repair cost me over $500. I had been in contact with several hundred Vehicross current & previous owners through a website online. I discovered that this particular problem with window failure is rampant with the Isuzu Vehicross. Some of the owners have had multiple failures -- I.e., the windows have been fixed only to fail again, sometimes three or more times. 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. Since there was a limited distribution of this particular model car -- somewhere in the area of 4000 plus over a four year period -- it appears the window failure rate is a high percentage of that total number. …
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. …
Frequently asked questions
Which Isuzu Vehicross years have window & wiper problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 1999 (21), 2001 (20) and 2000 (15) model years. Window & Wiper complaints make up 78% of all complaints for the 1999.
Is there a recall for Isuzu Vehicross window & wiper problems?
No. NHTSA lists no windows, wipers & sunroof recall for any Isuzu Vehicross model year. A widespread problem may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin, so ask a dealer.
At what mileage do Isuzu Vehicross window & wiper problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 32,000 miles; 76% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the power window devices and controls (48 mentions), followed by the glass, side/rear (6).
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.