1997 Isuzu Hombre Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 12%of 25 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1997 Isuzu Hombre, 12% of the 25 complaints for this model year.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Consumer was complaining about fans that split and break apart. This occurred on three separate occasions. Fans were being replaced every 30,000 miles to 40,000 miles. Manufacturer replaced the radiator, but would not replace the fans or the fan clutch. 1997 Isuzu Hombre experiencing problems with engine fan and engine fan clutch. When consumer was driving home from the dealership the fan fell off the front of the engine. Dealer told consumer that the fan fell off because the tension pulley broke. …”
NHTSA complaint #10050005, filed 2004-01“While driving at various speeds, the engine would cause the steering wheel to lock up for no reason. Has taken vehicle to dealership at least 8 different times. Had some things replaced, but nothing fixed the problem which returned.”
NHTSA complaint #825115, filed 1998-07Engine cooling: other model years
Other parts of the 1997 Isuzu Hombre
13 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 Isuzu Hombre
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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