1997 Isuzu Hombre Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 52%of 25 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 35,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the visibility of the 1997 Isuzu Hombre, 52% of the 25 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 35,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“The consumer stated the windshield wipers were on recall. Consumer stated that dealer won't honor recall. The consumer was told that part was not available. After many phone calls, the dealer sent someone to pick up the vehicle and have it repaired. Recall# 03v210000”
NHTSA complaint #10031802, filed 2003-09, 46,500 miles“The windshield wipers suddenly quit working while driving in a rain storm, resulting in poor visibility, and almost caused an accident. Recall 03v210000 was issued for windshield wiper motor.”
NHTSA complaint #10051808, filed 2003-12, 110,000 miles“Windshield wipers stop working while driving in the rain without any notice at all. Had to pull off the road and get out in the rain and traffic to look under the hood to see if there was any thing I could do to fix the problem. Could not fix them so I had to wait until they wanted to work to finish driving to work.. Windshield wipers work when t h e y want to , this can be very hazardous at night or day in the rain..I checked Isuzu and no recalls as of 07-17-2003. Something needs to be done by the dealers ir company's. Thank you david l. Barefoot”
NHTSA complaint #10023263, filed 2003-06“My Isuzu windshield wiper recall. I have gone to Isuzu many times to get these wipers fixed cause they turn off when I have them on. These people state that they didnt think there were a lot of cars that would have been recalled so they didnt order a lot of parts. This is my only vehicle and it stinks that the wipers dont work half the time. I work at night so it gets hard to see when it is raining and the wipers are turning on and off. It is now february and they still wont help me. This is getting rediculus. If this is a recall because it is a safety hazard then why isnt it fixed yet?”
NHTSA complaint #10058163, filed 2004-02“The contact stated the windshield wipers work intermittently. There is a NHTSA recall, # 03v210000, regarding the windshield wiper motor. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however, it is not included in the recall due to the VIN. Updated 05/02/06.”
NHTSA complaint #10154432, filed 2006-04, 23,500 milesRelated recalls
- 03V210000Jun 2, 2003On certain pickup trucks with certain model-engine combinations, the windshield wiper motor may fail due to cracked solder joints on the controller circuit…Covers: Isuzu Hombre 1996–1997
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
Other parts of the 1997 Isuzu Hombre
3 complaintsEngine cooling
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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