1998 Isuzu Hombre Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 15%of 53 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 60,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1998 Isuzu Hombre, 15% of the 53 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“1998 Isuzu Hombre 4x4, 5spd, 4.3 liter there are multiple ares that need to be addressed. 1. The parking brake does not keep the vehicle from rolling backwards on even the smallest hills. 2. The passengers seat will not latch after it has been pushed forward then back into position. It must be slammed to get it to latch 3. The cooling system is inadequate. On hot days with AC on it will overheat while going up hills or going off road.”
NHTSA complaint #10003500, filed 2003-01, 40,000 miles“Mechanics informed me 1) Isuzu is responsible; 2) Isuzu used chevrolet engine without informing me; 3) Isuzu has not responded since being notified on 2/24/2001”
NHTSA complaint #745765, filed 2001-05“The contact owns a 1998 Isuzu Hombre. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 MPH in rainy weather, the windshield wipers failed. Also, while driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle stalled and all of the instrumental panel lights were illuminated. The contact was able to restart the vehicle after waiting a few minutes. The vehicle was not inspected by a dealer nor repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000. The VIN was unavailable.”
NHTSA complaint #10439744, filed 2011-12, 80,000 miles“The consumer was driving, when all of a sudden the vehicle stalled. The consumer tried to restart the vehicle but was unable to do so. The consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic informed the consumer that the camshaft sensor needed to be replaced. Please fill in additional information.”
NHTSA complaint #10099181, filed 2004-11“Consumer stated that she could not keep oil in vehicle. Oil just leaves the vehicle without any trace of leakage on the ground or otherwise. Took vehicle to the dealer many times, and they kept telling her that there was nothing wrong with vehicle. Consumer could not go anywhere without carrying oil with her, and spent at least $200.00-$300.00 on having this vehicle checked.”
NHTSA complaint #10048013, filed 2003-11Related service bulletins
- 10217004Jul 20, 2022The Isuzu Commercial Truck of America (ICTA) Service Technical Assistance Center (TAC) provides diagnostic support to Isuzu dealer technicians repairing Isuzu vehicles in and out…
Engine cooling: other model years
Other parts of the 1998 Isuzu Hombre
23 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 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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