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Isuzu HombreModel year report

2000 Isuzu Hombre Problems

Complaints
7filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
80,514miles, 2 complaints with mileage
Recalls
1campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
19 mpgcombined, 2.2L 4-cyl RWD · 17 city / 24 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2000 Isuzu Hombre (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2000 Isuzu Hombre. The part named most often is air bags, with 2 complaints (29% of the total), followed by brakes (2) and electrical system (1). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 50% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 80,514 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 34 technical service bulletins for this model year.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Air bags: “While driving 45-50 MPH and without warning vehicle involved in frontal and side collisions. Upon impact, air bags not to deploy. Vehicle was totaled.”

NHTSA complaint #8014011, filed 2002-07

Brakes: “The interior lights on the dashboard dimmed without warning. Also, the headlights shut off intermittently, which caused poor visibility at night. The dealer replaced the wiring harness . The transmission would not shift in first gear. Catalytic converter, 2 gaskets, air conditioning compressor clutch, power train module, tps sensor, ABS sensor and headlight switch electrical harness under the dash all had to be replaced.”

NHTSA complaint #10044648, filed 2003-12, 44,327 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

50% of the 2 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 44,327 and 116,700 miles.

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Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (2 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 80,514 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

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Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2000 Isuzu Hombre. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
Hombre · coupe not rated3 / 3———

Ratings before the 2011 model year come from an older, less demanding test and are not comparable with ratings for 2011 and later.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2000 Isuzu Hombre version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Hombre Pickup 2WD2.2L 4-cyl5-speed manual202623$2,900
Hombre Pickup 2WD2.2L 4-cyl5-speed manual192522$3,050
Hombre Pickup 2WD2.2L 4-cyl4-speed automatic172419$3,550
Hombre Pickup 2WD2.2L 4-cyl4-speed automatic172319$3,550
Hombre Pickup 2WD4.3L 6-cyl4-speed automatic152017$3,950
Hombre Pickup 4WD4.3L 6-cyl5-speed manual152017$3,950
Hombre Pickup 4WD4.3L 6-cyl4-speed automatic141916$4,200

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2000 Isuzu Hombre → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 34 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 34 bulletins →

Other model years of the Isuzu Hombre

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2000780,5141—19—Not enough data
19985353,5001—19Not compared (before 2008)Stable
19972557,2503—19Not compared (before 2008)Stable
19963787,9904—23Not compared (before 2008)Stable

All Isuzu Hombre model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2000 Isuzu Hombre have?

NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2000 Isuzu Hombre as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2000 Isuzu Hombre is reported most often?

Air bags is named most often, in 2 complaints (29% of the total), followed by brakes with 2.

Has the 2000 Isuzu Hombre been recalled?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2000 Isuzu Hombre get?

The EPA rates the 2000 Isuzu Hombre (Hombre Pickup 2WD, 2.2L 4-cyl) at 19 mpg combined, 17 city and 24 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,550 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2000 Isuzu Hombre reported?

Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 80,514 miles and the middle half falls between 44,327 and 116,700 miles; 50% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.