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Isuzu I-280Model year report

2006 Isuzu I-280 Problems

Complaints
11filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
65,000miles, 8 complaints with mileage
Recalls
3campaigns 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
21 mpgcombined, 2.8L 4-cyl RWD · 18 city / 25 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2006 Isuzu I-280 (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 11 consumer complaints for the 2006 Isuzu I-280. The part named most often is electrical system, with 4 complaints (36% of the total), followed by exterior lighting (4) and other or unknown (2). 8 of the complaints include a mileage, and 38% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 65,000 miles. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 39 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part. Exterior lighting complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns covering the switch and 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part.

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

Electrical system: “The contact owns a 2006 Isuzu I-280. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start and the security pass lock warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. After waiting ten minutes, the engine resumed normally. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnosis however, the diagnostic computer was unable to generate a failure code. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10502108, filed 2013-03, 50,000 miles

Exterior lighting: “Couple of wks. Ago I had to replace front left hub wheel assembly which affected drive shaft, ABS, emer. Brake. That was fixed . Now tonight driving from a friends I hear a clicking noise sounds like underneath gear box or behind heater what is it. Also interior lights turn control & have to hit around light for it to turn on, and around facing of heater to illuminate heater controls! What's going on? This only happened in gear not in neutral.highway & city.”

NHTSA complaint #11171296, filed 2019-01, 181,000 miles

Air bags: “Drivers side air bag warning light has turned on and remains on permanently. Questionable if airbags will deploy. No accidents in vehicle or any other incident that might in some way lead to damage to air bags, electrical system, seat belt connections, etc.”

NHTSA complaint #10693741, filed 2015-03

Mileage when problems were reported

38% of the 8 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 49,600 and 100,000 miles.

0%0–1013%10–2525%25–5013%50–7513%75–10013%100–15025%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (8 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 65,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

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

20062007200920112201220132015201722019
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 2006 Isuzu I-280. 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
I-280 · coupe RWD/AWDnot rated4 / 4——4 · 17.9% risk

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 2006 Isuzu I-280 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
i-280 Extended Cab 2WD2.8L 4-cyl5-speed manual182521$3,200
i-280 Extended Cab 2WD2.8L 4-cyl4-speed automatic152217$3,950

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 2006 Isuzu I-280 → · 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. 39 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 39 bulletins →

Other model years of the Isuzu I-280

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20061165,0003—21—Not enough data

All Isuzu I-280 model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2006 Isuzu I-280 have?

NHTSA recorded 11 consumer complaints for the 2006 Isuzu I-280 as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2006 Isuzu I-280 is reported most often?

Electrical system is named most often, in 4 complaints (36% of the total), followed by exterior lighting with 4.

Has the 2006 Isuzu I-280 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2006 Isuzu I-280 get?

The EPA rates the 2006 Isuzu I-280 (i-280 Extended Cab 2WD, 2.8L 4-cyl) at 21 mpg combined, 18 city and 25 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,200 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2006 Isuzu I-280 reported?

Among the 8 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 65,000 miles and the middle half falls between 49,600 and 100,000 miles; 38% 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.