2006 Isuzu I-280 Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 36%of 11 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 49,600miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the electrical system of the 2006 Isuzu I-280, 36% of the 11 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 49,600 miles.
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 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“The contact owns a 2006 Isuzu i280. The contact stated that the anti theft lock device would not allow the contact to start the vehicle. The contact had to wait over 20 minutes for the engine to operate, which caused the interior lights to dim. The dealer was notified of the issue who offered no assistance. The manufacturer was also notified who advised the contact that the vehicle was outside of warranty and provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 49,600 and the current mileage was 54,000. …”
NHTSA complaint #10463525, filed 2012-06, 49,600 miles“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 2015-03Related service bulletins
- 10021585Apr 1, 2007Prndl display reduced visibility for approximately one minute.
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 4 | 36% |
Other parts of the 2006 Isuzu I-280
4 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Isuzu I-280
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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