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Isuzu I-290Model year report

2007 Isuzu I-290 Problems

Complaints
11filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
56,780miles, 9 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
20 mpgcombined, 2.9L 4-cyl RWD · 18 city / 24 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2007 Isuzu I-290 (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 11 consumer complaints for the 2007 Isuzu I-290. The part named most often is electrical system, with 5 complaints (45% of the total), followed by engine cooling (4) and engine (3). 9 of the complaints include a mileage, and 44% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 56,780 miles. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 19 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part. Engine cooling complaints overlap with 3 technical service bulletins 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: “This truck has developed an intermitten starting problem. Ambient temperture seems to have some bearing on the frequency of the occurance, for example when I visited colorodo having much lower temperature than in south texas, I had zero occurances and when I returned to high 80 plus tempuratures the problem has become a daily if not every restart inconvience. Having to wait from 10 to 20 mins. Befor trying to restart the engine. Once started it runs like a top even restarting immediately after accidental clutch dump stall issues. …”

NHTSA complaint #11231443, filed 2019-07, 35,000 miles

Engine cooling: “I took my 2007 Isuzu I-290 truck into dealer back in dec. Of 2010 because the reduce power light came on and was only able to drive about 15 miles/hr. While driving or idling the engine would just kill. Still under warranty with approx 68,000 miles, I took it into the dealer for repairs, all they did was change the camshaft actuator. 5 months later, I started experiencing the same issues. Diagnostic readings came back that sensors needed changing. I replaced both sensors but it did not resolve the problem and eventually the engine killed and would not restart. …”

NHTSA complaint #10457168, filed 2012-05, 68,000 miles

Engine: “The first time this incident occurred I slowed down to approximately 5 miles an hour, as the vehicle in front of me was turning and my vehicle shut off. I have contacted a general motors dealership and they stated that they are aware of issues where the chevy colorado's and gmc canyon's have timing issues to the point of having a special tool manufactured just for these repairs. However, a safety recall has not been issued. Every time I drive this vehicle it shuts off when slowing down to approximately 5 miles per hour or to a complete stop. …”

NHTSA complaint #10694151, filed 2015-03, 175,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

44% of the 9 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 35,000 and 128,870 miles.

11%0–1011%10–2522%25–5022%50–750%75–10011%100–15022%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (9 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 56,780 miles.

Complaints by year filed

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

20102011201220142015320182019
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 2007 Isuzu I-290. 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-290 · 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 2007 Isuzu I-290 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-290 Extended Cab 2WD2.9L 4-cyl5-speed manual182420$3,350
i-290 Extended Cab 2WD2.9L 4-cyl4-speed automatic152218$3,700

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 2007 Isuzu I-290 → · 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. 19 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 19 bulletins →

Other model years of the Isuzu I-290

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20071156,7801—20—Not enough data

All Isuzu I-290 model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2007 Isuzu I-290 have?

NHTSA recorded 11 consumer complaints for the 2007 Isuzu I-290 as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2007 Isuzu I-290 is reported most often?

Electrical system is named most often, in 5 complaints (45% of the total), followed by engine cooling with 4.

Has the 2007 Isuzu I-290 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 2007 Isuzu I-290 get?

The EPA rates the 2007 Isuzu I-290 (i-290 Extended Cab 2WD, 2.9L 4-cyl) at 20 mpg combined, 18 city and 24 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,350 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2007 Isuzu I-290 reported?

Among the 9 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 56,780 miles and the middle half falls between 35,000 and 128,870 miles; 44% 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.