Isuzu N Series Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints across the 1 model years of the Isuzu N Series (1998–1998) that have at least 5 complaints. 1998 has the most, with 6. Across all years, the part named most often is visibility (3 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All N Series model years
Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 6 | 56,000 | 0 | 16 | — | Not enough data |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)3 50%
- Engine cooling1 17%
- Brakes1 17%
- Air bags1 17%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
1998: “1998 rodeo had 44,200 miles and needed to replace the head gasket. Had been to the dealership for lost of heat and burning smell and dealership replaced thermostat but problem was back within 2 weeks and found out it was the head gasket.”
NHTSA complaint #10064401, filed 2004-04, 44,200 milesOther Isuzu models
2,476 complaintsIsuzu Trooper
573 complaintsIsuzu Ascender
205 complaintsIsuzu Amigo
179 complaintsIsuzu Axiom
157 complaintsIsuzu Hombre
122 complaintsIsuzu Rodeo Sport
106 complaintsIsuzu Vehicross
68 complaints
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. Methodology