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Isuzu N SeriesModel year report

1998 Isuzu N Series Problems

Complaints
6filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
56,000miles, 5 complaints with mileage
Recalls
0campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 1998 Isuzu N Series (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 1998 Isuzu N Series. The part named most often is visibility, with 3 complaints (50% of the total), followed by air bags (1) and brakes (1). 5 of the complaints include a mileage, and 40% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 56,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 16 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: “Roll over crash down embankment 160 feet into river upside down and hit three trees before landing. Both airbags failed to deploy and my son was injured with a broken pelvis and huge hemotoma? I believe this happened because all the pressure was on his pelvis with just the seat belt.”

NHTSA complaint #10138189, filed 2005-09

Brakes: “Anti-lock braking system. Abs system activates on dry pavement when braking if a slight bump is hit. Unable to stop vehicle safely when system is activated. Antilock brake system warning light stays on periodically.”

NHTSA complaint #10000998, filed 2003-01, 20,000 miles

Engine cooling: “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 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

40% of the 5 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 44,200 and 60,598 miles.

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Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (5 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 56,000 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.

Recalls and investigations

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1998 Isuzu N Series in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by 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. 16 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 16 bulletins →

Other model years of the Isuzu N Series

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
1998656,0000———Not enough data

All Isuzu N Series model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 1998 Isuzu N Series have?

NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 1998 Isuzu N Series as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 1998 Isuzu N Series is reported most often?

Visibility is named most often, in 3 complaints (50% of the total), followed by air bags with 1.

Has the 1998 Isuzu N Series been recalled?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 1998 Isuzu N Series reported?

Among the 5 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 56,000 miles and the middle half falls between 44,200 and 60,598 miles; 40% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

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.

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.