1999 Isuzu Vehicross Problems
- Complaints
- 27filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 37,300miles, 22 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —overall rating starts with 2011 models
- EPA fuel economy
- 15 mpgcombined, 3.5L 6-cyl 4WD/AWD · 13 city / 17 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1999 Isuzu Vehicross (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 27 consumer complaints for the 1999 Isuzu Vehicross. The part named most often is visibility, with 21 complaints (78% of the total), followed by engine cooling (2) and other or unknown (2). 22 of the complaints include a mileage, and 68% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 37,300 miles. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 5 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine cooling complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part.
Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.
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.
- Engine cooling2 7.4%
- Other or unknown2 7.4%
- Electrical system1 3.7%
- Equipment1 3.7%
- Body and structure1 3.7%
Example complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): “Both drive and passenger windows will not operate propperly, becoming jammed on the track when going up to close. This is a problem that has always been associated with my truck, since I bought it with 32000 miles and now have 77000 two years later. Isuzu will not acknowledge the problem or take responsibility. The window will fail with every use. And is a comon uccorence in many other vehicrosses.”
NHTSA complaint #10118000, filed 2005-04, 35,000 milesEngine cooling: “I own a 1999 Isuzu Vehicross with 107,000 miles on it. It has never given trouble until now. I have always been meticulous about oil changes every 3,000 miles if not sooner. I had an complete oil change 2 weeks ago. Yesterday saw oil light flickering and added 2 qts oil immediately. Drove a couple blocks and saw oil light flickering again. Pulled into garage and they said bone dry ! Added 3.5 qts oil right then. Drove less than 1 mile onto expressway entry ramp- car stopped dead right there! - I could easily have been killed by semi bearing down behind me at 55 MPH. …”
NHTSA complaint #10149650, filed 2006-02, 107,000 milesOther or unknown: “My 1999 Isuzu Vehicross has had cronic issues with the windows getting stuck 3/4's way and sometimes 1/2 way. I'm sure Isuzu knows what I'm talking about when I say that. Anyways, the owners here need a permenant replacment part to fix this problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10125572, filed 2005-06, 16,000 milesElectrical system: “I presently own a 1999 Isuzu Vehicross with 54k miles on it. I purchased the vehicle in jan.,2004. After six months the electric passenger window failed to operate(the window always ran off track since I purchased the car and I would have to pull it by hand to close it). The driver's window is also begining to show the same symptoms. Isuzu is well aware of the problems and complaint and the problem is well publisized. The Vehicross is a limited production vehicle(less than 5,000)but the rate of failures reported is extremely high. …”
NHTSA complaint #10114805, filed 2005-03, 50,400 milesMileage when problems were reported
68% of the 22 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 21,000 and 50,300 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 1999 Isuzu Vehicross version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicross 4WD/AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 13 | 17 | 15 | $4,450 |
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
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1999 Isuzu Vehicross 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. 5 on record; the latest 5 are shown.
- 10237146May 8, 2023Other or unknown. This bulletin outlines the procedures for using the Alpine Exchange Program (the "Exchange Program"). The Exchange Program must be used when any Alpine radio or other component covered by this…
- 10218932Aug 30, 2022Equipment. Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc. (ICTA) is providing the following procedural recommendations to improve dealer efficiency when submitting Parts Warranty claims. We strongly recommend dealers…
- 10218927Aug 2, 2022Equipment. Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc. (ICTA) is providing the following procedural recommendations to improve dealer efficiency when submitting Parts Warranty claims. We strongly recommend dealers…
- 10217004Jul 20, 2022Engine cooling, Equipment. The Isuzu Commercial Truck of America (ICTA) Service Technical Assistance Center (TAC) provides diagnostic support to Isuzu dealer technicians repairing Isuzu vehicles in and out of vehicle…
- 10217001Jul 20, 2022Equipment. The following is a list of the Isuzu-recommended Threebond product part numbers identified in the various Isuzu Workshop Manuals and bulletins. If a Threebond product is unavailable, we recommend…
Other model years of the Isuzu Vehicross
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 23 | 34,657 | 0 | — | 15 | — | Stable |
| 2000 | 18 | 26,000 | 0 | — | 15 | — | Stable |
| 1999 | 27 | 37,300 | 0 | — | 15 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
All Isuzu Vehicross model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1999 Isuzu Vehicross have?
NHTSA recorded 27 consumer complaints for the 1999 Isuzu Vehicross as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1999 Isuzu Vehicross is reported most often?
Visibility is named most often, in 21 complaints (78% of the total), followed by engine cooling with 2.
Has the 1999 Isuzu Vehicross 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.
What gas mileage does the 1999 Isuzu Vehicross get?
The EPA rates the 1999 Isuzu Vehicross (Vehicross, 3.5L 6-cyl) at 15 mpg combined, 13 city and 17 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,450 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 1999 Isuzu Vehicross reported?
Among the 22 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 37,300 miles and the middle half falls between 21,000 and 50,300 miles; 68% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. 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.