1996 Isuzu Hombre
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
4 recalls name the 1996 Isuzu Hombre. Newest first.
On certain pickup trucks with certain model-engine combinations, the windshield wiper motor may fail due to cracked solder joints on the controller circuit board. the windshield wipers could work intermittently or not at all.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If this were to occur during bad weather, driver visibility would be reduced, which could result in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the wiper motor circuit board and cover. owner notification began july 14, 2003. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact isuzu at 1-800-255-6727.
Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles, 2 and 4-wheel drive. solder joints near the wiring harness connector can crack causing the windshield wipers to work intermittently.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition can result in inoperative wipers, reducing a driver's visibility, and increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the wiper motor circuit board and cover.
The top coat paint severely peels due to overbaking of the powder primer prior to the top coat application. since the windshield primer and adhesive adhere to the top coat paint onthe windshield opening flange, the windshield does not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 212, "windshield mounting."
Risk and remedy
Risk
In the event of a vehicle crash, the windshield may not stay in place as required by fmvss no. 212.
Remedy
All vehicles have been repurchased. this campaign IS 100%.
A brazilian domestic headlamp was inadvertently installed on these vehicles instead of the required u.s. Domestic assembly. This does not meet the requirements of fmvss no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Risk and remedy
Risk
Consequence of non-compliance: reduced lighting from these head lamps can cause a visibility problem increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect both the left and right head lamp assemblies for presence of the aiming pads. If the head lamp assembly does note have these aiming pads, it will be replaced with the correct head lamp assembly.
Owner complaints
37 complaints4 involved a crash1 involved a fire3 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Emission control › Catalytic convertor
Replacement of muffler and header pipe, that came loose causing a rattle and exhaust leak in cab,service center said he replaces 4 or 5 a week on 1996 chevrolet S-10'S and isuzu small trucks. This replacement cost me $400.00. *tr
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
Recall notice regarding windshield wiper motor. *mr the consumer requested reimbursement. the windshield wiper motor was replaced. *sc
- Visibility › Rearview mirrors/devices › Exterior
Both side rearview exterior mirrors broke on different occasions. Dealer notified. *Ak both mirrors fell off. *ts *nlm
- Visibility › Rear window wiper/washer › Motor
Consumer states that windshield wipers quit working ,no warning. dealer states that modular needs replacing. *ak
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
Windshield wiper work intermittently during usage. *ak there was a 20 percent failure rate. the problem would worsen when wet. *scc *jb
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Vehicle fire 1996 isuzu hombre pick up truck. Arrived home and truck engine was smoking. thought loss of radiator, but engine area was on fire. *jb
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
While driving in the rain, the windshield wipers worked sporadically. *jb
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
The windshield wiper motor on the truck would perform erratic or quit working while in use with no warning. the owner replaced the motor with another one that eventually repeated the erratical operation. the owner IS concerned and feel that the manufacture should be responsible for this. please describe details. *mr
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
98 v 15 000/windshield wipers: fuel fumes are getting into vehicle. Feel free to provide any further information.*ak
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
Windshield wipers were working intermittently. Currently, not at all. Dealer notified. Feel free to provide any further information.*ak
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
First time I brought this in they said if it happenes again bring it back when they fixed it I had to pay for the part and labor they said there was no recall on my model of vehicle. But they said on other models there was a recall. It had cost me approximately 200 dollars to have this fixed, and…
First time I brought this in they said if it happenes again bring it back when they fixed it I had to pay for the part and labor they said there was no recall on my model of vehicle. But they said on other models there was a recall. It had cost me approximately 200 dollars to have this fixed, and now I see there was a recall. I never even got a letter from the manufacturer on this problem. Why? Why did I have to pay to fix it, if there was a recall. *ak
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
Need this repaired as soon as possible to prevent accident. Need auto for work. No safety defect stated. *Ak
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
There was a recall on this that ended the month before my truck was built. I could not get the manufacturer to take care of the problem so I had it repaired myself. The electrical shop I went to showed me the broken solder points on the plug connector. After those where resoldered have had no…
There was a recall on this that ended the month before my truck was built. I could not get the manufacturer to take care of the problem so I had it repaired myself. The electrical shop I went to showed me the broken solder points on the plug connector. After those where resoldered have had no problems. Cost to me $75.00 I have meet several other people with the same wiper motors on several different styles of cheverolet and isuzu trucks that have the same problem. But it looks like chevrolet takes care of their customers. *ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery
Don't think such an expensive part should fail that soon.(3 years old). No safety defect listed. *Ak
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
We were informed that this was a recall-but dealership said no! Nosafety defect listed. *ak
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
Windshield wipers start and stop when ever they want.they do not work at all now, especially when it rains!!! I have had this same problem on the last 3 chevy products that I have owned.our local dealer said he has replaced over 200 units in the last year,and parts for this wiper unit are not…
Windshield wipers start and stop when ever they want.they do not work at all now, especially when it rains!!! I have had this same problem on the last 3 chevy products that I have owned.our local dealer said he has replaced over 200 units in the last year,and parts for this wiper unit are not avalible at any auto parts store.virtually ever person I have spoken with who owns a chevy has the same problem.this should be a recall item,but instead the dealers are making millions of dollars off this problem.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
The vehicle stalled while driving, local dealer unable to find problem. nlm
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline · Steering › Hydraulic power assist system
While driving about any mph vehicle will stall without prior warning, and at the same time, power steering will be lost. *ak
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
Windshield wipers have failed several times due to wiring problem and nearly casing an accident the first time while driving on the hiway at 55 mph during heavy rain. Dealer and manufacturer have both told me it IS my problem or pay to have it fixed. My truck was manufatured in june of 1996 and falls out of the recall dates (may 1996) for the same problem. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc
Brakes make a grinding noise when applied and malfunction, causing vehicle to skid/slide. There have been many occurrences, one causing vehicle to rearend another vehicle. *ak
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
Windshield wipers would work intermittently . Consumer tried to call manufacturer 3 times, no reply. Please provide further information. *ak
- Seats › Front assembly › Head restraint · Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Re: low head rests.. the seat was not designed for anyone with any height. I am 6'3". my head misses head rest entirely. I don't think you have to be as tall as me for this to happen. if I am in an accident, my head will hit the rear-window. this will occur whether I am hit from behind... Or…
Re: low head rests.. the seat was not designed for anyone with any height. I am 6'3". my head misses head rest entirely. I don't think you have to be as tall as me for this to happen. if I am in an accident, my head will hit the rear-window. this will occur whether I am hit from behind... Or if the air-bag deploys and throws me back into it. seat could cause serious neck and head injury. very scary.******** re: brakes... Just reporting what my mechanic found at 21,000 miles. the front right brake was found to be 100% worn. it was fixed under warranty.
- Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner · Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
Recall 98v150002. Wiindshield wipers work intermittently. a/c blows out warm air. Dealer not aware of problems. No repairwork done. Provide further information. *Ak
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
Windshield wipers quit working in the middle of operation. After a few minutes, windshield wipers may come back on. Sometimes driver will play with the wipers to get them to work again. Dealer IS aware of the problem. The problem has been corrected at owner's expense. Truck not included in recall 98v150002,windshield wiper wiring due to vin. *Ak
- Equipment › Mechanical › Carrier/rack
The consumer state's while driving at 55 mph cable broke, causing the spare tire to fall off. *ak
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Windshield wiper failure
As a result of this, and the precedinginvestigation, rq99-003, gm has expanded the population of safety recall 98v-150 (replacement of the windshield wiper control module) to include an additional 1.77 million vehicles.included are various 1994-1997 my M/L vans, s/t trucks and suvs, & c/k trucks and suvs.see attached technical report for details.
- Seat belt webbing separation
Nhtsa's new car assessment program (ncap) tested a 1997 chevrolet S-10 extended cab pickup equipped with a driver-side air bag.the front passenger seat belt was completely cut during the test.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10237146This 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 bulletin is repaired under warranty and may also be used for radio and component repairs not covered under warranty. Contact Alpine directly for pricing and payment methods applicable to radio and component repairs not covered under warranty.
- 10218932Isuzu 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 follow these procedures in order to avoid delays in Parts Warranty claim payments and/or claim chargeback. This bulletin was revised to add a Parts Warranty Form
- 10218927Isuzu 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 follow these procedures in order to avoid delays in Parts Warranty claim payments and/or claim chargeback.
- 10006647J44551 air conditioner suction screen kit repair recommendations and procedures after compression failures.
- 6092451Some vehicles from vin t8700001 through t8708925 may exhibit a condition in which the windshield wier motor may fail after a year or more of vehicle operation.
- 614146American isuzu motors inc. IS pleased to announce the availability of top tether child restraint seat anchor bracket kits for certain isuzu sport utility vehicles. The use of this anchor bracket may be necessary when installing certain child seats, which require anchoring to the vehicle with a top tether strap.
- 614128Some customers may comment on backfire during crank / start; no start; slow or hard start / crank; grinding or unusual noises during crank / start; cracked or broken engine block at the starter boss; broken starter drive housing; and broken starter ring gear on flywheel.
- 606029Information regarding the availability of the child seat tether anchor kit.
- 603032Conditions with ignition lock ( key ) cylinders will not rotate.
- 602247Intermittent steering column snap or click noise when turning. 8YC
- 54365Enhanced evaporative emission control system recommended special tools.
- 54234Some vehicles are experiencing damage to the exterior paint surface due to industrial fallout or acid rain.
- 54230Vehicles may experience a wind rush noise coming fromthe passenger-side dash when the mode knob IS set to max a/c and the fan control IS set for low speed.
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