1998 Isuzu Hombre
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 1998 Isuzu Hombre. Newest first.
Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and multi-purpose vehicles. an engine electrical wiring-harness clip can melt and drip onto the exhaust manifold.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The clip material on the exhaust manifold can ignite and subsequently ignite other combustible components resulting in a vehicle fire.
Remedy
Dealers are contacting owners by telephone to have their vehicles towed to the dealer and alternate transportation provided to them until the dealer can reroute the electrical wiring-harness.
Owner complaints
53 complaints5 involved a crash5 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Tires
I have had 3 toyo tires bubble and separate in the last 4 months and toyo will not take responsibility. I feel that their tires are dangerous and need to be tested.
- Service brakes
On multiple occasions when going to stop at a light or stop sign, no matter what speed, the brake pedal gives resistance, it sounds like there IS grinding of metal, and the truck does not stop instead it slows down until it reaches the stop. I have replaced the whole braking system yet the problem still occurs. It IS a problem with the anti-lock braking system very similar to the recall made on the 1998 isuzu rodeo.
- Electrical system
Between 96,000 and 97000 miles, the engine shut down 3 times, as if someone had turned the key off. First time turning a corner. Two other times, while driving 45 and 60mph. No control over vehicle. Very lucky nobody near me, or someone probably would have been severely injured. Problem fixed, by butitta auto 6765 mill road, rockford, il 61108 ignition module had to be reprogrammed. *tr
- Engine and engine cooling · Visibility
TL* the contact owns a 1998 isuzu hombre. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 mph in rainy weather, the windshield wipers failed. Also, while driving approximately 30 mph, the vehicle stalled and all of the instrumental panel lights were illuminated. The contact was able to…
TL* the contact owns a 1998 isuzu hombre. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 mph in rainy weather, the windshield wipers failed. Also, while driving approximately 30 mph, the vehicle stalled and all of the instrumental panel lights were illuminated. The contact was able to restart the vehicle after waiting a few minutes. The vehicle was not inspected by a dealer nor repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000. The vin was unavailable.
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
Tl*the contact owns a 1998 isuzu hombre. The contact stated that the windshield wiper would not function properly intermittently. Sometimes it would work and other times, it would not. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer but the vehicle was not inspected. The vehicle had not been…
Tl*the contact owns a 1998 isuzu hombre. The contact stated that the windshield wiper would not function properly intermittently. Sometimes it would work and other times, it would not. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer but the vehicle was not inspected. The vehicle had not been repaired. The contact called the manufacturer who stated that there were no recalls and could offer no assistance. The current and failure mileages were approximately 50,000.
- Visibility · Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
The wipers just started stopping while driving. Then it would go back on, but when you are on the hwy and it IS raining; it IS very difficult to continue driving hoping they will go back on. I have not gone into have it repaired. It used to do it intermittently and if you go over a bump it would…
The wipers just started stopping while driving. Then it would go back on, but when you are on the hwy and it IS raining; it IS very difficult to continue driving hoping they will go back on. I have not gone into have it repaired. It used to do it intermittently and if you go over a bump it would start working again. Yesterday, it stopped altogether. There was a recall notice for model yr 1996 campaign 98v150002. *Tr
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
Tl*the contact owns a 1998 isuzu hombre. in stormy or hot weather conditions, the front windshield wipers failed intermittently. the failure reduces visibility and increases the risk of a crash. the manufacturer stated that his particular year was not included in nhtsa campaign ID number…
Tl*the contact owns a 1998 isuzu hombre. in stormy or hot weather conditions, the front windshield wipers failed intermittently. the failure reduces visibility and increases the risk of a crash. the manufacturer stated that his particular year was not included in nhtsa campaign ID number 98v150002 (visibility:windshield wiper/washer); therefore, the manufacturer would not assume any financial responsibility for the repairs. he filed a complaint (case number 08206028) with the manufacturer. the failure mileage was 4,000 and current mileage was 90,000. updated 09/16/08 *bf the consumer stated the wipers work 70% of the time. When he shute the switch off, the wipers continued to run. Updated 09/19/08. *Jb
- Electrical system › Ignition › Anti-theft › Control module
Passlock problems. *Jb
- Structure › Body › Door
TL*- the contact has a 1998 isuzu hombre and stated that every time he closes the driver side door or IS pumping gas he gets a static shock. he took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that the electric shock was just normal and that there wasn't anything wrong with the vehicle. the…
TL*- the contact has a 1998 isuzu hombre and stated that every time he closes the driver side door or IS pumping gas he gets a static shock. he took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that the electric shock was just normal and that there wasn't anything wrong with the vehicle. the contact felt that the cause of the shock had to do with the fabric on the vehicle's seats. he also had the vehicle in storage for about 5.5 years, but had experienced the failure before storing the vehicle. the failure mileage was 100 miles and the current mileage was 28,600 miles.
- Visibility › Rear window wiper/washer › Motor
Dt*: the contact stated the windshield wipers on the vehicle worked intermittently, then stopped functioning. the vehicle was not taken in for service. there was a nhtsa recall# 03v210000, which pertained to the windshield washer/wiper motor. the vehicle was not included in the recall due to the vin.
- Equipment
Red sticker copy of disappointment that nhtsa did not return his call. *Kb the consumer stated the spare tire cable failed, which caused the tire to fall onto the road and subsequently, the tire bounced high into the air and crashed onto the roof of another vehicle. the consumer stated after the part was replaced, it failed again one year later. *jb
- Structure › Body › Tailgate › Hinge and attachments
Failure of driver side tailgate support cable. *Nm
- Equipment
The spare tire cable failed and dropped my tire in the middle of the road. nothing has been replaced yet. *Jb
- Electrical system
Windshield wipers failed only when its raining. replace wiring harness and wiper switch. none of this corrected the problem. *Jb
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Switch/wiring
Dt: consumer had to replace the windshield wiper unit which cracked twice. she contacted the dealer and manufacturer, and was told that moisture got into the unit and caused the problem. the unit just stopped working with no warning. when replacing the switch the wipers didn't always come on.*ak
- Equipment
Driving down us rt 1 in laurel md, spare tire cable failed and released tire. tire flew up in the air and came down on the top of another car, barely missed going through drivers windsheild
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
Windshield wipers stopped working then started working as if they had a mind of their own-- only when it IS raining--there was a recall on the circuit board for this problem the year before my vehicle. *jb
- Engine and engine cooling
The consumer was driving, when all of a sudden the vehicle stalled. The consumer tried to restart the vehicle but was unable to do so. the consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection. the mechanic informed the consumer that the camshaft sensor needed to be replaced. please fill in additional information.*jb
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
The windshield wipers worked intermittently. Windshield wipers got stuck to one side of the windshield and will not return to the other. Consumer stated could not drive in any rain weather. *Ak
- Visibility › Rear window wiper/washer › Motor
While driving in inclement weather the windshield wipers came on and off on their own. this was an intermittent problem, and the dealer was aware of it. *ak *sc *jb
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
1998 isuzu hombre windshield wiper/washer problem. Works fine then suddenly stops. Has occurred a number of times since 1998. If you "jiggle" the wiring/connector at the wiper motor under the hood the wipers start working again. However, it can and will suddenly re-occur at any time. *jb
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
While driving in the rain the windshield wipers stopped working. The consumer had the dealer replace the motor module. Please provide details. *jb
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
Every time it rains my windshield wipers quit working while I am driving. no accidents as of yet but close calls. My engine overheats too easily. *nm
- Visibility › Rear window wiper/washer › Motor
Windshield wipers failed in rain during hard downpour. I think the circuit board cracked liked the recalled chevrolerolet S-10S and chevrolet truck also made by gm.they recalled all chevy truck made at same plant as mine for wipers stopping.my hombree was made in USA by chevy. This IS apox 100th time this has failed. *Ak
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
Windshield wiper motor does not work. *ak
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.
- 10217004The 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 warranty. A TAC case number will be issued solely for information tracking purposes and future contact reference.
- 10217001The 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 that you utilize the chart below to find equivalent of similar products (when available) from Loctite and Permatex.
- 10137901This informational bulletin provides the technician with information on what E85 fuel may due to a non E85 vehicle.
- 10014786Special policy adjustment catalytic converter and front exhaust pipe. Update.
- 10006665Service engine soon (ses) light illuminated, diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0420 set.
- 10006647J44551 air conditioner suction screen kit repair recommendations and procedures after compression failures.
- 10006092Harsh 1-2 upshift and malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminated with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p1870 set.
- 10002794Sequential central port fuel injection (scpi) warranty extension for california vehicles.
- 10001775Rough idle after start, and/or a service engine soon (ses) light.
- 10001773Special policy adjustment, sequential central port fuel injection (scpi) failures in california only.
- 10001399Engine/balance shaft rattle sound.
- 6092455Subject regarding rocker arm cover service campaign. Some customers may comment about increased engine oil consumption and having to add oil between oil changes.
- 6092444Service information on programming the ABS controller after unit replacement or chaning tire / wheel size.
- 6092441Information on removing and replacing the connectors from the park / neutral position switch.
- 633944Replacement odometer programing.
- 625965Some customers may comment on a rattle coming from the hood. *Slc
- 625962Vehicles may experience a no reverse, second gear, or fourth gear condition. *Slc
- 625959Customers may complain of the malfunction indicator lamp on, transmission stuck in third gear, or the instrument cluster being inoperative. *Slc
- 615674Some owerns of certain model vehicles, that are registered in california, equipped with 4.3L V6 engines, may experience a service engine soon light, misfire, rough idle or hard start due to a deposit build-up on the sequential central port fuel injector (scpi) poppet valve(s).
- 614145Some owners may comment about rust on the transmission fluid level indicator and the transmission oil filler tube.
- 614143Vehicles built prior to vin w8659878 may exhibit a rattling noise coming from the instrument panel dash area.
- 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.
- 610113Some owners may comment on incorrect fuel gauge readings.
- 606029Information regarding the availability of the child seat tether anchor kit.
- 603838Information on front disk brakes workshop manual revisions.
- 602848Comments on accessory driv belt noise due to power steering pump pulley misalignment.
- 602847Information on a new regular production option (rpo) code ZN4.
- 602438Workshop manual revisions on antilock brake systems.
- 602257Preventing premature main bearing failure.
- 600504Repair/diagnosis information on bussed electrical center.
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