Model year record

1996 Isuzu Hombre recalls & problems

The 1996 Isuzu Hombre has 4 safety recalls and 37 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is visibility (20 complaints).

Recalls4safety recalls

Complaints37filed by owners

Crashes · fires4 · 1reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths3 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

VisibilityJun 2, 2003

Rear window wiper/washer › Motor

Recall 03V21000014,860 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (ODI)

Problem: 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: IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR DURING BAD WEATHER, DRIVER VISIBILITY WOULD BE REDUCED, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Fix: 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.

VisibilityJul 1, 1998

Windshield wiper/washer

Recall 98V1500028,925 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (ODI)

Problem: 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: THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN INOPERATIVE WIPERS, REDUCING A DRIVER'S VISIBILITY, AND INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WIPER MOTOR CIRCUIT BOARD AND COVER.

VisibilityJan 29, 1997

Windshield

Recall 97V0080028 vehicles

Problem: 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: IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE WINDSHIELD MAY NOT STAY IN PLACE AS REQUIRED BY FMVSS NO. 212.
Fix: ALL VEHICLES HAVE BEEN REPURCHASED. THIS CAMPAIGN IS 100%.

Exterior lightingApr 3, 1996

Headlights

Recall 96V0590011,547 vehicles

Problem: 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: CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: REDUCED LIGHTING FROM THESE HEAD LAMPS CAN CAUSE A VISIBILITY PROBLEM INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Fix: 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.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Crash test ratings

1996 Isuzu Hombre

OverallNot Rated

Frontal crash	Not Rated
Side crash	Not Rated
Rollover	Not Rated

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.

Fuel economy

Hombre Pickup 2WD

23mpg combined

City / highway	20 / 27 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

2.2 L · 4 cyl · Manual 5-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $2,900/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem area	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Injuries	Typical mileage*
VisibilityWindshield wiper/washer; Windshield wiper/washer › Motor	20	0	0	0	—
Service brakes, hydraulicAntilock/traction control/electronic limited slip; Foundation components › Master cylinder	5	3	0	1	—
Electrical systemWiring › Interior/under dash; Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers	4	0	0	0	—
Engine and engine coolingEngine › Gasoline; Engine	4	0	1	0	—
Air bagsFrontal	3	2	0	2	—
EquipmentMechanical › Carrier/rack; Appliance › Air conditioner	2	0	0	0	—
Unknown or other	1	0	0	0	—
Power trainAxle assembly	1	0	0	0	—
SeatsFront assembly › Head restraint	1	0	0	0	—
SteeringHydraulic power assist system	1	0	0	0	—
Fuel system, gasolineDelivery	1	0	0	0	—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner 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
Dec 28, 2007 · 76,000 miles
Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
RECALL NOTICE REGARDING WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR. *MR THE CONSUMER REQUESTED REIMBURSEMENT. THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR WAS REPLACED. *SC
Jun 1, 2004
Visibility › Rearview mirrors/devices › Exterior
BOTH SIDE REARVIEW EXTERIOR MIRRORS BROKE ON DIFFERENT OCCASIONS. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK BOTH MIRRORS FELL OFF. *TS *NLM
Sep 30, 2003
Visibility › Rear window wiper/washer › Motor
CONSUMER STATES THAT WINDSHIELD WIPERS QUIT WORKING ,NO WARNING. DEALER STATES THAT MODULAR NEEDS REPLACING. *AK
Aug 5, 2003
Engine and engine cooling › EngineFire
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
Jun 9, 2003 · 99,981 miles
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
Jun 9, 2003
Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
WHILE DRIVING IN THE RAIN, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORKED SPORADICALLY. *JB
May 14, 2003
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
Sep 26, 2002

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.

NHTSA defect investigations

WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILUREClosedLed to recall 03V159000
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.
EA02006 · opened May 31, 2002 · closed Jul 23, 2003
SEAT BELT WEBBING SEPARATIONClosedLed to recall 97V096001
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.
EA97004 · opened Feb 28, 1997 · closed Aug 5, 1997