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1998 Isuzu Hombre recalls & problems

The 1998 Isuzu Hombre has 1 safety recall and 53 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is visibility (24 complaints).

Recalls1safety recalls
Complaints53filed by owners
Crashes · fires5 · 0reported in complaints
Injuries · deaths5 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

Electrical systemNov 25, 1997

Wiring › Front underhood

Recall 97V2080021,299 vehicles

Problem
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
THE CLIP MATERIAL ON THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD CAN IGNITE AND SUBSEQUENTLY IGNITE OTHER COMBUSTIBLE COMPONENTS RESULTING IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Fix
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.

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.

Fuel economy

Hombre Pickup 2WD

22mpg combined
City / highway20 / 26 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

2.2 L · 4 cyl · Manual 5-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $3,050/year to fuel

Hombre Pickup 2WD

19mpg combined
City / highway17 / 24 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

2.2 L · 4 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $3,550/year to fuel

Hombre Pickup 2WD

18mpg combined
City / highway16 / 21 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

4.3 L · 6 cyl · Manual 5-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $3,700/year to fuel

Hombre Pickup 2WD

17mpg combined
City / highway15 / 20 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

4.3 L · 6 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $3,950/year to fuel

Hombre Pickup 4WD

17mpg combined
City / highway15 / 20 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

4.3 L · 6 cyl · Manual 5-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive · about $3,950/year to fuel

Hombre Pickup 4WD

16mpg combined
City / highway14 / 19 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

4.3 L · 6 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive · about $4,200/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 areaComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesTypical mileage*
VisibilityWindshield wiper/washer › Motor; Windshield wiper/washer2400150,000 mi
Engine and engine coolingEngine › Gasoline; Engine8102—
Service brakes, hydraulicFoundation components › Disc; Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip4100—
Air bagsFrontal3304—
Parking brakeConventional; Conventional › Mechanical3100—
Equipment3000—
Electrical systemIgnition › Anti-theft › Control module3000—
SeatsFront assembly › Recliner2000—
StructureBody › Tailgate › Hinge and attachments; Body › Door2000—
Vehicle speed controlCables1000—
Power trainAxle assembly1000—
Fuel system, gasolineStorage › Tank assembly1000—

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

Recent owner complaints

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