Model year record

2000 Isuzu Hombre recalls & problems

The 2000 Isuzu Hombre has 1 safety recall and 7 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (3 complaints).

Recalls1safety recalls

Complaints7filed by owners

Crashes · fires2 · 0reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths0 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

EquipmentSep 8, 2000

Other › Labels

Recall 00V2580023,672 vehicles

Problem: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH INCORRECT PAYLOAD INFORMATION ON THE VEHICLE CERTIFICATION LABEL. THE PAYLOAD SHOWN ON THE LABEL IS GREATER THAN THE MAXIMUM VALIDATED PAYLOAD. IF THE VEHICLE WERE LOADED TO THE INCORRECTLY LABELED PAYLOAD, IT MAY NOT RIDE AND HANDLE IN THE MANNER THAT THE DRIVER EXPECTS.
Risk: THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE OR AN INABILITY TO STOP THE VEHICLE WITHIN EXPECTED STOPPING DISTANCES.
Fix: OWNERS WILL BE SENT A NEW LABEL FOR INSTALLATION ON THE DRIVER'S DOOR OF THE VEHICLE.

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

2000 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 / 26 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

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

Hombre Pickup 2WD

22mpg combined

City / highway	19 / 25 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

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

Hombre Pickup 2WD

19mpg combined

City / highway	17 / 24 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

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

Hombre Pickup 2WD

19mpg combined

City / highway	17 / 23 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

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

Hombre Pickup 2WD

17mpg combined

City / highway	15 / 20 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

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

Hombre Pickup 4WD

17mpg combined

City / highway	15 / 20 mpg
Fuel	Regular 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 / highway	14 / 19 mpg
Fuel	Regular 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 area	Complaints	Crashes	Typical mileage*
Service brakes, hydraulicAntilock/traction control/electronic limited slip; Foundation components › Master cylinder	3	0	—
Air bagsFrontal; Side/window	3	3	—
Engine and engine coolingEngine; Exhaust system › Emission control › Catalytic convertor	2	0	—
SteeringLinkages	1	0	—
Exterior lighting	1	0	—
Wheels	1	0	—
Electrical systemWiring › Interior/under dash	1	0	—
Power trainAutomatic transmission › Control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)	1	0	—
EquipmentAppliance › Air conditioner	1	0	—

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

Recent owner complaints

Air bagsCrash
I WAS IN A COLLISION AND STRUCK ANOTHER VEHICLE IN THE REAR SQUARELY WITH THE FRONT OF MY VEHICLE AT APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH. THE AIRBAGS IN MY VEHICLE FAILED TO DEPLOY. MY VEHICLE WAS A TOTAL LOSS. THERE WAS NO INDICATION THAT THE AIRBAGS WERE DEFECTIVE PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT. *TR
May 20, 2000 · 116,700 miles
Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash
THE INTERIOR LIGHTS ON THE DASHBOARD DIMMED WITHOUT WARNING. ALSO, THE HEADLIGHTS SHUT OFF INTERMITTENTLY, WHICH CAUSED POOR VISIBILITY AT NIGHT. THE DEALER REPLACED THE WIRING HARNESS . *AK THE TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT SHIFT IN FIRST GEAR. CATALYTIC CONVERTER, 2 GASKETS, AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR CLUTCH, POWER TRAIN MODULE, TPS SENSOR, ABS SENSOR AND HEADLIGHT SWITCH ELECTRICAL HARNESS UNDER THE DASH ALL HAD TO BE REPLACED. *TT *JB
Dec 2, 2003 · 44,327 miles
Air bags › FrontalCrash
WHILE DRIVING 45-50 MPH AND WITHOUT WARNING VEHICLE INVOLVED IN FRONTAL AND SIDE COLLISIONS. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS NOT TO DEPLOY. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. *AK
Jul 16, 2002
Wheels
WHILE TRAVELING ABOUT 40MPH ON THE HIGHWAY THERE WAS A GRINDING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL. THE DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM.*JB
May 1, 2001
Exterior lighting
ALL THE LIGHTS ON THE VEHICLE (HEADLIGHTS, SIDE MARKERS, DASH LIGHT ETC) FLICKER OFF AND ON, THE VEHICLE HAS DONE THIS SINCE DAT OF PURCHASE, DEALER UNABLE TO FIX THE PROBLEM STATING MAYBE A BULLETIN WILL BE ISSUED. NLM
Nov 13, 2000
Steering › Linkages
TRAVELING AT 65 MPH ON HIGHWAY I-78 EAST DURING A RAINSTORM THE STEERING ROD GAVE CAUSING ME TO SPIN ABOUT THREE TIMES FACING THE ON COMING TRAFFIC. WHEN THE TRUCK WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP THEY SAID EITHER SOMEONE LOSEN THEM OR THEY WHERE NEVER TIGHTENED FROM THE MANUFACTEUR. THE NUTS WHERE TIGHTENED AND THE TIRES WHERE REALINED...
Jul 29, 2000
Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE AT 5 MPH WENT DOWN ROAD, APPLIED BRAKES , AND PEDAL WENT STRAIGHT TO THE FLOOR. CONTACTED DEALER, DEALER HAD THE MASTER CYLINDER REPLACED. *AK
Feb 1, 2000

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