Model year record
1998 Isuzu N-Series recalls & problems
The 1998 Isuzu N-Series has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA, and 6 owner complaints. The most-reported problem area is visibility (3 complaints).
Safety recalls
No safety recalls have been filed for the 1998 Isuzu N-Series.
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.
What owners report
| Problem area | Complaints | Typical mileage* |
|---|---|---|
| VisibilityWindshield wiper/washer | 3 | 60,598 mi |
| Service brakes, hydraulicAntilock/traction control/electronic limited slip › Control unit/module | 1 | — |
| Engine and engine coolingEngine | 1 | — |
| Air bagsFrontal | 1 | — |
*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
- Air bags › FrontalCrash2 injuries
ROLL OVER CRASH DOWN EMBANKMENT 160 FEET INTO RIVER UPSIDE DOWN AND HIT THREE TREES BEFORE LANDING. BOTH AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY AND MY SON WAS INJURED WITH A BROKEN PELVIS AND HUGE HEMOTOMA? I BELIEVE THIS HAPPENED BECAUSE ALL THE PRESSURE WAS ON HIS PELVIS WITH JUST THE SEAT BELT. *JB
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
WIPERS OPERATE INTERMITTENTLY. EXACTLY LIKE PROBLEM IN 1996 ISUZU HOMBRE RECALL. AT TIMES WIPERS WONT GO OFF ONCE ACTIVATED. HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. *JB
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
WINDSHIELD WIPERS NOT WORKING PROPERLY ON A 1998 IZUSU HOMBRE, GM REPORTS THAT THEIR IS NO PROBLEM OR RECALL ON MY TRUCK (VEN#).*AK
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
1998 RODEO HAD 44,200 MILES AND NEEDED TO REPLACE THE HEAD GASKET. HAD BEEN TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR LOST OF HEAT AND BURNING SMELL AND DEALERSHIP REPLACED THERMOSTAT BUT PROBLEM WAS BACK WITHIN 2 WEEKS AND FOUND OUT IT WAS THE HEAD GASKET. *JB
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
WINDSHIELD WIPERS INTERMITTENTLY NOT WORKING. *LA
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip › Control unit/module
ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM. ABS SYSTEM ACTIVATES ON DRY PAVEMENT WHEN BRAKING IF A SLIGHT BUMP IS HIT. UNABLE TO STOP VEHICLE SAFELY WHEN SYSTEM IS ACTIVATED. ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT STAYS ON PERIODICALLY.
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.