2008 Isuzu I-290 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2008 Isuzu I-290, and owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2008 Isuzu I-290
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Switch (exterior lighting)
GM is recalling 185,903 model year 2004-2009 colorado, GMC model year 2009-2004 canyon, model year 2006 i-280, i-350, model year 2007-2008 i-290, and i-370, passenger vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of alabama, arizona, florida, georgia, hawaii, louisiana, mississippi, nevada, new mexico, puerto rico,…
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the necessary components as specified in the recall bulletin free of charge. GM anticipates that parts will be available by june 2010. A special coverage for vehicles registered in all…
3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2008 Isuzu I-290 have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 35,040 miles. Complaints peaked in 2009 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Everything died several times intermittently while driving on the highway then started having problems starting the vehicle. Problem discovered to be a faulty GM ignition switch. Note that the isuzu i”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 1, 2014 · Engine
“Tl*the contact owns a 2008 isuzu i-290. While the contact was driving approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle completely stalled and would not shift into any selected gears. The vehicle was coasted to the s”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 26, 2010 · Power train
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2008 Isuzu i-290 Extended Cab (i-290 Extended Cab 2WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 20 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 18 / 24 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Small Pickup Trucks 2WD |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 2.9 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd; Manual 5-spd |
Compare Isuzu I-290 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Isuzu I-290 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Isuzu I-290 | 1 | 11 |
| 2008 Isuzu I-290 | 1 | 3 |
Checking a specific 2008 Isuzu I-290
How do I know if my 2008 Isuzu I-290 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2008 Isuzu I-290; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Isuzu dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 09V310000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Isuzu models
- Rodeo2,477 complaints
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- Ascender205 complaints
- Amigo185 complaints
- Axiom158 complaints
- Hombre122 complaints
- Rodeo Sport107 complaints
- Vehicross69 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.