2002 Isuzu N-Series Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2002 Isuzu N-Series, and owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2002 Isuzu N-Series
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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Equipment and electrical system
Isuzu Manufacturing Services of America, Inc. (Isuzu) is recalling certain model year 2001-2013 Isuzu N-Series; model year 2001-2010 Chevrolet and GMC W-Series; model year 2001-2004 Isuzu FRR and model year 2001-2004 Chevrolet and GMC WT5500 trucks. The affected vehicles are equipped with an optional oil pan heater (RPO code IG3).…
Remedy: Isuzu will notify owners and dealers will inspect the trucks. The extension cord and damaged components will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on August 30, 2013. Owners may contact Isuzu at 1-866-441-9638.
3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2002 Isuzu N-Series have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 119,840 miles. Complaints peaked in 2004 with 2 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“I purchased a new 2002 isuzu rodeo from fox chevrolet isuzu located at 501 washington boulevard laurel, maryland. In 2004 the dealership changed their business and name to fox of laurel because i purc”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 7, 2007 · Engine and engine cooling
“We have 6 isuzu npr light trucks in our fleet. We have had the spider and ring gear fail on multiple occasions on each vehicle. This is dangerous because the failures come completely unexpectedly ( no”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 22, 2004 · Power train
Compare Isuzu N-Series model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Isuzu N-Series model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 Isuzu N-Series | 0 | 6 |
| 1999 Isuzu N-Series | 0 | 3 |
| 2000 Isuzu N-Series | 0 | 2 |
| 2001 Isuzu N-Series | 1 | 2 |
| 2002 Isuzu N-Series | 1 | 3 |
| 2003 Isuzu N-Series | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 Isuzu N-Series | 1 | 1 |
| 2005 Isuzu N-Series | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 Isuzu N-Series | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 Isuzu N-Series | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 Isuzu N-Series | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 Isuzu N-Series | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 Isuzu N-Series | 1 | 1 |
| 2011 Isuzu N-Series | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 Isuzu N-Series | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 Isuzu N-Series | 2 | 0 |
| 2017 Isuzu N-Series | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 Isuzu N-Series | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 Isuzu N-Series | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 Isuzu N-Series | 2 | 1 |
| 2023 Isuzu N-Series | 2 | 0 |
| 2024 Isuzu N-Series | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2002 Isuzu N-Series
How do I know if my 2002 Isuzu N-Series 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 2002 Isuzu N-Series; 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 13V259000).
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
- Trooper576 complaints
- 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.