1997 Isuzu Npr Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 1997 Isuzu Npr, and owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
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1 safety recall for the 1997 Isuzu Npr
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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Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)
The front axle brake hoses were damaged during transportation of the front axle assembly with the brake hoses attached.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the front axle brake hoses (right and left) and any hose showing damage will be replaced.
4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1997 Isuzu Npr have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a fire. Reports cite 2 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 278,000 miles. Complaints peaked in 1999 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“City of tempe arizona is forcing vehicle owners to reduce the overall length of their vehicle (21 feet) to park at their homes. The most economical way to comply is to chop in the middle to keep the t”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 7, 2015 · Structure
“While the consumer was driving, both right rear tires blew out causing the driver to lose control and crash into the wall resulting in fire, there were two injuries. (ohio traffic crash report) *yh”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 22, 2001 · Tires
Compare Isuzu Npr model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Isuzu Npr model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 Isuzu Npr | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 Isuzu Npr | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 Isuzu Npr | 0 | 1 |
| 1993 Isuzu Npr | 0 | 1 |
| 1994 Isuzu Npr | 1 | 1 |
| 1995 Isuzu Npr | 0 | 1 |
| 1996 Isuzu Npr | 0 | 1 |
| 1997 Isuzu Npr | 1 | 4 |
| 1998 Isuzu Npr | 1 | 2 |
| 1999 Isuzu Npr | 0 | 1 |
| 2000 Isuzu Npr | 0 | 1 |
| 2002 Isuzu Npr | 0 | 2 |
| 2003 Isuzu Npr | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 Isuzu Npr | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 Isuzu Npr | 0 | 2 |
| 2006 Isuzu Npr | 3 | 9 |
| 2007 Isuzu Npr | 3 | 2 |
| 2008 Isuzu Npr | 3 | 2 |
| 2009 Isuzu Npr | 2 | 1 |
| 2011 Isuzu Npr | 2 | 0 |
| 2012 Isuzu Npr | 5 | 1 |
| 2013 Isuzu Npr | 4 | 2 |
| 2014 Isuzu Npr | 4 | 0 |
| 2015 Isuzu Npr | 5 | 1 |
| 2016 Isuzu Npr | 5 | 1 |
| 2017 Isuzu Npr | 2 | 1 |
| 2018 Isuzu Npr | 3 | 0 |
| 2019 Isuzu Npr | 4 | 1 |
| 2020 Isuzu Npr | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 1997 Isuzu Npr
How do I know if my 1997 Isuzu Npr 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 1997 Isuzu Npr; 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 97V087001).
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.