1997 Isuzu Hombre
Only 25 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 25 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1996 | 37 |
| 1997 | 25 |
| 1998 | 53 |
| 2000 | 7 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
Only 25 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
12 of 25 total reports mention: visibility, most commonly citing motor and windshield wiper/washer.
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THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM AS STATED IN RECALL#03V210000 CONCERNING THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR. DEALER WILL NOT REPAIR VEHICLE BECAUSE IT WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL, DUE TO VIN. *AK *TS *JB
NHTSA ODI report, 20030616
THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED WORKING WHILE IN USE. *JB
NHTSA ODI report, 20030515
WHILE DRIVING ANDWITH NO WARNING WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL WORK INTERMITTENTLY, AND IT WILL BE HARD FOR THE CONSUMER TO SEE DURING RAINY WEATHER. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK
NHTSA ODI report, 20020912
3 of 25 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
CRASH INJURY3 of 25 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing gasoline and engine.
2 of 25 total reports mention: vehicle speed control, most commonly citing accelerator pedal.
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WHEN PRESSURE IS APPLIED TO ACCELERATOR PEDAL, VEHICLE WOULD CHATTER & VIBRATE. DEALER CANNOT LOCATE CAUSE OF VIBRATION. THIS CAN HAPPEN FROM A CALLED START. *AK
NHTSA ODI report, 19981015
2 of 25 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission.
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1ODI ID 825115, 2.ODI ID 542133, 3. ODI ID 721936, 4. ODI ID 829011, 5. ODI ID 829780
NHTSA ODI report, 20160421
Also filed under FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM and VISIBILITY/WIPER
SAFETY TIMELINE
SEAT BELT WEBBING SEPARATION
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: EXTENDED CAB PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 60/40 FRONT BENCH SEATS AND EXTENDED CAB PICKUP TRUCKS AND 2-DOOR UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL LOCKING RECLINER BUCKET SEATS. T
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A PROTECTIVE COVER OVER THE RECLINER MECHANISM.
Campaign 97V096002 — check if this car was fixed
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PASSENGER PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 4.3L ENGINES. THE FRONT BRAKE LINE CAN CONTACT THE LEFT-HAND SIDE OF THE ENGINE OIL PAN CAUSING THE BRAKE LINE TO WEAR TO THE PO
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE OIL PAN AND THE BRAKE LINE. IF THE CLEARANCE IS 6MM OR LESS, DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL BRAKE LINE CLIP AND IF THERE WAS CONTACT BETWEEN THE OIL
Campaign 97V146002 — check if this car was fixed
WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE
ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS WITH CERTAIN MODEL-ENGINE COMBINATIONS, THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR MAY FAIL DUE TO CRACKED SOLDER JOINTS ON THE CONTROLLER CIRCUIT BOARD. THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS COULD WORK INT
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WIPER MOTOR CIRCUIT BOARD AND COVER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 14, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO N
Campaign 03V210000 — check if this car was fixed
DRIVER'S SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
1997 Isuzu Hombre — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for visibility issues (12 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for service brakes issues (3 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (3 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 97V096002 (seat belts) has been completed.
- Verify recall 97V146002 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
- Verify recall 03V210000 (visibility) has been completed.
FAQ
Is the 1997 Isuzu Hombre reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Isuzu Hombre?
The most-reported component is visibility, accounting for 48% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1997 Isuzu Hombre have?
3 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-09-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.