MYRModel Year Report

1997 Isuzu Hombre

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1997 Isuzu Hombre
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:24:58.984Z

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Isuzu Hombre Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1997 highlighted. 1996: 37 complaints 1996 1997: 25 complaints 1997 1998: 53 complaints 1998 2000: 7 complaints 2000
1997: 25 complaints
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YearComplaints
199637
199725
199853
20007

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 25 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

VISIBILITY

5 of 25 total reports mention: visibility.

VISIBILITY

5 of 25 total reports mention: visibility.

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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

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

3 of 25 total reports mention: service brakes, hydraulic.

CRASH INJURY
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DRIVING AT 40 MPH WENT APPLY BRAKES TO STOP, PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR, NO BRAKES. PUMPED BRAKES. TRIED TO PULL EMERGENCY BRAKES COULD NOT STOP, ENDED UP HITTING 2 TREES AT APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH BECAUSE OF DEFECT. THERE WAS NO PRIOR WARNING.

NHTSA ODI report, 19971118

VISIBILITY

2 of 25 total reports mention: visibility.

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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

VISIBILITY/WIPER

1 of 25 total reports mentions: visibility/wiper.

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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

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 19970228 — EA (closed 19970805)

SEAT BELT WEBBING SEPARATION

R 19970922 — seat belts

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

R 19971020 — service brakes, hydraulic

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

I 20020531 — EA (closed 20030723)

WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE

R 20030714 — visibility

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

I 20040218 — RQ (closed 20040527)

DRIVER'S SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1997 Isuzu Hombre — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic 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.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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:windshield wiper/washer:motor, accounting for 20% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1997 Isuzu Hombre have?

3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.