MYRModel Year Report

1998 Isuzu Hombre

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1998 Isuzu Hombre
RENDERED 2026-09-16T15:54:13.850Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet 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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

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

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

VISIBILITY 45%

45% of complaints: visibility — 24 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing motor and windshield wiper/washer.

INJURY
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WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED IN RAIN DURING HARD DOWNPOUR.

NHTSA ODI report, 20040311

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 15%

15% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 8 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing gasoline and engine.

CRASH INJURY
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1998 ISUZU HOMBRE 4X4, 5SPD, 4.3 LITER THERE ARE MULTIPLE ARES THAT NEED TO BE ADDRESSED. 1. THE PARKING BRAKE DOES NOT KEEP THE VEHICLE FROM ROLLING BACKWARDS ON EVEN THE SMALLEST HILLS. 2.

NHTSA ODI report, 20030127

Also filed under PARKING BRAKE

SERVICE BRAKES 9%

9% of complaints: service brakes — 5 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH
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ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS WHEN GOING TO STOP AT A LIGHT OR STOP SIGN, NO MATTER WHAT SPEED, THE BRAKE PEDAL GIVES RESISTANCE, IT SOUNDS LIKE THERE IS GRINDING OF METAL, AND THE TRUCK DOES NOT STOP INSTEAD IT SLOWS DOWN UNTIL IT REACHES THE STOP.

NHTSA ODI report, 20151124

EQUIPMENT 6%

6% of complaints: equipment — 3 distinct reports on file.

AIR BAGS 6%

6% of complaints: air bags — 3 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing frontal.

CRASH INJURY
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WHEN DRIVING DOWN HILL ALL LIGHTS ON DASH CAME ON. WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED NO LIGHTS WERE ON. VEHICLE HAD LOST ALL POWER AND WAS UNCONTROLLABLE. VEHICLE SLID DOWNHILL INTO A TREE STUMP AND STOPPED. AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.

NHTSA ODI report, 19990414

CONSUMER HAD ACCIDENT AND NEITHER AIR BAG DEPLOYED, CAUSING SERIOUS INJURIES TO BOTH DRIVER. VEHICLE SUSTAINED SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19981102

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19971114 — electrical system

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS AND MULTI-PURPOSE VEHICLES. AN ENGINE ELECTRICAL WIRING-HARNESS CLIP CAN MELT AND DRIP ONTO THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD.

Remedy: DEALERS ARE CONTACTING OWNERS BY TELEPHONE TO HAVE THEIR VEHICLES TOWED TO THE DEALER AND ALTERNATE TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED TO THEM UNTIL THE DEALER CAN REROUTE THE ELECTRICAL WIRING-HARNESS.

Campaign 97V208002 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1998 Isuzu Hombre — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (24 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (8 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 97V208002 (electrical system) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1998 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 1998 Isuzu Hombre?

The most-reported component is visibility, accounting for 45% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1998 Isuzu Hombre have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.