2003 Isuzu Isuzu Truck

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2003 Isuzu Isuzu Truck
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:58:43.845Z

Only 3 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 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

Complaints
3

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1986: 2 complaints 1986 1990: 5 complaints 1991: 2 complaints 1991 1992: 1 complaint 1994: 3 complaints 1994 1995: 2 complaints 1996: 3 complaints 1996 1998: 4 complaints 1999: 7 complaints 1999 2000: 3 complaints 2001: 5 complaints 2001 2002: 1 complaint 2003: 3 complaints 2003 3
1986: 2 complaints 1986 1990: 5 complaints 1990 1991: 2 complaints 1991 1992: 1 complaint 1992 1994: 3 complaints 1994 1995: 2 complaints 1995 1996: 3 complaints 1996 1998: 4 complaints 1998 1999: 7 complaints 1999 2000: 3 complaints 2000 2001: 5 complaints 2001 2002: 1 complaint 2002 2003: 3 complaints 2003 3
1986: 2 complaints 1986 1990: 5 complaints 1990 1991: 2 complaints 1991 1992: 1 complaint 1992 1994: 3 complaints 1994 1995: 2 complaints 1995 1996: 3 complaints 1996 1998: 4 complaints 1998 1999: 7 complaints 1999 2000: 3 complaints 2000 2001: 5 complaints 2001 2002: 1 complaint 2002 2003: 3 complaints 2003 3

2003: 3 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19862
19905
19912
19921
19943
19952
19963
19984
19997
20003
20015
20021
20033

Known problem areas

Only 3 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Electrical system

2 of 3 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing wiring and switch.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

Dt: the contact owns a 2003 Isuzu Truck. The wiring harness shorted out and vehicle caught on fire. Contact was able to put the fire out. He has been unable to contact the dealership or the manufacturer right now.

NHTSA ODI report, 2005-07-14

This is on a 2003 izusu ascender (Didn't see that vehicle option listed) . I'm not sure of VIN or engine details. I'm no car expert. Vehicle a few time sporatically would stall but restarted. This happened over a period of a few weeks.

NHTSA ODI report, 2005-02-10

Structure

1 of 3 total reports mentions: structure.

Show complaint excerpts

Rear window (Third row seat) leaked when it rained or when taken to a car wash which caused the panel and seats to get wet. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the window molding was warped.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-04-17

Power train

1 of 3 total reports mentions: power train, most commonly citing park/neutral start interlock switch.

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

2003 Isuzu Isuzu Truck — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Electrical system: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Structure: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Power train: 1 report on file for this year.

FAQ

Is the 2003 Isuzu Isuzu Truck 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 2003 Isuzu Isuzu Truck?
The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 67% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2003 Isuzu Isuzu Truck have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-20 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.