Is the 2012 Isuzu NPR 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 2012 Isuzu NPR?

The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2012 Isuzu NPR have?

5 recalls on file for this model year.

2012 Isuzu NPR

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2012 Isuzu NPR
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:40:11.628Z

Only 1 complaint 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 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints: 1
Recalls: 5
Investigations: 1
Top problem: —

Complaints per year

2012: 1 complaint

View as data table

Year	Complaints
1989	0
1990	0
1991	1
1993	1
1994	1
1995	1
1996	1
1997	4
1998	2
1999	1
2000	1
2002	2
2003	0
2004	0
2005	2
2006	9
2007	2
2008	2
2009	1
2011	0
2012	1
2013	2
2014	0
2015	1
2016	1
2017	1
2018	0
2019	1
2020	1

Known problem areas

Only 1 complaint on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Service brakes

1 of 1 total report mentions: service brakes.

Show complaint excerpts

After the vehicle comes to a stop it will jolt forward.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-03-21

Safety timeline

5 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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2011-09-02Vehicle speed control11V415000 Isuzu is recalling certain model year 2012 N-Series trucks equipped with gasoline engines, manufactured from April 27, 2011, through July 26, 2011. Due to a calibration error in the ECM software…

Remedy: Isuzu will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the ECM software free of charge. The safety recall began on September 2, 2011. Owners may contact Isuzu at 1-866-455-7595.

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2016-01-18Equipment15V778000 Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc.

Remedy: Isuzu will notify and instruct owners to order replacement fire extinguishers free of charge directly from Kidde Safety at www.kidde.com, or toll-free at (855)283-7991, or by contacting and visiting a dealer. The recall began on January 18, 2016.

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2017-04-19Power train17V191000 Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc. (Isuzu) is recalling certain 2011-2016 NPR, 2011-2017 NPR-HD, NQR, NRR, 2015-2017 NPR-XD, 2012-2016 Reach, NPR Gas and NPR-HD Gas incomplete trucks.

Remedy: Isuzu will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the left rear wheel bearing hub locking bolts, tightening them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 19, 2017. Owners may contact Isuzu customer service at 1-866-441-9638.

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2017-06-23Vehicle speed control17V324000 Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc. (Isuzu) is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 and 2012-2013 Isuzu NPR and NPR HD vehicles and 2008-2009 GMC W3500 and GMC W4500 vehicles.

Remedy: Isuzu will notify owners, and dealers will remove and replace the stopper bolt with a flanged plate, to prevent lateral movement of the throttle, free of charge. The recall began on June 23, 2017.

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2018-01-11Equipment17V726000 Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc.

Remedy: Isuzu will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde to get a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in December 2017.

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2019-04-19Preliminary evaluationClosed 2021-12-09 Unintended Movement

Buy-smart checklist

2012 Isuzu NPR — pre-purchase inspection

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Service brakes: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

Recall 11V415000 · Vehicle speed control
Recall 15V778000 · Equipment
Recall 17V191000 · Power train
Recall 17V324000 · Vehicle speed control
Recall 17V726000 · Equipment

FAQ

Is the 2012 Isuzu NPR 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 2012 Isuzu NPR?: The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2012 Isuzu NPR have?: 5 recalls on file for this model year.

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