Replacement of muffler and header pipe, that came loose causing a rattle and exhaust leak in cab,service center said he replaces 4 or 5 a week on 1996 chevrolet s-10's and isuzu small trucks. This replacement cost me $400.00.
The worst 1996 Isuzu Hombre problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Visibility20
- Brakes4
- Engine4
- Airbags3
- Electrical3
- Fuel system1
- Seats1
- Steering1
- Transmission1
Specific symptoms reported on the 1996 Isuzu Hombre
Recalls 4
Visibility: rear window wiper/washer: motor
- What is wrong
- 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 intermittently or not at all.
- Risk
- If this were to occur during bad weather, driver visibility would be reduced, which could result in a crash.
- 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 not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact isuzu at 1‑800‑255‑6727.
Recall number 03V210000 · Recall details
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles, 2 and 4-wheel drive. Solder joints near the wiring harness connector can crack causing the windshield wipers to work intermittently.
- Risk
- This condition can result in inoperative wipers, reducing a driver's visibility, and increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the wiper motor circuit board and cover.
Recall number 98V150002 · Recall details
Visibility: windshield
- What is wrong
- The top coat paint severely peels due to overbaking of the powder primer prior to the top coat application. Since the windshield primer and adhesive adhere to the top coat paint onthe windshield opening flange, the windshield does not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 212, "windshield mounting."
- Risk
- In the event of a vehicle crash, the windshield may not stay in place as required by fmvss no. 212.
- Remedy
- All vehicles have been repurchased. This campaign is 100%.
Recall number 97V008002 · Recall details
Exterior lighting: headlights
- What is wrong
- A brazilian domestic headlamp was inadvertently installed on these vehicles instead of the required u.s. Domestic assembly. This does not meet the requirements of fmvss no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
- Risk
- Consequence of non-compliance: reduced lighting from these head lamps can cause a visibility problem increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect both the left and right head lamp assemblies for presence of the aiming pads. If the head lamp assembly does note have these aiming pads, it will be replaced with the correct head lamp assembly.
Recall number 96V059001 · Recall details
See all 4 recalls for the 1996 Isuzu Hombre
Defect investigations
Windshield wiper failure
As a result of this, and the precedinginvestigation, rq99-003, gm has expanded the population of safety recall 98v‑150 (replacement of the windshield wiper control module) to include an additional 1.77 million vehicles.included are various 1994-1997 my m/l vans, s/t trucks and suvs, & c/k trucks and suvs.see attached technical report for details.
EA02006
Seat belt webbing separation
The federal safety agency's new car assessment program (ncap) tested a 1997 chevrolet s-10 extended cab pickup equipped with a driver-side air bag.the front passenger seat belt was completely cut during the test.
EA97004
Technical service bulletins for the 1996 Isuzu Hombre 13
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This bulletin outlines the procedures for using the Alpine Exchange Program (the "Exchange Program"). The...
- Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc. (ICTA) is providing the following procedural recommendations to...
- J44551 air conditioner suction screen kit repair recommendations and procedures after compression failures
- Some customers may comment on backfire during crank / start; no start; slow or hard start / crank;...
- American isuzu motors inc
- Information regarding the availability of the child seat tether anchor kit
- Conditions with ignition lock ( key ) cylinders will not rotate
- Some vehicles from VIN T8700001 through T8708925 may exhibit a condition in which the windshield wier...
- Intermittent steering column snap or click noise when turning
- Vehicles may experience a wind rush noise coming fromthe passenger-side dash when the mode knob is set to...
1996 Isuzu Hombre fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.2L 4‑cyl | RWD | 20 | 27 | 23 |
What 1996 Isuzu Hombre owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Recall notice regarding windshield wiper motor. *mr the consumer requested reimbursement. The windshield wiper motor was replaced.
Both side rearview exterior mirrors broke on different occasions. Dealer notified. *ak both mirrors fell off. *ts
Consumer states that windshield wipers quit working ,no warning. Dealer states that modular needs replacing.
Windshield wiper work intermittently during usage. *ak there was a 20 percent failure rate. The problem would worsen when wet. *scc
Vehicle fire 1996 isuzu hombre pick up truck. Arrived home and truck engine was smoking. Thought loss of radiator, but engine area was on fire.
While driving in the rain, the windshield wipers worked sporadically.
The windshield wiper motor on the truck would perform erratic or quit working while in use with no warning. The owner replaced the motor with another one that eventually repeated the erratical operation. The owner is concerned and feel that the manufacture should be responsible for this. Please describe details.
98 v 15 000/windshield wipers: fuel fumes are getting into vehicle. Feel free to provide any further information.
Windshield wipers were working intermittently. Currently, not at all. Dealer notified. Feel free to provide any further information.
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Questions about the 1996 Isuzu Hombre
Is the 1996 Isuzu Hombre reliable?
Owners have filed 37 complaints about the 1996 Isuzu Hombre, close to a typical Hombre model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1996 Isuzu Hombre?
Windows, wipers and visibility, with 20 complaints. Next is brakes (4).
How many recalls does the 1996 Isuzu Hombre have?
4 recalls, covering visibility and exterior lighting.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Isuzu Hombre visibility?
Yes, 3 recalls: 03V210000, 98V150002, 97V008002. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Isuzu Hombre have the most visibility problems?
The Isuzu Hombre model years with the most visibility complaints are 1998 (23 complaints), 1996 (20 complaints) and 1997 (13 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 1996 Isuzu Hombre get?
Official estimates for the 1996 Isuzu Hombre range from 23 mpg combined. The most efficient version (2.2L 4-cyl, RWD) gets 20 city and 27 highway.
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