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1998 Isuzu Hombre problems

The most common problem on the 1998 Isuzu Hombre is windows, wipers and visibility, typically around 50,000 miles. It has 1.4 times the complaints of a typical Hombre model year.

Typical year1.4x the typical complaints
Owner complaints
53
Recalls
1
Service bulletins
33
Worst area
Visibility
Fuel economy
16-22mpg

The worst 1998 Isuzu Hombre problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

Problems by type

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  • Visibility
    23
  • Brakes
    8
  • Engine
    8
  • Airbags
    3
  • Electrical
    3
  • Body
    2
  • Seats
    2
  • Acceleration
    1
  • Fuel system
    1
  • Steering
    1
  • Tires
    1
  • Transmission
    1

Specific symptoms reported on the 1998 Isuzu Hombre

Wipers 24

Recalls 1

Electrical system: wiring: front underhoodReported November 25, 1997 · 1,299 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and multi-purpose vehicles. An engine electrical wiring-harness clip can melt and drip onto the exhaust manifold.
Risk
The clip material on the exhaust manifold can ignite and subsequently ignite other combustible components resulting in a vehicle fire.
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.

Recall number 97V208002 · Recall details

See all 1 recalls for the 1998 Isuzu Hombre

Technical service bulletins for the 1998 Isuzu Hombre 33

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

See all 33 bulletins for the 1998 Isuzu Hombre

1998 Isuzu Hombre fuel economy

Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.

EngineDriveCityHighwayCombined
2.2L 4‑cylRWD17-2024-2619-22
4.3L 6‑cylRWD15-1620-2117-18
4.3L 6‑cyl4WD14-1519-2016-17

What 1998 Isuzu Hombre owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jun 8, 2016 · Tires · 140,000 miles · AZ

I have had 3 toyo tires bubble and separate in the last 4 months and toyo will not take responsibility. I feel that their tires are dangerous and need to be tested.

Filed Nov 24, 2015 · Brakes · 60,000 miles · CA

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. I have replaced the whole braking system yet the problem still occurs. It is a problem with the anti-lock braking system very similar to the recall made on the 1998 isuzu rodeo.

Filed Mar 7, 2014 · Electrical · 96,000 miles · IL

Between 96,000 and 97000 miles, the engine shut down 3 times, as if someone had turned the key off. First time turning a corner. Two other times, while driving 45 and 60mph. No control over vehicle. Very lucky nobody near me, or someone probably would have been severely injured. Problem fixed, by butitta auto 6765 mill road, rockford, il 61108 ignition module had to be reprogrammed.

Filed Dec 13, 2011 · Engine, Visibility · 80,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 isuzu hombre. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 MPH in rainy weather, the windshield wipers failed. Also, while driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle stalled and all of the instrumental panel lights were illuminated. The contact was able to restart the vehicle after waiting a few minutes. The vehicle was not inspected by a dealer nor repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Oct 20, 2010 · Visibility · 50,000 miles · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 1998 isuzu hombre. The contact stated that the windshield wiper would not function properly intermittently. Sometimes it would work and other times, it would not. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer but the vehicle was not inspected. The vehicle had not been repaired. The contact called the manufacturer who stated that there were no recalls and could offer no assistance. The current and failure mileages were approximately 50,000.

Filed Sep 16, 2010 · Visibility · OR

The wipers just started stopping while driving. Then it would go back on, but when you are on the hwy and it is raining; it is very difficult to continue driving hoping they will go back on. I have not gone into have it repaired. It used to do it intermittently and if you go over a bump it would start working again. Yesterday, it stopped altogether. There was a recall notice for model yr 1996 campaign 98v150002.

Filed Jul 24, 2008 · Visibility · 4,000 miles · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 1998 isuzu hombre. In stormy or hot weather conditions, the front windshield wipers failed intermittently. The failure reduces visibility and increases the risk of a crash. The manufacturer stated that his particular year was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 98v150002 (visibility:windshield wiper/washer); therefore, the manufacturer would not assume any financial responsibility for the repairs. He filed a complaint (case number 08206028) with the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 4,000 and current mileage was 90,000. Updated 09/16/08 *bf the consumer stated the wipers work 70% of the time. When he shute the switch off, the wipers continued to run. Updated 09/19/08.

Filed Sep 25, 2007 · Electrical · TX

Passlock problems.

Filed Mar 19, 2007 · Body · 100 miles · AZ

Tl*- the contact has a 1998 isuzu hombre and stated that every time he closes the driver side door or is pumping gas he gets a static shock. He took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that the electric shock was just normal and that there wasn't anything wrong with the vehicle. The contact felt that the cause of the shock had to do with the fabric on the vehicle's seats. He also had the vehicle in storage for about 5.5 years, but had experienced the failure before storing the vehicle. The failure mileage was 100 miles and the current mileage was 28,600 miles.

Filed Sep 6, 2006 · Visibility · 60,000 miles · VA

Dt*: the contact stated the windshield wipers on the vehicle worked intermittently, then stopped functioning. The vehicle was not taken in for service. There was a the federal safety agency recall# 03v210000, which pertained to the windshield washer/wiper motor. The vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN.

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Questions about the 1998 Isuzu Hombre

Is the 1998 Isuzu Hombre reliable?

Owners have filed 53 complaints about the 1998 Isuzu Hombre, 1.4 times a typical Hombre model year.

What is the most common problem with the 1998 Isuzu Hombre?

Windows, wipers and visibility, with 23 complaints, typically around 50,000 miles. Next is brakes (8).

How many recalls does the 1998 Isuzu Hombre have?

1 recall, covering electrical system.

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 1998 Isuzu Hombre get?

Official estimates for the 1998 Isuzu Hombre range from 16 to 22 mpg combined. The most efficient version (2.2L 4-cyl, RWD) gets 17-20 city and 24-26 highway.

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