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.
Isuzu Hombre wipers problems
51 of the 122 owner complaints about the Isuzu Hombre describe windshield wiper failure, most of them for the 1998 model year.
- owner complaints
- 51
- worst model year
- 1998
- typical mileage
- 50,000
Is there a fix? There are 3 recalls for this area of the car. See below
By model year
Often reported together
What owners say
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.
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.
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.
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.
Dt*: the contact stated the windshield wipers work intermittently. There is a the federal safety agency recall, # 03v210000, regarding the windshield wiper motor. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however, it is not included in the recall due to the VIN. Updated 05/02/06.
Windshield wipers failed only when its raining. Replace wiring harness and wiper switch. None of this corrected the problem.
Dt: consumer had to replace the windshield wiper unit which cracked twice. She contacted the dealer and manufacturer, and was told that moisture got into the unit and caused the problem. The unit just stopped working with no warning. When replacing the switch the wipers didn't always come on.
Windshield wipers stopped working then started working as if they had a mind of their own-- only when it is raining--there was a recall on the circuit board for this problem the year before my vehicle.
While driving in inclement weather the windshield wipers came on and off on their own. This was an intermittent problem, and the dealer was aware of it. *ak *sc
Related recalls
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
Questions about the Isuzu Hombre wipers
Which Isuzu Hombre years have windshield wiper failure problems?
The model years with the most reports are 1998 (24 complaints), 1996 (16 complaints) and 1997 (11 complaints).
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