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Isuzu N-Series years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 21 complaints about the Isuzu N-Series since 1998, and 6 recalls have been issued. The 1998 model year has 6 complaints, more than any other year, led by visibility and airbags problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
21
Recalls
6
Worst year
1998
Warranty extensions
1
Model years
1998-2024

Isuzu N-Series years to avoid

No model year of the Isuzu N-Series stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best Isuzu N-Series years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Isuzu N-Series complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

1998199920002001200220042010201120222024

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Isuzu N-Series problems

All model years combined.

  • Engine
    8
  • Visibility
    5
  • Brakes
    5
  • Fuel system
    2
  • Transmission
    1
  • Seat belts
    1
  • Electrical
    1
  • Airbags
    1

Isuzu N-Series problems year by year

Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.

YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2024-1Brakes10
2022-1Engine20
2011-1Engine10
2010-1Brakes10
2004-1Electrical10
2002-3Engine10
2001-2Engine10
2000-2Brakes00
1999-3Engine00
1998-6Visibility56,00001

Recalls 6

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Isuzu N-Series warranty extensions

Repairs the manufacturer covers beyond the normal warranty. Check whether your car and mileage qualify before paying for one of these.

Questions about the Isuzu N-Series

What years of the Isuzu N-Series should you avoid?

No single model year of the Isuzu N-Series has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Isuzu N-Series?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the Isuzu N-Series?

Engine, with 8 complaints across all years, followed by visibility (5) and brakes (5).

How many recalls does the Isuzu N-Series have?

6 recalls between 1998 and 2024. The 2023 model year has the most, with 2.

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