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1998 Isuzu N-Series problems

The most common problem on the 1998 Isuzu N-Series is windows, wipers and visibility. It has 6.0 times the complaints of a typical N-Series model year.

Typical year6.0x the typical complaints
Owner complaints
6
Recalls
0
Service bulletins
17
Worst area
Visibility

The worst 1998 Isuzu N-Series problems

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

  • Visibility
    3
  • Airbags
    1
  • Brakes
    1
  • Engine
    1

Problems by type

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  • Visibility
    3
  • Airbags
    1
  • Brakes
    1
  • Engine
    1

Recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Technical service bulletins for the 1998 Isuzu N-Series 17

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

See all 17 bulletins for the 1998 Isuzu N-Series

What 1998 Isuzu N-Series owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Sep 29, 2005 · Airbags · CA · crash · 2 injuries

Roll over crash down embankment 160 feet into river upside down and hit three trees before landing. Both airbags failed to deploy and my son was injured with a broken pelvis and huge hemotoma? I believe this happened because all the pressure was on his pelvis with just the seat belt.

Filed Jan 23, 2005 · Visibility · 65,000 miles · TX

Wipers operate intermittently. Exactly like problem in 1996 isuzu hombre recall. At times wipers wont go off once activated. Has not been repaired.

Filed Dec 9, 2004 · Visibility · 56,000 miles · FL

Windshield wipers not working properly on a 1998 izusu hombre, gm reports that their is no problem or recall on my truck (ven#).

Filed Apr 2, 2004 · Engine · 44,200 miles · KS

1998 rodeo had 44,200 miles and needed to replace the head gasket. Had been to the dealership for lost of heat and burning smell and dealership replaced thermostat but problem was back within 2 weeks and found out it was the head gasket.

Filed Nov 17, 2003 · Visibility · 60,598 miles · AR

Windshield wipers intermittently not working.

Filed Jan 13, 2003 · Brakes · 20,000 miles · FL

Anti-lock braking system. Abs system activates on dry pavement when braking if a slight bump is hit. Unable to stop vehicle safely when system is activated. Antilock brake system warning light stays on periodically.

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Questions about the 1998 Isuzu N-Series

Is the 1998 Isuzu N-Series reliable?

Owners have filed 6 complaints about the 1998 Isuzu N-Series, 6.0 times a typical N-Series model year.

What is the most common problem with the 1998 Isuzu N-Series?

Windows, wipers and visibility, with 3 complaints. Next is airbags (1).

How many recalls does the 1998 Isuzu N-Series have?

No recalls on record.

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