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1998 Isuzu NPR problems

The most common problem on the 1998 Isuzu NPR is engine and cooling. It has 2.0 times the complaints of a typical NPR model year.

Typical year2.0x the typical complaints
Owner complaints
2
Recalls
1
Service bulletins
14
Worst area
Engine

The worst 1998 Isuzu NPR problems

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

  • Engine
    1
  • Tires
    1

Problems by type

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  • Engine
    1
  • Tires
    1

Recalls 1

Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)Reported July 6, 1998 · 90 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Vehicle description: truck chassis. The intermediate steering shaft-to-steering bolt was not tightened properly during assembly. This can cause steering noise, loose steering, and an uncentered steering wheel.
Risk
Loss of steering could result.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the steering shaft and retighten to the specified torque.

Recall number 98V151001 · Recall details

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Technical service bulletins for the 1998 Isuzu NPR 14

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

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What 1998 Isuzu NPR owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jul 25, 2011 · Engine · 158,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 isuzu npr truck. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH the fan shroud ring in the motor broke and became caught within the motor fan causing it to fail. The manufacturer was stated the failure was not recalled. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current miles were 158,000. Updated 08/31/11 *bf the consumer stated there was damage to the radiator. Updated 11/18/11

Filed Oct 27, 2000 · Tires · OH

Both front tires had wavy and bumpy sidewalls just prior to the left front tire exploding after driver had stopped the truck and was making a delivery.*ak (tiresize: p23585r16)( dot number: tire size: p23585r16 )

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Questions about the 1998 Isuzu NPR

Is the 1998 Isuzu NPR reliable?

Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 1998 Isuzu NPR, 2.0 times a typical NPR model year.

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

Engine and cooling, with 1 complaint. Next is tires (1).

How many recalls does the 1998 Isuzu NPR have?

1 recall, covering steering.

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