1996 Isuzu Hombre Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Hombre years
- More complaints than other years 2nd of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 4 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 37 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 Isuzu Hombre. That ranks 2nd out of 4 Hombre model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is visibility (20 complaints, 54%). Complaints mention 4 crashes, 1 fire, 3 injuries. There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 37owner complaints
- 4safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 4complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1996 Isuzu Hombre problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 20 | 54% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 11% | 87,991 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 3 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 3 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1996 Isuzu Hombre recalls (4)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Visibility:rear window wiper/washer:motor
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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.
Visibility:windshield wiper/washer
Problem: 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.
Fix: Dealers will replace the wiper motor circuit board and cover.
Visibility:windshield
Problem: 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.
Fix: All vehicles have been repurchased. This campaign is 100%.
Exterior lighting:headlights
Problem: A brazilian domestic headlamp was inadvertently installed on these vehicles instead of the required u.s. Domestic assembly. This does not meet the requirements of fmvss no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Risk: Consequence of non-compliance: reduced lighting from these head lamps can cause a visibility problem increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
Fix: Dealers will inspect both the left and right head lamp assemblies for presence of the aiming pads. If the head lamp assembly does note have these aiming pads, it will be replaced with the correct head lamp assembly.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Windshield wiper failure (EA02006) — opened May 31, 2002, closed Jul 23, 2003, led to recall 03V159000.
- Seat belt webbing separation (EA97004) — opened Feb 28, 1997, closed Aug 5, 1997, led to recall 97V096001.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Replacement of muffler and header pipe, that came loose causing a rattle and exhaust leak in cab,service center said he replaces 4 or 5 a week on 1996 chevrolet s-10's and isuzu small trucks. This replacement cost me $400.00. *tr
Recall notice regarding windshield wiper motor. *mr the consumer requested reimbursement. The windshield wiper motor was replaced. *sc
Both side rearview exterior mirrors broke on different occasions. Dealer notified. *ak both mirrors fell off. *ts *nlm
Consumer states that windshield wipers quit working ,no warning. Dealer states that modular needs replacing. *ak
Windshield wiper work intermittently during usage. *ak there was a 20 percent failure rate. The problem would worsen when wet. *scc *jb
Other Isuzu Hombre years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 Hombre | 7 | 1 |
| 1998 Hombre | 53 | 1 |
| 1997 Hombre | 25 | 3 |
| 1996 | 37 | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Isuzu Hombre?
Owners most often report visibility, engine and engine cooling, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, visibility, accounts for 20 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Isuzu Hombre?
Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1996 Isuzu Hombre a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Hombre model years, the 1996 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.