1998 Isuzu Hombre Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Hombre years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 53 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Isuzu Hombre. That is the most of any Hombre model year in the database (4 years). The most reported problem area is visibility (23 complaints, 43%), typically at around 50,000 miles. Complaints mention 5 crashes, 5 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 53owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 5complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 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 | 23 | 43% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 8 | 15% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 | 8% | 57,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 3 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 3 | 6% | 89,500 | — | — |
| Equipment | 3 | 6% | 87,268 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 3 | 6% | 34,852 | — | — |
| Seats | 2 | 4% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 4% | 20,550 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 2% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 2% | 140,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 Isuzu Hombre recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Electrical system:wiring:front underhood
Problem: Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and multi-purpose vehicles. An engine electrical wiring-harness clip can melt and drip onto the exhaust manifold.
Risk: The clip material on the exhaust manifold can ignite and subsequently ignite other combustible components resulting in a vehicle fire.
Fix: Dealers are contacting owners by telephone to have their vehicles towed to the dealer and alternate transportation provided to them until the dealer can reroute the electrical wiring-harness.
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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
I have had 3 toyo tires bubble and separate in the last 4 months and toyo will not take responsibility. I feel that their tires are dangerous and need to be tested.
On multiple occasions when going to stop at a light or stop sign, no matter what speed, the brake pedal gives resistance, it sounds like there is grinding of metal, and the truck does not stop instead it slows down until it reaches the stop. I have replaced the whole braking system yet the problem…
Between 96,000 and 97000 miles, the engine shut down 3 times, as if someone had turned the key off. First time turning a corner. Two other times, while driving 45 and 60mph. No control over vehicle. Very lucky nobody near me, or someone probably would have been severely injured. Problem fixed, by…
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…
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…
Other Isuzu Hombre years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 Hombre | 7 | 1 |
| 1998 | 53 | 1 |
| 1997 Hombre | 25 | 3 |
| 1996 Hombre | 37 | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Isuzu Hombre?
Owners most often report visibility, engine and engine cooling, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, visibility, accounts for 23 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Isuzu Hombre?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1998 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 1998 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.