1998 Isuzu N Series Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other N Series years
- Not enough data 1st of 24 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Isuzu N Series. That is the most of any N Series model year in the database (24 years). The most reported problem area is visibility (3 complaints, 50%), typically at around 60,598 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 2 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 6owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 Isuzu N Series 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 | 3 | 50% | 60,598 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 17% | 44,200 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 17% | 20,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 Isuzu N Series recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1998 Isuzu N Series.
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.
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. *jb
Wipers operate intermittently. Exactly like problem in 1996 isuzu hombre recall. At times wipers wont go off once activated. Has not been repaired. *jb
Windshield wipers not working properly on a 1998 izusu hombre, gm reports that their is no problem or recall on my truck (ven#).*ak
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. *jb
Windshield wipers intermittently not working. *la
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Isuzu N Series?
Owners most often report visibility, air bags, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, visibility, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Isuzu N Series?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1998 Isuzu N Series a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other N Series model years, the 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.