2002 Isuzu N Series Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other N Series years
- Not enough data 2nd of 24 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Isuzu N Series. That ranks 2nd out of 24 N Series model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (2 complaints, 67%), typically at around 234,679 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 67% | 234,679 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 33% | 5,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 Isuzu N Series recalls (1)
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Equipment; electrical system
Problem: Isuzu Manufacturing Services of America, Inc. (Isuzu) is recalling certain model year 2001-2013 Isuzu N-Series; model year 2001-2010 Chevrolet and GMC W-Series; model year 2001-2004 Isuzu FRR and model year 2001-2004 Chevrolet and GMC WT5500 trucks. The affected vehicles are equipped with an optional oil pan heater (RPO code IG3). Debris may collect at the contact point of the heater plug and the extension cord. This may cause overheating of the extension cord.
Risk: Overheating of the extension cord could melt the oil pan heater plug and/or block heater plug, resulting in an increased risk of fire.
Fix: Isuzu will notify owners and dealers will inspect the trucks. The extension cord and damaged components will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on August 30, 2013. Owners may contact Isuzu at 1-866-441-9638.
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 purchased a new 2002 isuzu rodeo from fox chevrolet isuzu located at 501 washington boulevard laurel, maryland. In 2004 the dealership changed their business and name to fox of laurel because i purchased the vehicle from this location i continued taking my vehicle to them for service. I…
We have 6 isuzu npr light trucks in our fleet. We have had the spider and ring gear fail on multiple occasions on each vehicle. This is dangerous because the failures come completely unexpectedly ( no warning) and the vehicle is immediatelyu disabled whereever it might be-even in the fast lane on…
Fan blade failure on npr isuzu tk yr. 2000-2003 we had 5 blades explode in tks. The blade cracks then flies apart this is very bad someboby will get killed if working around blade when they come apart.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Isuzu N Series?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, power train problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Isuzu N Series?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2002 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 2002 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.