1998 Isuzu NPR Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other NPR years
- Not enough data 3rd of 24 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Isuzu NPR. That ranks 3rd out of 24 NPR model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 158,000 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 Isuzu NPR 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 | 1 | 50% | 158,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 Isuzu NPR recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Steering:gear box (other than rack and pinion)
Problem: 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.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the steering shaft and retighten to the specified torque.
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.
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…
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 )
Other Isuzu NPR years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 NPR | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 NPR | 1 | 4 |
| 2018 NPR | 0 | 3 |
| 2017 NPR | 1 | 2 |
| 2016 NPR | 1 | 5 |
| 2015 NPR | 1 | 5 |
| 2014 NPR | 0 | 4 |
| 2013 NPR | 2 | 4 |
| 2012 NPR | 1 | 5 |
| 2011 NPR | 0 | 2 |
| 2009 NPR | 1 | 2 |
| 2008 NPR | 2 | 3 |
| 2007 NPR | 2 | 3 |
| 2006 NPR | 9 | 3 |
| 2005 NPR | 2 | 0 |
| 2004 NPR | 0 | 1 |
| 2003 NPR | 0 | 1 |
| 2002 NPR | 2 | 0 |
| 2000 NPR | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 NPR | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | 2 | 1 |
| 1997 NPR | 4 | 1 |
| 1996 NPR | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 NPR | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Isuzu NPR?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, tires problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Isuzu NPR?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1998 Isuzu NPR a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other NPR model years, the 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.