1996 Isuzu HOMBRE problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
20 owner complaints analyzed
4 distinct recall campaigns
87,991 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1996 model year. Data snapshot: . 2 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer is the most frequently named component, appearing in 7 of 20 complaints (35.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Engine operation | 2 | 10.0% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 2 | 10.0% |
| Braking behavior | 1 | 5.0% |
| Steering behavior | 1 | 5.0% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer | 7 |
| Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor | 5 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 2 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc | 1 |
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer: 7; Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor: 5; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline: 2; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 1; Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor: 1; Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery: 1; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 1; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 2 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 2; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
75,000 to 99,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (2). 18 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 5 |
| 2001 | 4 |
| 2002 | 4 |
| 2003 | 5 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2008 | 1 |
2000: 5; 2001: 4; 2002: 4; 2003: 5; 2004: 1; 2008: 1
Pattern summary
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer leads the component reports. Engine operation appears in 2 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 2 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 553113 · 2000-07-18 (July 18, 2000)
THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE DRIVING, LOCAL DEALER UNABLE TO FIND PROBLEM. NLM
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 553113 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 866179 · 2000-07-27 (July 27, 2000)
WHILE DRIVING ABOUT ANY MPH VEHICLE WILL STALL WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, AND AT THE SAME TIME, POWER STEERING WILL BE LOST. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 866179 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 720153 · 2000-03-15 (March 15, 2000)
WINDSHIELD WIPERS HAVE FAILED SEVERAL TIMES DUE TO WIRING PROBLEM AND NEARLY CASING AN ACCIDENT THE FIRST TIME WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIWAY AT 55 MPH DURING HEAVY RAIN. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BOTH TOLD ME IT IS MY PROBLEM OR PAY TO HAVE IT FIXED. MY TRUCK WAS MANUFATURED IN JUNE OF 1996 AND FALLS OUT OF THE RECALL DATES (MAY 1996) FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 720153 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 746480 · 2001-06-06 (June 6, 2001)
THERE WAS A RECALL ON THIS THAT ENDED THE MONTH BEFORE MY TRUCK WAS BUILT. I COULD NOT GET THE MANUFACTURER TO TAKE CARE OF THE PROBLEM SO I HAD IT REPAIRED MYSELF. THE ELECTRICAL SHOP I WENT TO SHOWED ME THE BROKEN SOLDER POINTS ON THE PLUG CONNECTOR. AFTER THOSE WHERE RESOLDERED HAVE HAD NO PROBLEMS. COST TO ME $75.00 I HAVE MEET SEVERAL OTHER PEOPLE WITH THE SAME WIPER MOTORS ON SEVERAL DIFFERENT STYLES OF CHEVEROLET AND ISUZU TRUCKS THAT HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. BUT IT LOOKS LIKE CHEVROLET TAKES CARE OF THEIR CUSTOMERS. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 746480 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 854692 · 2000-01-04 (January 4, 2000)
BRAKES MAKE A GRINDING NOISE WHEN APPLIED AND MALFUNCTION, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SKID/SLIDE. THERE HAVE BEEN MANY OCCURRENCES, ONE CAUSING VEHICLE TO REAREND ANOTHER VEHICLE. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 854692 at NHTSA ↗