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2006 Isuzu I-280 problems and owner complaints

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

11 owner complaints analyzed

2 distinct recall campaigns

65,000 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 2006 model year. Data snapshot: . 8 complaints include usable failure mileage.

Owner-reported patterns

Most common problems

Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 4 of 11 complaints (36.4%). A complaint can name multiple components.

Recurring terms in complaint narratives
TopicMatching reportsShare of complaints
Braking behavior436.4%
Electrical and battery issues218.2%

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.

Electrical System
4
Exterior Lighting
4
Unknown Or Other
2
Air Bags
1
Engine And Engine Cooling
1
Fuel/Propulsion System
1
Seat Belts
1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
1
Component breakdown data
CategoryCount
Electrical System4
Exterior Lighting4
Unknown Or Other2
Air Bags1
Engine And Engine Cooling1
Fuel/Propulsion System1
Seat Belts1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1

Electrical System: 4; Exterior Lighting: 4; Unknown Or Other: 2; Air Bags: 1; Engine And Engine Cooling: 1; Fuel/Propulsion System: 1; Seat Belts: 1; Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 1

Reported problems by failure mileage

Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.

Under 25,000
1
25,000 to 49,999
2
50,000 to 74,999
1
75,000 to 99,999
1
100,000 to 149,999
1
150,000 and above
2
Reported problems by failure mileage data
CategoryCount
Under 25,0001
25,000 to 49,9992
50,000 to 74,9991
75,000 to 99,9991
100,000 to 149,9991
150,000 and above2

Under 25,000: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 2; 50,000 to 74,999: 1; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 1; 150,000 and above: 2

25,000 to 49,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (2). 3 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.

2006
1
2007
1
2009
1
2011
2
2012
1
2013
1
2015
1
2017
2
2019
1
Complaints over time data
CategoryCount
20061
20071
20091
20112
20121
20131
20151
20172
20191

2006: 1; 2007: 1; 2009: 1; 2011: 2; 2012: 1; 2013: 1; 2015: 1; 2017: 2; 2019: 1

Pattern summary

Electrical System leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 4 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 2 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 10411726 · 2011-07-11 (July 11, 2011)

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 ISUZU I280. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE ABS WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND A MESSAGE DISPLAYED FAULTY BRAKES ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. IN ADDITION, THE BRAKES WOULD MAKE A GRINDING NOISE WHEN DEPRESSED. THERE WAS A RECALL RELATED TO THE DEFECT UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 06V139000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING: BRAKE LIGHTS: SWITCH); HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DEFECT. THE CONTACT WAS IN THE PROCESS OF NOTIFYING THE MANUFACTURER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNAVAILABLE.

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10411726 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10418968 · 2011-08-10 (August 10, 2011)

COMPLETE LOSS OF BRAKE LIGHTS / CRUISE CONTROL / KEEPS BLOWING FUSES. LEARNED OF RECALL ID # 52989 DATED 7/29/2009 - SO I TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER ( COURTESY GMC - [phone removed] ) THEIR SERVICE MANAGER SENT ME AWAY - SAID TRUCK HAD RECALL #06030 PERFORMED ON 11/27/2006. I HAD A TRUSTED MECHANIC I KNOW CHECK BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH ( WHICH CHECKED OUT OK ) REPLACED IT ANYWAY WITH NEW ONE PURCHASED AT DEALER. BRAKE LIGHTS WORKED 5 MINUTES THEN BLEW FUSE AGAIN. MY MECHANIC TOLD ME THAT THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH WIRING FROM PREVIOUS RECALL WAS A BAD J…

Owner-reported narrative. 47,600 miles reported. Look up ODI 10418968 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10693741 · 2015-03-11 (March 11, 2015)

DRIVERS SIDE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT HAS TURNED ON AND REMAINS ON PERMANENTLY. QUESTIONABLE IF AIRBAGS WILL DEPLOY. NO ACCIDENTS IN VEHICLE OR ANY OTHER INCIDENT THAT MIGHT IN SOME WAY LEAD TO DAMAGE TO AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SEAT BELT CONNECTIONS, ETC. *TR

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10693741 at NHTSA ↗