CarRecallWatchThe 2006 Isuzu I-280 has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Exterior Lighting (4 reports).
2006 Isuzu I-280 recalls
Most common 2006 Isuzu I-280 problems
Problem areas named in the 11 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 4 |
| Electrical System | 4 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 |
| Suspension | 1 |
| Tires | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 |
| Seat Belts | 1 |
| Air Bags | 1 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 |
What owners report
COUPLE OF WKS. AGO I HAD TO REPLACE FRONT LEFT HUB WHEEL ASSEMBLY WHICH AFFECTED DRIVE SHAFT, ABS, EMER. BRAKE. THAT WAS FIXED . NOW TONIGHT DRIVING FROM A FRIENDS I HEAR A CLICKING NOISE SOUNDS LIKE UNDERNEATH GEAR BOX OR BEHIND HEATER WHAT IS IT. ALSO INTERIOR LIGHTS TURN CONTROL & HAVE TO HIT AROUND LIGHT FOR IT TO TURN ON, AND AROUND FACING OF HEATER TO ILLUMINATE HEATER CONTROLS! WHAT'S GOING ON? THIS ONLY HAPPENED IN GEAR NOT IN NEUTRAL.HIGHWAY & CITY.
STRONG ODOR OF GASOLINE COMING FROM TRUCK. LEAK APPEARS TO BE COMING FROM THE TOP OF THE TANK. THERE ARE MANY COMPLAINTS OF THE SAME ISSUE WITH THE CHEVY COLORADO PICKUPS AND A FEW OF THE SAME ISSUE WITH THE ISUZU I280. I DID REPLACE THE GAS CAP, BUT THAT DID NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM. MY NEXT STEP WILL BE REMOVING THE TANK AND REPAIRING THE FAULTY PART (LEAKING GASOLINE). WITH ALL THE ONLINE COMPLAINTS OF THE SAME ISSUE, I WOULD THINK THAT THERE SHOULD'VE BEEN A RECALL ISSUED. I DID CONTACT ISUZU, BUT THEY REPORT NO SUCH RECALL. I THEN CONTACTED CHEVY TO SEE IF THEY HAD A RECALL ON THE COLORADO (SAME TRUCK, DIFFERENT BADGE) BUT THEY WOULDN'T TELL ME IF THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THAT PRO
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 ISUZU I-280. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 196,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
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
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 ISUZU I-280. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START AND THE SECURITY PASS LOCK WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. AFTER WAITING TEN MINUTES, THE ENGINE RESUMED NORMALLY. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS HOWEVER, THE DIAGNOSTIC COMPUTER WAS UNABLE TO GENERATE A FAILURE CODE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE DEFECT. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000.
2006 Isuzu I-280 questions
Does the 2006 Isuzu I-280 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2006 Isuzu I-280: Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch; Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Isuzu I-280?
Based on 11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Exterior Lighting (4), Electrical System (4), Unknown Or Other (2).
How do I check if a recall on my 2006 Isuzu I-280 has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.