2006 Isuzu NPR Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2006 Isuzu NPR recalls

Most common 2006 Isuzu NPR problems

Problem areas named in the 9 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Suspension	4
Steering	4
Tires	2
Fuel/Propulsion System	2
Wheels	1
Electrical System	1
Structure	1
Service Brakes	1

What owners report

2020-02-26, Fuel/Propulsion System
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 ISUZU NPR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A FUEL LEAK. UPON INSPECTION, THE CONTACT NOTICED EXTREME CORROSION UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT ASSOCIATED HIS FAILURE WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V704000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED HIM THAT HIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN A RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 102,000.

2018-01-30, Fuel/Propulsion System
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 ISUZU NPR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A FUEL LEAK. UPON INSPECTION, THE CONTACT NOTICED CORROSION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO ISUZU. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND THE CONTACT INQUIRED ABOUT NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V704000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 171,000. THE VIN WAS NOT PROVIDED.

2017-12-05, Steering
WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED, IF YOU HIT A POTHOLE OR SEAM IN A CERTAIN WAY IT SETS IN MOTION WHAT WE CALL THE "DEATH WOBBLE" -- AN UNCONTROLLABLE, VIOLENT SHAKING OF THE FRONT END THAT CAN ONLY BE STOPPED BY SLOWING DOWN DRAMATICALLY (USUALLY BELOW 30 MPH). IT FEELS LIKE SOME SORT OF MECHANICAL HARMONIC FEEDBACK LOOP IS SUDDENLY TRIGGERED IN THE FRONT SUSPENSION THAT INCREASES IN VIOLENCE AND INTENSITY AS LONG AS THE VEHICLE CONTINUES FORWARD. IT FEELS LIKE THE WHOLE TRUCK IS GOING TO FLY APART. I HAVE HAD THE TRUCK INTO AN ISUZU DEALERSHIP MULTIPLE TIMES TO HAVE THIS ADDRESSED WITH NO PERMANENT FIX. THE PROBLEM CAN BE MASKED WITH NEW TIRES BUT IT RETURNS, WELL BEFORE THE TIRES HAVE RE

2017-03-31, Structure
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 ISUZU NPR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRAME RAIL WAS RUSTED. THE CONTACT PRESSURE WASHED AND PRIMED THE FRAME. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE BRAKE LINE WENT OVER THE FRAME RAIL ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE AND CAUSED THE BRAKE PEDAL TO TRAVEL TO THE FLOOR. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING AND MADE A LOUD SQUEAKY NOISE. THE CONTACT COULD NOT FIND A DEALER IN THE UNITED STATES THAT HAD A REPLACEMENT BRAKE LINE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT SOME PARTS WERE ORDERED FROM JAPAN. THE MANUFACTURER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE ORDERS WERE ALL TAKEN, WHICH MEANT THAT THE CONTACT HAD TO WAIT FOR A FUTURE ORDER. THE VEHICLE

2015-08-05, Suspension
DRIVING VEHICLE OVER 50-55 MPH VEHICLE RANDOMLY STARTS TO VIOLENTLY SHAKE (FRONT END) UNTIL IT IS SLOWED TO APPROXIMATELY 25-30 MPH. USUALLY TRIGGERED BY POTHOLES OR ROAD JOINTS.

2006 Isuzu NPR questions

Does the 2006 Isuzu NPR have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2006 Isuzu NPR: Fuel Tank May Corrode and Leak, Creating Fire Risk; Engine And Engine Cooling; Fuel System, Diesel. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2006 Isuzu NPR?

Based on 9 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Suspension (4), Steering (4), Tires (2).

How do I check if a recall on my 2006 Isuzu NPR 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.