Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Fatal crashes in the US
From 2020 to 2023, 4 2018 NQR vehicles were involved in crashes on US public roads in which someone died; 1 person died inside them. This is a count, not a crash rate: it grows with the number of cars on the road.
NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), crash years 2020–2023 (public domain)
New York safety inspections
At its first New York inspection the 2018 Isuzu NQR failed the safety check 0.22% of the time — 87% less often than the average 2018 passenger car (1.65%). Median odometer at inspection: 64,767 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Recalls
Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc. (Isuzu) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Isuzu NPR, Reach, 2016-2020 Isuzu NPR XD, NPR HD, NQR, 2016-2021 Isuzu NRR, 2017-2020 Chevrolet 4500XD, 4500HD, 5500HD, and 2020 Chevrolet 5500XD vehicles. The U-bolt nuts for the rear axle may not have been properly tightened and may loosen, causing the axle to misalign.
Diesel Modification Center LLC. (Diesel Modification Center) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Isuzu NQR ,NRR, and NPR vehicles modified to be equipped with dual steering. The keystock may become dislodged from the steering cross shaft and cause unexpected loss of right hand steering.
Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc. (Isuzu) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Isuzu NPR, 2008 NPR HD and NPR-HD Gas, 2011-2018 NPR HD and NRR, 2015-2018 NPR XD, 2012-2018 NQR, 2012-2017 NPR Gas and NPR-HD Gas, 2016-2017 Chevrolet Low Cab Forward 3500 HD, 3500 and 4500 and 2017-2018 Chevrolet Low Cab Forward 4500 HD, 4500 XD, 5500 HD and 5500 XD vehicles, equipped with certain Walter Kidde Plastic-Handle Fire Extinguishers, models FC10 and FC110. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Isuzu told its dealers about the 2018 Isuzu NQR: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 10244941 | This bulletin provides information with regards to the Isuzu Commercial Vehicle (CV) Service Policies and Procedures Manual (SPPM). The Isuzu CV SPPM (sections 2.15 and 2.16) provides detailed procedures related to vehicle storage up to and beyond 30 days. Performing these required procedures at the specified intervals will properly maintain vehicles until they are retailed. Failure to follow the procedures outlined may result in repairs and additional costs that could have been avoided. We are providing dealers with this brief overview of the recommended procedures as a reminder to maintain |
| 10237146 | This bulletin outlines the procedures for using the Alpine Exchange Program (the "Exchange Program"). The Exchange Program must be used when any Alpine radio or other component covered by this bulletin is repaired under warranty and may also be used for radio and component repairs not covered under warranty. Contact Alpine directly for pricing and payment methods applicable to radio and component repairs not covered under warranty. |
| 10225521 | We have received reports of the front turn signal lenses cracking on Isuzu vehicles. These lenses are cracking from the effects of being washed with alkaline detergents. Alkaline detergents are typically used in industrial settings and are reactive with the paint, metals, and other materials used to make up the exterior components of Isuzu vehicles. Isuzu recommends that only neutral detergents be used when washing Isuzu vehicles. However, if alkaline detergents are used to wash an Isuzu vehicle, it is crucial that all traces of the detergent are rinsed away with water or wiped off a |
| 10218932 | Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc. (ICTA) is providing the following procedural recommendations to improve dealer efficiency when submitting Parts Warranty claims. We strongly recommend dealers follow these procedures in order to avoid delays in Parts Warranty claim payments and/or claim chargeback. This bulletin was revised to add a Parts Warranty Form |
| 10218927 | Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc. (ICTA) is providing the following procedural recommendations to improve dealer efficiency when submitting Parts Warranty claims. We strongly recommend dealers follow these procedures in order to avoid delays in Parts Warranty claim payments and/or claim chargeback. |
| 10217004 | The Isuzu Commercial Truck of America (ICTA) Service Technical Assistance Center (TAC) provides diagnostic support to Isuzu dealer technicians repairing Isuzu vehicles in and out of vehicle warranty. A TAC case number will be issued solely for information tracking purposes and future contact reference. |
| 10217001 | The following is a list of the Isuzu-recommended Threebond product part numbers identified in the various Isuzu Workshop Manuals and bulletins. If a Threebond product is unavailable, we recommend that you utilize the chart below to find equivalent of similar products (when available) from Loctite and Permatex. |
| 10201566 | In an effort for continuous improvement, Isuzu has a need to obtain Mimamori ECU |
| 10178754 | ISUZU DIESEL ENGINES AVAILABLE IN THE ABOVE AFFECTED VEHICLES MEET THE CALIFORNIA AIR RESOURCE BOARD'S (CARB) OPTIONAL IDLING EMISSIONS STANDARD OF 30 GRAMS PER HOUR OF OXIDES OF NITROGEN (NOX) WITH NO INCREASE IN THE EMISSION OF OTHER REGULATED POLLUTANTS. AS A RESULT THESE VEHICLES HAVE BEEN APPROVED AS "CERTIFIED CLEAN IDLE" AND ARE "EXEMPT" FROM THE ENGINE SHUTDOWN SYSTEM (ESS) REQUIREMNET PURSUANT OT SECTION 1956.8 OF TITLE 13, CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS. AS REQUIRED BY THE ESS REGULATION, FOR "CERTIFICED CLEAN IDLE" VEHICLES, ISUZU HAS INTRODUCED A TAMPER RESISTANCE "CERTIFIED CLEA |
| 10178753 | THIS INFORMATION IS BEING ISSUED TO HELP DEALERS IDENTIFY APOTENETIAL SOURCE FOR FUEL CONTAMINATION. IF A CUSTOMER'S COMPLAINT LEADS TO THE DISCOVERY OF CONTAMINATED FUEL, THE SOURCE OF THE CONTAMINATION MUST BE FOUND AND REPAIRED. CONTAMINATED FUEL MAY RESULT IN MANY DIFFERENT FAILURES. SOME EXAMPLES OF THESE FAILURES ARE: PLUGGED FUEL FILTERS, POOR ENGINE PERFORMACE, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATION, FUEL SYSTEM (LINES AND TANK) CORROSION (RUST), ETC... ISUZU'S FAILURE INVESTIGATIONS HAVE FOUND A COMMON OCCURANCE OF THE FUEL FILLER NECK BEING INSTALLED INCORRECTLY. THIS POOR INSTALLATION W |
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