2006 Isuzu FTR problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just one complaint on file for the 2006 Isuzu FTR — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

NHTSA complaints

Recalls

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Crash-involved

Fires reported

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NCAP overall

How does 2006 compare to other FTR years?

FTR NHTSA complaints by model year, 2006 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2006 Isuzu FTR problems?

Component	Complaints	Share	vs prior year
Lighting	1	100%	new

Does the 2006 Isuzu FTR have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

06V254000BrakesJuly 13, 2006 · 1,184 units

Defect

CERTAIN MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED SR-7 BENDIX BRAKE VALVES, THE CHECK VALVE INSIDE THE VALVE CAVITY MAY NOT PROPERLY SET, CAUSING INTERNAL AIR LEAKAGE. IF THE CHECK VALVE DOES NOT PROPERLY SEAT, THE RESULTING LEAKAGE CAN CAUSE A DELAY IN THE APPLICATION OF THE SPRING BRAKES TO PARK THE VEHICLE AFTER OPERATOR PULLS THE DASH VALVE BUTTON.

Consequence

THE DELAYED PARKING BRAKE APPLICATION CAN OCCUR WITHOUT WARNING, LEADING TO UNINTENDED VEHICLE ROLLAWAY INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VALVES AND REPLACE IT FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 31, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463, OR ISUZU AT 1-800-255-6727.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“SEVERAL MANUFACTURERS ARE DIMMING THE BRAKE LIGHTS (IE RED RUNNING LIGHTS) BY FLASHING THE LED COMPONENTS MANY TIMES A SECOND. IT IS DISCONCERTING TO VIEW THE DASHES OF LIGHT THAT ARE PERCEIVED BY THE RETINA IF THE HEAD IS MOVED RAPIDLY. I EVEN UNDERSTAND THE LAW REQUIRES CONSTANT ILLUMINATION OF…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Lighting · October 18, 2006

2006 Isuzu FTR — common questions

Is the 2006 Isuzu FTR reliable?

The record is thin — 1 NHTSA complaint — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2006 Isuzu FTR have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2006 Isuzu FTR. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.

How does 2006 compare to other FTR years?

What are the most common 2006 Isuzu FTR problems?

Does the 2006 Isuzu FTR have recalls?

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

2006 Isuzu FTR — common questions

Is the 2006 Isuzu FTR reliable?

Does the 2006 Isuzu FTR have recalls?

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