Isuzu Hombre years to avoid
The Isuzu Hombre years to avoid are 1998 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2000 is the cleanest year on record.
142
Total complaints
8
Recall campaigns
1996–2000
Years covered
1
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Hombre years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | High complaint rate | 58 |
Every Hombre year
Common questions
What are the worst Isuzu Hombre years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Hombre years to avoid are 1998. The cleanest year on record is 2000.
What is the best year for the Isuzu Hombre?
By complaint volume, 2000 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Hombre years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Isuzu Hombre have?
Across all model years, the Hombre has 8 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 142 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.