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2000 Isuzu Hombre problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 14 complaints on file for the 2000 Isuzu Hombre — 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.

14

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

3

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2000 compare to other Hombre years?

Hombre NHTSA complaints by model year, 2000 highlighted58 complaints1996: 43 complaints1997: 27 complaints1998: 58 complaints2000: 14 complaints
Hombre NHTSA complaints by model year, 2000 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2000 Isuzu Hombre problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Airbags321%
Brakes321%
Engine214%
Electrical System17%
Climate Control (A/C & Heat)17%
Lighting17%
Steering17%
Tires & Wheels17%
Transmission17%

Does the 2000 Isuzu Hombre have recalls?

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

00V258002OtherSeptember 8, 2000 · 3,672 units

Defect

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH INCORRECT PAYLOAD INFORMATION ON THE VEHICLE CERTIFICATION LABEL. THE PAYLOAD SHOWN ON THE LABEL IS GREATER THAN THE MAXIMUM VALIDATED PAYLOAD. IF THE VEHICLE WERE LOADED TO THE INCORRECTLY LABELED PAYLOAD, IT MAY NOT RIDE AND HANDLE IN THE MANNER THAT THE DRIVER EXPECTS.

Consequence

THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE OR AN INABILITY TO STOP THE VEHICLE WITHIN EXPECTED STOPPING DISTANCES.

Remedy

OWNERS WILL BE SENT A NEW LABEL FOR INSTALLATION ON THE DRIVER'S DOOR OF THE VEHICLE.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“THE INTERIOR LIGHTS ON THE DASHBOARD DIMMED WITHOUT WARNING. ALSO, THE HEADLIGHTS SHUT OFF INTERMITTENTLY, WHICH CAUSED POOR VISIBILITY AT NIGHT. THE DEALER REPLACED THE WIRING HARNESS . *AK THE TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT SHIFT IN FIRST GEAR. CATALYTIC CONVERTER, 2 GASKETS, AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes

“I WAS IN A COLLISION AND STRUCK ANOTHER VEHICLE IN THE REAR SQUARELY WITH THE FRONT OF MY VEHICLE AT APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH. THE AIRBAGS IN MY VEHICLE FAILED TO DEPLOY. MY VEHICLE WAS A TOTAL LOSS. THERE WAS NO INDICATION THAT THE AIRBAGS WERE DEFECTIVE PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT. *TR”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Airbags · May 20, 2000 · crash

“THE INTERIOR LIGHTS ON THE DASHBOARD DIMMED WITHOUT WARNING. ALSO, THE HEADLIGHTS SHUT OFF INTERMITTENTLY, WHICH CAUSED POOR VISIBILITY AT NIGHT. THE DEALER REPLACED THE WIRING HARNESS . *AK THE TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT SHIFT IN FIRST GEAR. CATALYTIC CONVERTER, 2 GASKETS, AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine

“TRAVELING AT 65 MPH ON HIGHWAY I-78 EAST DURING A RAINSTORM THE STEERING ROD GAVE CAUSING ME TO SPIN ABOUT THREE TIMES FACING THE ON COMING TRAFFIC. WHEN THE TRUCK WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP THEY SAID EITHER SOMEONE LOSEN THEM OR THEY WHERE NEVER TIGHTENED FROM THE MANUFACTEUR. THE NUTS WHERE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Steering · July 29, 2000

“WHILE TRAVELING ABOUT 40MPH ON THE HIGHWAY THERE WAS A GRINDING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL. THE DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM.*JB”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Tires & Wheels · May 1, 2001

2000 Isuzu Hombre — common questions

Is the 2000 Isuzu Hombre reliable?

The record is thin — 14 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

What are the most common 2000 Hombre problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are airbags (3 complaints), brakes (3 complaints), engine (2 complaints).

Does the 2000 Isuzu Hombre have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2000 Isuzu Hombre. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Isuzu Hombre years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Hombre years to avoid are 1998. The cleanest record among Hombre years belongs to 2000.

Related

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

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.