2007 Isuzu NPR problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 2 complaints on file for the 2007 Isuzu NPR — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 3 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

NHTSA complaints

Recalls

Investigations

Crash-involved

Fires reported

Injuries

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2007 compare to other NPR years?

NPR NHTSA complaints by model year, 2007 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2007 Isuzu NPR problems?

Component	Complaints	Share	vs prior year
Brakes	1	50%	— flat
Fuel System	1	50%	▼ down

Does the 2007 Isuzu NPR have recalls?

3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

15V704000Fuel SystemOctober 26, 2015 · 13,671 units

Defect

Isuzu Manufacturing Services of America (Isuzu) is recalling certain model year 2006-2008 Isuzu NPR and NPR-HD and Chevrolet W3500 and W4500 trucks manufactured March 16, 2005, to August 13, 2008 and 2006-2008 GMC W3500 and W4500 trucks manufactured July 18, 2005, to August 13, 2008. The affected vehicles have a fuel tank that may corrode and leak fuel.

Consequence

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Isuzu will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. Isuzu issued an interim notification to owners on December 18, 2015. The recall began on April 8, 2016. Owners may contact Isuzu customer service at 1-866-441-9638.

10V636000EngineDecember 15, 2010 · 2,992 units

Defect

ISUZU IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2007 ISUZU NPR, NQR, NRR, GMC W3500, W4500, W5500, AND CHEVROLET W3500, W4500, AND W5500 VEHICLES. THE OIL PIPE BOLTS WERE NOT TIGHTENED PROPERLY DURING THE VEHICLE PRODUCTION PROCESS. IF NOT ADEQUATELY TIGHTENED, THE BOLT MAY LOOSEN AFTER PROLONGED VEHICLE OPERATION, WHICH CAN RESULT IN OIL SEEPAGE OR LEAKAGE FROM THE PACKING SEALS. IN GENERAL, AS OIL IS LOST, THE OIL WARNING LAMP WILL ILLUMINATE, AND THERE MAY BE ABNORMAL ENGINE NOISE AND LOSS OF OIL CAN CAUSE ENGINE SEIZURE.

Consequence

IF THE ENGINE SEIZES WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN, THE VEHICLE MAY EXPERIENCE SUDDEN DECELERATION LEADING TO AN INCREASED RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PACKING SEALS WITH NEW ONES AND THE BOLT WILL BE TIGHTENED WITH A SPECIFIED TORQUE. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 28, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ISUZU AT 1-800-255-6727.

08V251000Fuel SystemJune 5, 2008 · 16,859 units

Defect

ISUZU IS RECALLING 16,859 MY 2006-2007 ISUZU NPR, NQR, NRR, GMC W3500, W4500, W5500 AND CHEVROLET W3500, W4500, W5500 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH DIESEL ENGINES. DIESEL FUEL MAY SEEP OR LEAK FROM THE FUEL PIPE AT THE UPPER OR LOWER FUEL PORT ON THE DIESEL FUEL SUPPLY PUMP.

Consequence

FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES AND IF NO SEEPAGE OR LEAKAGE IS DETECTED, THE FUEL PIPE FITTINGS WILL BE TIGHTENED. IF SEEPAGE OR LEAKAGE IS DETECTED, THE FUEL SUPPLY PUMP WILL BE REPLACED WITH A NEW ONE. THE RECALL WILL BEGIN ON JUNE 30, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ISUZU AT 1-800-255-6727, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463, OR CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438..

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“The contact was the driver of a 2007 Isuzu NPR for work. While driving approximately 50 MPH, the brakes failed to function as intended. The brake booster warning light was illuminated, and the brake pedal was depressed to the floorboard, but the vehicle failed to stop. The vehicle eventually came…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · January 7, 2026

“FUEL TANK RUSTED FROM THE INSIDE ,DESTROYED TANK FUEL LINES AND FUEL INJECTORS .THIS IS A WELL KNOWN PROBLEM TO THEM .IT SHOULD BE A RECALL. *TR”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · January 8, 2014

2007 Isuzu NPR — common questions

Is the 2007 Isuzu NPR reliable?

The record is thin — 2 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 3 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 2007 Isuzu NPR have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns affecting the 2007 Isuzu NPR. 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 2007 compare to other NPR years?

What are the most common 2007 Isuzu NPR problems?

Does the 2007 Isuzu NPR have recalls?

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

2007 Isuzu NPR — common questions

Is the 2007 Isuzu NPR reliable?

Does the 2007 Isuzu NPR have recalls?

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