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2018 Isuzu NPR problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 2018 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.

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NHTSA complaints

3

Recalls

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Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2018 compare to other NPR years?

NPR NHTSA complaints by model year, 2018 highlighted16 complaints1989: 0 complaints1990: 0 complaints1991: 1 complaints1993: 1 complaints1994: 1 complaints1995: 10 complaints1996: 2 complaints1997: 7 complaints1998: 2 complaints1999: 1 complaints2000: 1 complaints2002: 2 complaints2003: 0 complaints2004: 0 complaints2005: 3 complaints2006: 16 complaints2007: 2 complaints2008: 3 complaints2009: 1 complaints2011: 0 complaints2012: 2 complaints2013: 3 complaints2014: 0 complaints2015: 3 complaints2016: 1 complaints2017: 2 complaints2018: 0 complaints2019: 1 complaints2020: 1 complaints
NPR NHTSA complaints by model year, 2018 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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Does the 2018 Isuzu NPR have recalls?

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

19V663000SteeringSeptember 18, 2019 · 136 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

Unexpected loss of steering increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Diesel Modification Center will notify owners, and dealers will verify the keystock is in place or replace it, as necessary. In addition, the set screw will be retorqued and a stamp will be drifted in the keyed slot to ensure the keystock stays in the correct position, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2019. Owners may contact Diesel Modification Center customer service at 1-256-457-1726.

19V428000OtherJune 11, 2019 · 325 units

Defect

Unicell Body Company Inc. (Unicell) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savanna, 2018-2019 Hino 155, Ford Econoline and Transit and Isuzu NPR, and 2018 Ram ProMaster-based vehicles equipped with ASA Electronics Voyager monitors used to display the back-up camera image. The affected monitors may revert back to the factory default settings which may cause the camera image to be reversed.

Consequence

The driver may inadvertently turn the wrong direction to avoid an object behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Unicell will work with ASA Electronics to notify owners and offer a remedy, free of charge. The recall began May 9, 2019. Owners may contact ASA Electronics customer service 1-800-384-4400 or Unicell at 1-716-853-8628.

18V235000LightingApril 13, 2018 · 80 units

Defect

Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc. (Isuzu) is recalling certain 2018 Isuzu NPR and 2019 Isuzu NPR-HD and NPR-XD vehicles. These vehicles have a brake switch and nylon retainer that may not have been properly secured into the steel brake pedal assembly bracket.

Consequence

If the brake switch and nylon retainer are not properly secured, the switch can detach from the bracket causing the brake lights to illuminate whether or not brake pedal is depressed, the shift interlock will not operate and the accelerator pedal input will be disabled resulting in the inability to accelerate. These conditions can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Isuzu has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the seating of the retainer, and re-seat the retainer clip or replace the retainer clip, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 24, 2018. Owners may contact Isuzu customer service at 1-866-441-9638. Isuzu's number for this recall is V1801.

2018 Isuzu NPR — common questions

Is the 2018 Isuzu NPR reliable?

The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 3 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 2018 Isuzu NPR have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns affecting the 2018 Isuzu NPR. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

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.