Isuzu Hombre 2000

Model Hombre made in 2000 by Isuzu got 14 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 15 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags, electrical system and engine and engine cooling. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, engine and engine cooling and equipment. There was one recall concerning equipment . The car has 2 modeles with engines 2,2, 4,3.

Model 2000

Engine [L]CylindersTransmissionDriveEstimate MPG (city/highway/combined)Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined)FuelFuel costClassRelease date
2,2 4Lockup/automatic, 4 gearsR19/26/2221,16/32,94/25,22Regular819SMALL PICKUP TRUCKS 2WD
2,2 4Lockup/automatic, 4 gearsR19/25/2120,61/32,33/24,63Regular857SMALL PICKUP TRUCKS 2WD
2,2 4Manual, 5 gearsR23/29/2525,5/36,7/29,56Regular720SMALL PICKUP TRUCKS 2WD
2,2 4Manual, 5 gearsR22/28/2424,4/35,5/28,4Regular751SMALL PICKUP TRUCKS 2WD
4,3 6Lockup/automatic, 4 gearsR17/22/1918,85/28,45/22,23Regular947SMALL PICKUP TRUCKS 2WD
4,3 6Lockup/automatic, 4 gears416/21/1817,7/26,3/20,75Regular1001STANDARD PICKUP TRUCKS 4WD
4,3 6Manual, 5 gears417/22/1818,4/27,6/21,65Regular1001STANDARD PICKUP TRUCKS 4WD

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS
00V258002ISUZU MOTORS LIMITEDfrom 05/01/1999 to 11/30/1999V (Vehicle)367210/20/2000MFRISUZU MANUFACTURING SERVICES OF AMERICA09/08/200010/25/2000
Defect SummaryVehicle 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 SummaryThis could result in a loss of control of the vehicle or an inability to stop the vehicle within expected stopping distances.
Corrective SummaryOwners will be sent a new label for installation on the driver's door of the vehicle.
NotesOwner notification began october 20, 2000. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact isuzu at 1-800-643-4070, ext. 343. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SB0104S00208/01/2001625959Customers may complain of the malfunction indicator lamp on, transmission stuck in third gear, or the instrument cluster being inoperative. *slc12/12/2001
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
0302S00304/01/200310001775Rough idle after start, and/or a service engine soon (ses) light. *tt06/25/2003
0302S00104/01/200310001574Engine exhibiting a low power, stalling, and/or a no start condition. *tt06/06/2003
0301S00102/01/200310001399Engine/balance shaft rattle sound. *tt05/02/2003
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
SB0001S00605/01/2000614128Some customers may comment on backfire during crank / start; no start; slow or hard start / crank; grinding or unusual noises during crank / start; cracked or broken engine block at the starter boss; broken starter drive housing; and broken09/28/2000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL
0303S00305/01/200310001771Idle air control valve (iacv) hissing noise. *tt06/25/2003
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER
0412S00303/01/200410006647J44551 air conditioner suction screen kit repair recommendations and procedures after compression failures. *tt05/07/2004
SB0112S00102/01/2001619823Certain vehicles with 2.2l engines prior to vin breakpoint y8302995 may exhibit an inoperative air conditioner. *tt07/02/2001
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS
IB00S00602/01/2000614138Subject regarding daytime running lamps disable procedure for vehicles after vin breakpoint y8700845. *tt09/29/2000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
0202S00202/01/200210002794Sequential central port fuel injection (scpi) warranty extension for california vehicles. *tt09/24/2003
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
0302S00204/01/200310001773Special policy adjustment, sequential central port fuel injection (scpi) failures in california only. *tt06/25/2003
POWER TRAIN
0204S00304/01/2002633944Replacement odometer programing. *jg09/26/2002
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
0405S00101/01/200410006092Harsh 1-2 upshift and malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminated with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p1870 set. *tt04/16/2004
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - ABS WARNING LIGHT
0409S00103/01/200410006657Anti-lock braking system (abs) light on at high speeds. *tt05/07/2004
STRUCTURE - BODY - HOOD
SB0111S00708/01/2001625965Some customers may comment on a rattle coming from the hood. *slc12/12/2001

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
AIR BAGS
05/20/20001167001
 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
AIR BAGS - FRONTAL
 While driving 45-50 mph and without warning vehicle involved in frontal and side collisions. upon impact, air bags not to deploy. vehicle was totaled. *ak
AIR BAGS - SIDE/WINDOW
 While driving 45-50 mph and without warning vehicle involved in frontal and side collisions. upon impact, air bags not to deploy. vehicle was totaled. *ak
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
443271
 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 clutch, power train module, tps sensor, abs sensor and headlight switch electrical harness under the dash all had to be replaced. *tt *jb
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
443271
 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 clutch, power train module, tps sensor, abs sensor and headlight switch electrical harness under the dash all had to be replaced. *tt *jb
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
443271
 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 clutch, power train module, tps sensor, abs sensor and headlight switch electrical harness under the dash all had to be replaced. *tt *jb
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER
443271
 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 clutch, power train module, tps sensor, abs sensor and headlight switch electrical harness under the dash all had to be replaced. *tt *jb
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
11/13/2000111/13/2000
 All the lights on the vehicle (headlights, side markers, dash light etc) flicker off and on, the vehicle has done this since dat of purchase, dealer unable to fix the problem stating maybe a bulletin will be issued. nlm
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
443271
 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 clutch, power train module, tps sensor, abs sensor and headlight switch electrical harness under the dash all had to be replaced. *tt *jb
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK
02/01/2000
 While driving vehicle at 5 mph went down road, applied brakes , and pedal went straight to the floor. contacted dealer, dealer had the master cylinder replaced. *ak
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
443271
 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 clutch, power train module, tps sensor, abs sensor and headlight switch electrical harness under the dash all had to be replaced. *tt *jb
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER
02/01/2000
 While driving vehicle at 5 mph went down road, applied brakes , and pedal went straight to the floor. contacted dealer, dealer had the master cylinder replaced. *ak
STEERING - LINKAGES
07/29/200002/01/2000
 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 tightened and the tires where realined...
WHEELS
05/01/20011
 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