Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2007 Isuzu I-290
NHTSA data on file today
The 2007 Isuzu I-290 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 11 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #09V310000 BRAKE LAMP SWITCH MALFUNCTION NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 5 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 4 complaints
- Engine 3 complaints
- Power Train 2 complaints
- Fuel System, Gasoline 1 complaint
- Fuel/Propulsion System 1 complaint
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$8,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2007 Isuzu I-290 has a below-average reliability rating due to frequent electrical system complaints and a notable recall regarding the brake light switch. Engine issues are also a concern, increasing potential repair costs.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| electrical system | 60,000–90,000 miles | $200–$600 | very common |
| engine | 70,000–100,000 miles | $500–$2,000 | common |
| brake light switch | 50,000–80,000 miles | $100–$200 | common |
| power train | 80,000–110,000 miles | $800–$2,500 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Tire rotations
- Brake inspections
- Coolant flushes
- Transmission fluid changes
- Spark plug replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Frequent engine stalling
- Dashboard warning lights
- Unresponsive brake lights
- Transmission slipping
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2007 Isuzu I-290 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.