Reliability & cost of ownership
Isuzu NQR Reliability & Common Problems
How reliable is the Isuzu NQR? Compare every model year side by side — NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, and crash-test stars where on file — then open the year you're shopping for its AI reliability outlook where NHTSA has enough data.
Isuzu NQR problems by model year
43 recall entries across 16 model years and 4 owner complaints across 17 model years on file, sourced from the federal NHTSA database. We couldn't confirm the NHTSA recall list for the remaining model year — check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | NCAP stars | Full report |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 NQR | 3 | None on file at try.vin | No overall rating on file | AI reliability outlook → |
| 2019 NQR | 4 | None on file at try.vin | No overall rating on file | AI reliability outlook → |
| 2018 NQR | 3 | None on file at try.vin | No overall rating on file | AI reliability outlook → |
| 2017 NQR | 4 | None on file at try.vin | No overall rating on file | AI reliability outlook → |
| 2016 NQR | 5 | None on file at try.vin | No overall rating on file | AI reliability outlook → |
| 2015 NQR | 4 | None on file at try.vin | No overall rating on file | AI reliability outlook → |
| 2014 NQR | 3 | None on file at try.vin | No overall rating on file | AI reliability outlook → |
| 2013 NQR | 3 | None on file at try.vin | No overall rating on file | AI reliability outlook → |
| 2012 NQR | 4 | None on file at try.vin | No overall rating on file | AI reliability outlook → |
| 2011 NQR | 2 | None on file at try.vin | No overall rating on file | Recalls & complaints → |
| 2009 NQR | 1 | None on file at try.vin | No overall rating on file | Recalls & complaints → |
| 2008 NQR | 1 | None on file at try.vin | No overall rating on file | Recalls & complaints → |
| 2007 NQR | 2 | 3 | No overall rating on file | Recalls & complaints → |
| 2006 NQR | 2 | None on file at try.vin | No overall rating on file | Recalls & complaints → |
| 2004 NQR | 1 | None on file at try.vin | No overall rating on file | Recalls & complaints → |
| 2003 NQR | 1 | None on file at try.vin | No overall rating on file | Recalls & complaints → |
| 2001 NQR | Not confirmed | 1 | No overall rating on file | Recalls & complaints → |
Most-complained-about components
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA against the Isuzu NQR, grouped by the component each complaint names — the fastest read on where this model gives trouble.
- engine1 complaint
- fuel system, diesel1 complaint
- steering1 complaint
- suspension1 complaint
- latches/locks/linkages1 complaint
- engine and engine cooling1 complaint