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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
Limited mileage data: 1 of 2 reports include usable mileage. There isn’t enough coverage to show a useful chart.
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Engine And Engine Cooling. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Tires. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
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What owners actually said
2 reports
158,000 miles · Jul 25, 2011
Engine And Engine Cooling
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 ISUZU NPR TRUCK. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH THE FAN SHROUD RING IN THE MOTOR BROKE AND BECAME CAUGHT WITHIN THE MOTOR FAN CAUSING IT TO FAIL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS STATED THE FAILURE WAS NOT RECALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILES WERE 158,000. UPDATE…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 ISUZU NPR TRUCK. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH THE FAN SHROUD RING IN THE MOTOR BROKE AND BECAME CAUGHT WITHIN THE MOTOR FAN CAUSING IT TO FAIL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS STATED THE FAILURE WAS NOT RECALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILES WERE 158,000. UPDATED 08/31/11 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS DAMAGE TO THE RADIATOR. UPDATED 11/18/11
NHTSA ODI #10414963
Mileage unknown · Oct 27, 2000
Tires
BOTH FRONT TIRES HAD WAVY AND BUMPY SIDEWALLS JUST PRIOR TO THE LEFT FRONT TIRE EXPLODING AFTER DRIVER HAD STOPPED THE TRUCK AND WAS MAKING A DELIVERY.*AK (TIRESIZE: P23585R16)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P23585R16 )
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCK CHASSIS. THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT-TO-STEERING BOLT WAS NOT TIGHTENED PROPERLY DURING ASSEMBLY. THIS CAN CAUSE STEERING NOISE, LOOSE STEERING, AND AN UNCENTERED STEERING WHEEL.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: LOSS OF STEERING COULD RESULT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE STEERING SHAFT AND RETIGHTEN TO THE SPECIFIED TORQUE.
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NHTSA investigations
0
No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.
1998 Isuzu Npr Problems, Complaints & Recalls | Skip That Year
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