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ISUZU I-280

18 NHTSA complaints and 2 safety recalls across model years 2006–2007.

Complaints
18
Recalls
2
Model years
2

The ISUZUI-280 appears in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database with 18 consumer safety complaints and 2 recall campaigns across 2 model years (2006–2007). That averages roughly 9 complaints per model year. Report counts can differ between model years for many reasons; this dataset does not establish the cause of a difference.

Complaint volume on a nameplate alone is not a reliability verdict: a long-running bestseller can accumulate more filings than a low-volume niche model because more vehicles are on the road. The table below shows report counts and published NHTSA crash-test ratings side by side for each model year. The filing-year histogram shows the timing of submitted reports, not a causal trend.

NHTSA has 5 investigation files tied to this model. Investigation records, complaint reports, and recall campaigns each provide different context. Use the official NHTSA VIN lookup and the underlying notices to research a specific vehicle; PlainCars does not infer a vehicle-risk or pricing conclusion from these records.

Complaints by Year

YearComplaints
20071
200617

Complaint Filing Trend

NHTSA complaint volume by year filed (not model year).

1
’06
1
’07
1
’09
5
’11
1
’12
1
’13
1
’14
3
’15
2
’17
2
’19

Year filed (bar labels show the complaint count).

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NHTSA Investigations

PE19005Preliminary EvaluationClosed2019-04-19

Unintended Movement

PE15032Preliminary EvaluationClosed2015-09-28

Wheel bearing failure

PE14024Preliminary EvaluationClosed2014-07-22

Loss of brake warning lights

PE09030Preliminary EvaluationClosed2009-06-16

REAR SUSPENSION LOWER LINK FAILURE

DP96011Defect PetitionClosed1996-08-20

RISK OF ROLLOVER

Frequently Asked Questions

How reliable is the ISUZU I-280?▼
The ISUZU I-280 has received 18 NHTSA complaints spanning model years 2006 to 2007, with 2 recalls. That averages about 9 complaints per model year.
What years of ISUZU I-280 are available?▼
PlainCars has complaint and recall data for the ISUZU I-280 from 2006 to 2007 (2 model years). Select any year to see component-level complaint breakdowns and safety ratings.
Does the ISUZU I-280 have safety ratings?▼
NHTSA safety ratings (NCAP 5-star program) are available for many ISUZU I-280 model years from 2011 onward. Select a specific year to see front crash, side crash, and rollover ratings where available.
What are the most common ISUZU I-280 complaints?▼
NHTSA complaints for the ISUZU I-280 are categorized by component, common areas include engine, transmission, electrical system, airbags, and brakes. Select a model year for a detailed component-by-component breakdown.
How do I check if my ISUZU I-280 has been recalled?▼
Visit the year-specific page on PlainCars to see all recalls for your model year, or enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov for official recall status and available remedies.
Data sources

Data vintage: August 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.

Every figure on PlainCars is rendered directly from NHTSA complaint and safety data, no number is typed in by an editor. ISUZU I-280 totals are aggregated from the linked NHTSA model-year rows; no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of August 2026.