ISUZU NPR HD · model year

2015 ISUZU NPR HD

3 NHTSA complaints, and 5 active recalls for this specific cohort.

NHTSA overall rating

Not crash-tested

New Car Assessment Program

The 2015ISUZUNPR HD carries 3 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.

Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2015 NPR HD is engine with 1 filings, followed by fuel/propulsion system (1) and power train (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability. This model year has 5 active recall campaigns, which means the manufacturer is obligated to remedy the covered defect at no charge for the life of the vehicle — the full NHTSA campaign numbers are listed below.

NHTSA currently has 5 investigation files overlapping the 2015 NPR HD. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.

3
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths

Total Complaints

3 filings

Crashes Reported

0 reports

Source

NHTSA ODI

Federal complaints database

Complaints vs. fleet median (215)

At or below the fleet median complaint volume.

Complaints by Component

ComponentCount
ENGINE1
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM1
POWER TRAIN1

Recalls (5)

17V19100021/03/2017

POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS

Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc. (Isuzu) is recalling certain 2011-2016 NPR, 2011-2017 NPR-HD, NQR, NRR, 2015-2017 NPR-XD, 2012-2016 Reach, NPR Gas and NPR-HD Gas incomplete trucks. The left rear wheel bearing hub locking bolts may not have been properly tightened during assembly.

15V77800020/11/2015

EQUIPMENT

Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc. (Isuzu) is recalling certain 2012-2016 NPR, NPR-HD, NPR-XD, NQR, and NRR diesel trucks manufactured November 24, 2011, to July 24, 2015, and 2012-2015 NPR and NPR-HD gasoline-powered trucks manufactured October 5, 2011, to August 27, 2015. The trucks may have

17V10500017/02/2017

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc. (Isuzu) is recalling certain 2015-2017 NPR HD, NPR XD, NQR and NRR trucks. During manufacturing, the stamping equipment may have created burrs on the frame crossmember that the transmission is mounted to. These burrs may cause the transmission mounting studs

17V72600014/11/2017

EQUIPMENT

Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc. (Isuzu) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Isuzu NPR, 2008 NPR HD and NPR-HD Gas, 2011-2018 NPR HD and NRR, 2015-2018 NPR XD, 2012-2018 NQR, 2012-2017 NPR Gas and NPR-HD Gas, 2016-2017 Chevrolet Low Cab Forward 3500 HD, 3500 and 4500 and 2017-2018 Chevrolet Low Ca

16V79700002/11/2016

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc. (Isuzu) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Isuzu NPR and NPR HD vehicles manufactured August 26, 2013, to November 11, 2016, and 2016 Chevrolet Low Cab Forward 3500 and 4500 vehicles manufactured July 27, 2016, to November 11, 2016. The affected vehicl

Recent Complaints

20180314ENGINE

TODAY OUR DRIVER WAS COMING TO A STOP FROM 35MPH. CONDITIONS WERE CLEAR. TRUCK WAS TRAVELING FOR AROUND 20 MINUTES. WHEN THE TRUCK STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT IT JUMPED FORWARD OVERPOWERING THE BRAKES AND MOVED SEVERAL INCHES FORWARD.

Mileage: 75,000

20180314FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

TODAY OUR DRIVER WAS COMING TO A STOP FROM 35MPH. CONDITIONS WERE CLEAR. TRUCK WAS TRAVELING FOR AROUND 20 MINUTES. WHEN THE TRUCK STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT IT JUMPED FORWARD OVERPOWERING THE BRAKES AND MOVED SEVERAL INCHES FORWARD.

Mileage: 75,000

20180314POWER TRAIN

TODAY OUR DRIVER WAS COMING TO A STOP FROM 35MPH. CONDITIONS WERE CLEAR. TRUCK WAS TRAVELING FOR AROUND 20 MINUTES. WHEN THE TRUCK STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT IT JUMPED FORWARD OVERPOWERING THE BRAKES AND MOVED SEVERAL INCHES FORWARD.

Mileage: 75,000

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many complaints does the 2015 ISUZU NPR HD have?
The 2015 ISUZU NPR HD has 3 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
Are there any recalls for the 2015 ISUZU NPR HD?
Yes, the 2015 ISUZU NPR HD has 5 recall(s). The most common affected component is POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS. Recalls are issued by NHTSA and manufacturers must provide a free remedy.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 ISUZU NPR HD?
The most-complained component for the 2015 ISUZU NPR HD is ENGINE with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM and POWER TRAIN.
Is the 2015 ISUZU NPR HD safe to buy?
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.

Vehicle Safety Guides

Data as of 2025. 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.