ISUZU NQR · model year

2007 ISUZU NQR

5 NHTSA complaints, and 2 active recalls for this specific cohort.

NHTSA overall rating

Not crash-tested

New Car Assessment Program

The 2007ISUZUNQR carries 5 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 2007 NQR is engine and engine cooling:engine with 1 filings, followed by steering (1) and suspension:front (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 2 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 2007 NQR. 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.

5
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0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths

Total Complaints

5 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
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE1
STEERING1
SUSPENSION:FRONT1
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES1
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL1

Recalls (2)

10V63600015/12/2010

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

ISUZU IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2007 ISUZU NPR, NQR, NRR, GMC W3500, W4500, W5500, AND CHEVROLET W3500, W4500, AND W5500 VEHICLES. THE OIL PIPE BOLTS WERE NOT TIGHTENED PROPERLY DURING THE VEHICLE PRODUCTION PROCESS. IF NOT ADEQUATELY TIGHTENED, THE BOLT MAY LOOSEN AFTER PROLONGED VEHI

08V25100005/06/2008

FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

ISUZU IS RECALLING 16,859 MY 2006-2007 ISUZU NPR, NQR, NRR, GMC W3500, W4500, W5500 AND CHEVROLET W3500, W4500, W5500 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH DIESEL ENGINES. DIESEL FUEL MAY SEEP OR LEAK FROM THE FUEL PIPE AT THE UPPER OR LOWER FUEL PORT ON THE DIESEL FUEL SUPPLY PUMP.

Recent Complaints

20110621FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 ISUZU NQR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE WHEN THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THE FUEL PUMP WAS FRACTURED AND CAUSING THE DIESEL FUEL TO LEAK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND THEY OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 202,000.

Mileage: 202,000

20101020STEERING

2007 ISUZU NPR-HD, TRUCK GIVES A SOFT TO HARD VIBRATION DURING MOTION AT OR OVER 65MPH. THE TRUCK WAS UNDER WARRANTY, INFORMED DEALER ABOUT THE PROBLEM. TRUCK WAS TAKEN FOR REPAIRS AS VIBRATION IN FRONT, DEALER CHECKED AND ADVISED TIRES ARE BAD, "REPLACED ALL TIRES-PROBLEM NOT FIXED INFORMED DEALER", THEY CHECKED AND INFORMED RIMS ARE BAD "REPLACED WITH 2 NEW FRONT RIMS - PROBLEM NOT FIXED INFORMED DEALER". THEN DEALER PUT ALL 6 RIMS & TIRES FROM THEIR STOCK TO VERIFY THE PROBLEMS, AND THEN THEY INFORMED ME THE SHOCKS ARE BAD. WELL I HAVE REPLACED ALL 4 SHOCKS NOW, "PROBLEM NOT FIXED" AND I HAVE NOTICED THE THEIR IS A OIL LEAK ON POWER STEERING GEARBOX/PUMP. EACH TIME I TAKE THE TRUCK TO DEALER THEY JUST CHARGE $100.00 BUT CANT FIX THE PROBLEM. NOW THE WARRANTY IS OVER. I AM REALLY FRUSTRATED FOR THIS CONTINUING PROBLEM. *TR

Mileage: 80,000

20101020SUSPENSION:FRONT

2007 ISUZU NPR-HD, TRUCK GIVES A SOFT TO HARD VIBRATION DURING MOTION AT OR OVER 65MPH. THE TRUCK WAS UNDER WARRANTY, INFORMED DEALER ABOUT THE PROBLEM. TRUCK WAS TAKEN FOR REPAIRS AS VIBRATION IN FRONT, DEALER CHECKED AND ADVISED TIRES ARE BAD, "REPLACED ALL TIRES-PROBLEM NOT FIXED INFORMED DEALER", THEY CHECKED AND INFORMED RIMS ARE BAD "REPLACED WITH 2 NEW FRONT RIMS - PROBLEM NOT FIXED INFORMED DEALER". THEN DEALER PUT ALL 6 RIMS & TIRES FROM THEIR STOCK TO VERIFY THE PROBLEMS, AND THEN THEY INFORMED ME THE SHOCKS ARE BAD. WELL I HAVE REPLACED ALL 4 SHOCKS NOW, "PROBLEM NOT FIXED" AND I HAVE NOTICED THE THEIR IS A OIL LEAK ON POWER STEERING GEARBOX/PUMP. EACH TIME I TAKE THE TRUCK TO DEALER THEY JUST CHARGE $100.00 BUT CANT FIX THE PROBLEM. NOW THE WARRANTY IS OVER. I AM REALLY FRUSTRATED FOR THIS CONTINUING PROBLEM. *TR

Mileage: 80,000

20101020LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

2007 ISUZU NPR-HD, TRUCK GIVES A SOFT TO HARD VIBRATION DURING MOTION AT OR OVER 65MPH. THE TRUCK WAS UNDER WARRANTY, INFORMED DEALER ABOUT THE PROBLEM. TRUCK WAS TAKEN FOR REPAIRS AS VIBRATION IN FRONT, DEALER CHECKED AND ADVISED TIRES ARE BAD, "REPLACED ALL TIRES-PROBLEM NOT FIXED INFORMED DEALER", THEY CHECKED AND INFORMED RIMS ARE BAD "REPLACED WITH 2 NEW FRONT RIMS - PROBLEM NOT FIXED INFORMED DEALER". THEN DEALER PUT ALL 6 RIMS & TIRES FROM THEIR STOCK TO VERIFY THE PROBLEMS, AND THEN THEY INFORMED ME THE SHOCKS ARE BAD. WELL I HAVE REPLACED ALL 4 SHOCKS NOW, "PROBLEM NOT FIXED" AND I HAVE NOTICED THE THEIR IS A OIL LEAK ON POWER STEERING GEARBOX/PUMP. EACH TIME I TAKE THE TRUCK TO DEALER THEY JUST CHARGE $100.00 BUT CANT FIX THE PROBLEM. NOW THE WARRANTY IS OVER. I AM REALLY FRUSTRATED FOR THIS CONTINUING PROBLEM. *TR

Mileage: 80,000

20100906ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

WE DRIVE THE TRUCK EVERYDAY FROM 1 LOCATION TO ANOTHER LOCATION FOR ABOUT 65 MILES PER DAY THE ODOMETER IS ABOUT 75,000 MILES. WE DO REGULAR SERVICE ON TIME AND THERE'S NO ACCIDENT SO FAR (TOUCH WOOD). THERE'S NO SYMPTOM FOR THE INCIDENT. THIS HAPPENED ON 8/15/2010 SUNDAY HEADING FROM MONTEREY PARK TO CHINO HILLS. THE DRIVER HEARD A NOISY SOUND IN THE FRONT, BUT DON'T KNOW WHERE. WE PARKED AT CHINO HILLS AND ON THE NEXT DAY TOWED TO BODY SHOP. AFTER A QUICK LOOK, HE TOLD US TO TOW TO THE DEALER. PECK ROAD TRUCK CENTER IN CITY OF INDUSTRY CHECKED AND SAID SOMETHING WRONG WITH THE ENGINE. HE NEGOTIATED WITH THE MANUFACTURER, ISUZU WHO SAID THE WARRANTY EXPIRED 2 MONTHS AGO. NO MATTER WHAT WE STILL HAVE TO FIX IT. THE SERVICE ADVISOR (MCMILLON, RON) SAID THE ENGINE IS TORN APART AND THE SERVICE QUOTE RIGHT NOW IS ESTIMATED ABOUT $8,724. HERE?S THE OPERATION DESCRIPTION: (1) DIAGNOSE, RAN ENGINE PERFORMANCE TEST, REMOVED ENGINE ASSY, PULLED HEAD, FOUND #3 CONNECTING ROD CRANK BAD. RECOMMEN

Mileage: 75,000

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many complaints does the 2007 ISUZU NQR have?
The 2007 ISUZU NQR has 5 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
Are there any recalls for the 2007 ISUZU NQR?
Yes, the 2007 ISUZU NQR has 2 recall(s). The most common affected component is ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Recalls are issued by NHTSA and manufacturers must provide a free remedy.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 ISUZU NQR?
The most-complained component for the 2007 ISUZU NQR is ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include STEERING and SUSPENSION:FRONT.
Is the 2007 ISUZU NQR 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.