AI Damage2000 Isuzu Hombre: common problems
Owners of the 2000 Isuzu Hombre filed 7 complaints with NHTSA, most often about air bags and service brakes. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 7
- involving a crash
- 2
What fails most often
- 1 Air bags 29% of all complaints
- 2 Service brakes 29% of all complaints
- 3 Electrical system 14% of all complaints
- 4 Engine and cooling 14% of all complaints
- 5 Equipment 14% of all complaints
- 6 Exterior lighting 14% of all complaints
- 7 Powertrain 14% of all complaints
- 8 Steering 14% of all complaints
- Air bags: 2 complaints (29% of all), 2 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
- Service brakes: 2 complaints (29% of all).
- Electrical system: 1 complaints (14% of all).
- Engine and cooling: 1 complaints (14% of all).
- Equipment: 1 complaints (14% of all).
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 2.2 L · petrol · 4 cyl
- 4.3 L · petrol · 6 cyl
- automatic, 4-speed
- manual, 5-speed
Drive: RWD, AWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 7 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine and cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
I was in a collision and struck another vehicle in the rear squarely with the front of my vehicle at approximately 45 mph. The airbags in my vehicle failed to deploy. My vehicle was a total loss. There was no indication that the airbags were defective prior to the accident.
While driving 45-50 mph and without warning vehicle involved in frontal and side collisions. Upon impact, air bags not to deploy. Vehicle was totaled.
Also, the headlights shut off intermittently, which caused poor visibility at night. The dealer replaced the wiring harness . The transmission would not shift in first gear.
While traveling about 40mph on the highway there was a grinding noise coming from the front passenger side wheel. The dealership is aware of the problem.
All the lights on the vehicle (headlights, side markers, dash light etc) flicker off and on, the vehicle has done this since dat of purchase, dealer unable to fix the problem stating maybe a bulletin will be issued. Nlm
Traveling at 65 mph on highway I-78 east during a rainstorm the steering rod gave causing me to spin about three times facing the on coming traffic. When the truck was taken to the dealership they said either someone losen them or they where never tightened from the manufacteur.
While driving vehicle at 5 mph went down road, applied brakes , and pedal went straight to the floor. Contacted dealer, dealer had the master cylinder replaced.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 12,538 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 34% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Hombre has 31 complaints (4 years in the data). This year has 7, below average.
What to check before buying
- Air bags. Check the SRS light, stored codes and airbag/curtain status after any impact.
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Isuzu Hombre?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: air bags, service brakes, electrical system. Total complaints: 7. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: headlights and tail lights (29%), A/C or heater (14%), knocking, grinding or other noise (14%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2000 Isuzu Hombre?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2000 Isuzu Hombre from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2000 models
Read also
Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.