AI Damage2003 Isuzu Isuzu Truck: common problems
Owners of the 2003 Isuzu Isuzu Truck filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system and powertrain. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 3
What fails most often
- 1 Electrical system 67% of all complaints
- 2 Powertrain 33% of all complaints
- 3 Structure 33% of all complaints
- Electrical system: 2 complaints (67% of all).
- Powertrain: 1 complaints (33% of all).
- Structure: 1 complaints (33% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 3 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 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.
The wiring harness shorted out and vehicle caught on fire. Contact was able to put the fire out. He has been unable to contact the dealership or the manufacturer right now.
Vehicle a few time sporatically would stall but restarted. This happened over a period of a few weeks. Lead up to vehicle being shut off a daycare then a few minutes later would not start (dead). Vehicle would make "turning over" sound if placed in neutral but again would not start. Vehicle was towed to dealer.
Rear window (third row seat) leaked when it rained or when taken to a car wash which caused the panel and seats to get wet. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the window molding was warped. Consumer has been waiting for over a month for part which is on backorder. Ascender model 2003.
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 17,150 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 47% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Isuzu Truck has 3 complaints (14 years in the data). This year has 3, about average.
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Isuzu Isuzu Truck?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: electrical system, powertrain, structure. Total complaints: 3. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: battery drain (33%), won't start (33%), smoke, burning smell, fire (33%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2003 Isuzu Isuzu Truck?
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 2003 Isuzu Isuzu Truck 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 2003 models
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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.