AI Damage1999 Isuzu N-Series: common problems
Owners of the 1999 Isuzu N-Series filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine and cooling and fuel system. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 3
What fails most often
- 1 Engine and cooling 33% of all complaints
- 2 Fuel system 33% of all complaints
- 3 Visibility 33% of all complaints
- Engine and cooling: 1 complaints (33% of all).
- Fuel system: 1 complaints (33% of all).
- Visibility: 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility | 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.
Starting at around 55k miles, my isuzu 99 trooper has started burning around 1qt of oil per 600-700 miles. This causes excess wear on the engine and most drivers have experienced seized engines due to this problem..
Dt: consumer states that the fuel gauge is not working properly. She is concerned that she will run out of gas and she cannot keep up with how much gas she actually has.
When my brother purchased his isuzu vehicross in 2000 he has had a problem with the windows and had always tried to fix them but nothing seem to work. He also took it to the dealer to get it fixed and nothing was ever repaired. Now I own the vehicle and everything thing I have tried does not seem to work.
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 N-Series has 1 complaints (18 years in the data). This year has 3, above average.
What to check before buying
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Fuel system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Visibility. Wipers, mirrors, defrosters, cracked glass.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Isuzu N-Series?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: engine and cooling, fuel system, visibility. Total complaints: 3. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: fuel system, fuel smell (33%), windows, sunroof (33%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 1999 Isuzu N-Series?
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 1999 Isuzu N-Series 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 1999 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.