AI Damage2016 Isuzu N-Series: common problems
The maker issued 83 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 83
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 30 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 22 |
| Fuel system | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Air bags | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Exterior lighting | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Suspension | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Tires | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Wheels | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Comparison
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.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- INFORMATION BULLETIN
THE INFORMATION SET FORTH IN THIS BULLETIN IS INTENDED TO AID TECHNICIANS IN PROPERLY TESTING THE BATTERIES AND ALTERNATORS IN THE AFFECTED ISUZU VEHICLES. IT IS IMPORTANT TO CONFIRM THE BATTERY IS IN GOOD CONDITION…
- SERVICE BULLETIN - SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN THAT THE VEHICLE WILL NOT MOVE FORWARD AFTER SHIFTING INTO…
SERVICE BULLETIN - SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN THAT THE VEHICLE WILL NOT MOVE FORWARD AFTER SHIFTING INTO DRIVE FROM PARK OR FROM REVERSE. DEALERS MAY FIND THAT THIS CONDITION IS CAUSED BY A SPACER PLATE IN THE VALVE…
- INFORMATION BULLETIN
SOME CUSTOMERS WITH N-SERIES VEHICLES MAY NOTICE AN AUDIBLE CLICKING OR CHATTERING NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE WHILE MAKING TIGHT TURNS. THIS CONDITION MAY BE DUE TO LIMITED SLIP DIFFERENTIAL LUBRICANT…
- INFORMATION BULLETIN
CLEAN IDLE LABEL REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES
- INFORMATION BULLETIN
THE VACUUM PUMP SERVICE PART FOR AFFECTED VEHICLES LISTED IN THIS BULLETIN HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED AND IS NOW THE SAME VACUUM PUMP THAT IS THE SERVICE PART FOR THE 6.6L GAS ENGINE. THE UPDATED PUMP REQUIRES THE OUTLET…
- WARRANTY BULLETIN
ISUZU IS PROVIDING THIS BULLETIN TO OUTLINE ISUZU’S POLICY AND PROCEDURES FOR ISUZU VEHICLES WITH TIRE WARRANTY COVERAGE.
- THIS INFORMATION BULLETIN OUTLINES THE SERVICE PROCEDURE FOR INSTALLATION OF FLUID LEVEL INDICATOR JOINT…
THIS INFORMATION BULLETIN OUTLINES THE SERVICE PROCEDURE FOR INSTALLATION OF FLUID LEVEL INDICATOR JOINT TUBE ANYTIME THE AISIN TRANSMISSION IS REMOVED OR OIL PAN IS REMOVED AND REINSTALLED TO PREVENT WATER INTRUSION…
- THIS INFORMATION BULLETIN IS TO REMIND DEALERS WHENEVER THE IPC ASSEMBLY IS REPLACED IN AN AFFECTED ISUZU…
THIS INFORMATION BULLETIN IS TO REMIND DEALERS WHENEVER THE IPC ASSEMBLY IS REPLACED IN AN AFFECTED ISUZU MANUFACTURED VEHICLE, THEY ARE TO AFFIX AN ODOMETER REPLACEMENT STICKER, AS THE ODOMETER IS NOT PROGRAMMABLE…
- INFORMATION BULLETIN
THIS BULLETIN APPLIES TO ALL OEM AND REMANUFACTURED ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLIES, FOR THE AFFECTED VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE, TO BE REPLACED UNDER THE ISUZU NEW VEHICLE WARRANTY, GOODWILL, ISUZU PARTS WARRANTY, GOLD…
- INFORMATION BULLETIN _SOME CUSTOMERS WITH N-SERIES VEHICLES MAY NOTICE AN AUDIBLE CLICKING OR CHATTERING…
INFORMATION BULLETIN _SOME CUSTOMERS WITH N-SERIES VEHICLES MAY NOTICE AN AUDIBLE CLICKING OR CHATTERING NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE WHILE MAKING TIGHT TURNS. THIS CONDITION MAY BE DUE TO LIMITED SLIP…
- Some customers may experience an illuminated Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) with DTC P20EE Diesel…
Some customers may experience an illuminated Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) with DTC P20EE Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) System NOx Trap Low Efficiency set without an apparent cause. New calibrations for the DEF…
- The following information is provided to clearly explain Isuzuâs policy for control module (engine,…
The following information is provided to clearly explain Isuzuâs policy for control module (engine, transmission, antilock brake, instrument panel, body control, power interface, etc.) reprogramming. Control module…
NHTSA lists 83 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
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Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Isuzu N-Series?
There are no owner complaints in the NHTSA data for this year; the data comes from 83 manufacturer service bulletins.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2016 Isuzu N-Series?
NHTSA lists 83 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 2016 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 2016 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 2026-11-04.