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Isuzu Nqr — Years to Avoid

Reliability breakdown of every Isuzu Nqr model year. Based on NHTSA owner complaints, federal recalls, and safety investigations.

Model Years
28
Years to Avoid
1999
Best Years
2026, 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2010, 2005, 2002, 2000
2026Best Year
0 complaints0 recalls
2025Best Year
0 complaints0 recalls
2024Best Year
0 complaints0 recalls
2023Best Year
0 complaints0 recalls
2022Best Year
0 complaints0 recalls
2021Best Year
0 complaints0 recalls
2020
0 complaints3 recalls10 TSBs
2019
0 complaints4 recalls10 TSBs
2018
0 complaints3 recalls10 TSBs
2017
0 complaints4 recalls10 TSBs
2016
0 complaints5 recalls12 TSBs
2015
0 complaints4 recalls12 TSBs
2014
0 complaints3 recalls11 TSBs
2013
0 complaints3 recalls11 TSBs
2012
0 complaints4 recalls14 TSBs
2011
0 complaints2 recalls9 TSBs
2010Best Year
0 complaints0 recalls
2009
0 complaints1 recalls15 TSBs
2008
0 complaints1 recalls13 TSBs
2007
5 complaints2 recalls18 TSBs
2006
0 complaints2 recalls19 TSBs
2005Best Year
0 complaints0 recalls
2004
0 complaints1 recalls11 TSBs
2003
0 complaints1 recalls25 TSBs
2002Best Year
0 complaints0 recalls
2001
1 complaints0 recalls26 TSBs
2000Best Year
0 complaints0 recalls
1999Avoid
1 complaints0 recalls31 TSBs

How we calculate this

Each year receives a composite risk score based on NHTSA owner complaints, federal recalls, safety investigations, and technical service bulletins. Years scoring more than 2x the model's average are flagged as “years to avoid.” Years in the lowest risk bracket are marked as “best years.” All data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

Which Isuzu Nqr Years Should You Avoid?

Based on federal safety data, the 1999 Isuzu Nqr is the most problematic year, with significantly higher rates of owner complaints, recalls, and safety investigations compared to other model years.

If you're shopping for a used Isuzu Nqr, consider the 2026, 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2010, 2005, 2002, 2000 model years — these have the fewest reported issues relative to other years.

28 model years analyzed