1998 Isuzu Hombre: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 1998 Isuzu Hombre: 1 recall, 53 owner complaints and up to 22 mpg combined.
Recalls
1 vehicle recall from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Electrical Vehicle recall #97V208002 · 1997 · 1,299 vehicles
What's wrong: An engine electrical wiring-harness clip can melt and drip onto the exhaust manifold.
Why it matters: The clip material on the exhaust manifold can ignite and subsequently ignite other combustible components resulting in a vehicle fire.
The fix: Dealers are contacting owners by telephone to have their vehicles towed to the dealer and alternate transportation provided to them until the dealer can reroute the electrical wiring-harness.
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 0 mention a fire, 5 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Visibility (wipers, glass) (23): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Engine & cooling (8): the most common themes are stalls / loses power (3).
- Brakes (hydraulic) (4): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Airbags (3): the most common themes are fails to deploy (2).
The 1998 Isuzu Hombre has 53 owner complaints, ranking #1 of 4 Hombre model years for complaints (1.7× the average Hombre year). Complaints peaked in 2003 (11 filed that year). The typical problem showed up when the car was about 5 years old, at a median of 53,500 miles. Neighboring years: 1997 (25 complaints, 3 recalls).
Engines & fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.2 L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 20 | 26 | 22 | Regular |
| 2.2 L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 17 | 24 | 19 | Regular |
| 4.3 L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 16 | 21 | 18 | Regular |
| 4.3 L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 15 | 20 | 17 | Regular |
| 4.3 L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 15 | 20 | 17 | Regular |
| 4.3 L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 14 | 19 | 16 | Regular |
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FAQ
Does the 1998 Isuzu Hombre have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 vehicle recall for the 1998 Isuzu Hombre. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 1998 Isuzu Hombre problems?
Owners have filed 53 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are visibility (wipers, glass) (23), engine & cooling (8), brakes (hydraulic) (4).
What gas mileage does the 1998 Isuzu Hombre get?
EPA ratings run up to 22 mpg combined (2.2 L, Manual 5-spd), across 6 engine and transmission combos.
Where can I get a 1998 Isuzu Hombre repair manual?
eManualOnline sells downloadable manuals, Mitchell 1 DIY and ALLDATAdiy sell online access to factory repair data, and Haynes sells printed guides and online access. Pick a download if you want to keep it, or a subscription for wiring diagrams and TSBs.