The most-reported i-280 run is 1GGCS198568 (2006 builds) with 3 complaints, 1.9× the typical run. Exterior lighting problems make up 23% of reports; NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for i-280 model years 2006–2006.
Which build runs owners report most
A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Isuzu i-280 has 5 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 100% of every i-280 complaint on file.
| Production run (VIN 1–11) | Year | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1GGCS198568•••••• | 2006 | — | — | |
| 1GGCS198168•••••• | 2006 | — | — | |
| 1GGCS198868•••••• | 2006 | — | — | |
| 1GGCS198068•••••• | 2006 | — | — | |
| 1GGCS198768•••••• | 2006 | — | — |
Which model years to check twice
Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list.
| Year | Per run | Complaints | Runs | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 8 | 5 | — |
Heaviest year here is 2006 at 1.6 complaints per run; lightest is 2006 at 1.6.
What to inspect on this car
One system accounts for 23% of everything Isuzu i-280 owners report: Exterior Lighting, 3 of 8 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.
| System | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | — | — | |
| Electrical System | — | — | |
| Unknown Or Other | — | — | |
| Suspension | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | — | — | |
| Service Brakes | — | — | |
| Hydraulic | — | — | |
| Fuel/propulsion System | — | — |
Recalls to check against your VIN
NHTSA has 2 recall campaigns on the Isuzu i-280; the 2 below cover build years 2006 to 2006. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.
| Campaign | Component | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| 06V139000 | Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch | 2006 |
| 09V310000 | Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch | 2006 |
How serious were they
| Outcome | Isuzu i-280 | All vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints filed | 8 | 1,115,966 |
| Involved a crash | 0 (0%) | 64,194 (5.8%) |
| Involved a fire | 0 (0%) | 26,974 (2.4%) |
| Injuries reported | 0 | 58,013 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 2,728 |
Crash-related reports run 100% below the all-vehicle rate.
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How this check works
The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Isuzu i-280 share of that is 8 complaints over 5 runs, 0% of everything on record.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check a Isuzu i-280 VIN for free?
Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 8 NHTSA complaints from 5 i-280 runs and 2 recall campaigns. No account, no card.
Which i-280 production run has the most complaints?
1GGCS198568, a 2006 build, with 3 complaints. The typical i-280 run has 1.6.
How many i-280 complaints involve a crash?
0% of 8 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 0 involved a fire.
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