The most-reported i-290 run is 1GGCS199178 (2007 builds) with 3 complaints, 2.3× the typical run. Electrical system problems make up 28% of reports; 2007 is the worst model year at 1.4 complaints per run; NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for i-290 model years 2007–2008.
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-290 has 10 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 62% of every i-290 complaint on file.
| Production run (VIN 1–11) | Year | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1GGCS199178•••••• | 2007 | — | — | |
| 1GGCS199X78•••••• | 2007 | — | — | |
| 1GGCS199388•••••• | 2007 | — | — | |
| 1GGCS199278•••••• | 2007 | — | — | |
| 1GGCS199878•••••• | 2007 | — | — | |
| 1GGCS199078•••••• | 2007 | — | — | |
| 1GGCS199578•••••• | 2007 | — | — | |
| 1GGCS199088•••••• | 2008 | — | — | |
| 1GGCS199888•••••• | 2008 | — | — | |
| 1GGCS199688•••••• | 2008 | — | — |
Which model years to check twice
Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list. On the Isuzu i-290 the gap between build years is 1.4×: a 2007 car draws 1.4 complaints per run, a 2008 one 1.
| Year | Per run | Complaints | Runs | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 3 | 3 | — | |
| 2007 | 10 | 7 | — |
Heaviest year here is 2007 at 1.4 complaints per run; lightest is 2008 at 1.
What to inspect on this car
One system accounts for 28% of everything Isuzu i-290 owners report: Electrical System, 5 of 13 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.
| System | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | — | — | |
| Power Train | — | — | |
| Engine | — | — | |
| Fuel System | — | — | |
| Gasoline | — | — | |
| Structure | — | — | |
| Steering | — | — |
Recalls to check against your VIN
NHTSA has 1 recall campaign on the Isuzu i-290; the 1 below cover build years 2007 to 2008. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 09V310000 | Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch | 2007–2008 |
09V310000 was opened in 2009 on cars built from 2007: 2 years on the road before the recall.
How serious were they
| Outcome | Isuzu i-290 | All vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints filed | 13 | 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-290 share of that is 13 complaints over 10 runs, 0% of everything on record.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check a Isuzu i-290 VIN for free?
Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 13 NHTSA complaints from 10 i-290 runs and 1 recall campaigns. No account, no card.
Which i-290 production run has the most complaints?
1GGCS199178, a 2007 build, with 3 complaints. The typical i-290 run has 1.3.
Which i-290 years have the most complaints?
Per production run, 2007 is heaviest at 1.4 complaints per run and 2008 lightest at 1.
How many i-290 complaints involve a crash?
0% of 13 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 0 involved a fire.
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