The most-reported NQR run is JALC4B145X7 (1999 builds) with 1 complaints, 1× the typical run. Tires problems make up 50% of reports; NHTSA lists 10 recall campaigns for NQR model years 2003–2020.
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 NQR has 2 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 100% of every NQR complaint on file.
| Production run (VIN 1–11) | Year | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JALC4B145X7•••••• | 1999 | — | — | |
| JALE5B14117•••••• | 2001 | — | — |
What to inspect on this car
One system accounts for 50% of everything Isuzu NQR owners report: Tires, 1 of 2 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.
| System | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | — | — | |
| Engine | — | — |
Recalls to check against your VIN
NHTSA has 10 recall campaigns on the Isuzu NQR; the 6 below cover build years 2016 to 2020. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 21V194000 | Suspension:rear:springs:leaf Spring Assembly:u-bolt, Leaf Spring To Axle | 2016–2020 |
| 17V726000 | Equipment | 2016–2018 |
| 19V835000 | Wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts/studs | 2019–2020 |
| 19V663000 | Steering | 2018–2019 |
| 17V105000 | Structure:frame And Members | 2016–2017 |
| 17V191000 | Power Train:axle Hubs | 2016–2017 |
21V194000 was opened in 2021 on cars built from 2016: 5 years on the road before the recall.
How serious were they
| Outcome | Isuzu NQR | All vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints filed | 2 | 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 NQR share of that is 2 complaints over 2 runs, 0% of everything on record.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check a Isuzu NQR VIN for free?
Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 2 NHTSA complaints from 2 NQR runs and 10 recall campaigns. No account, no card.
Which NQR production run has the most complaints?
JALC4B145X7, a 1999 build, with 1 complaints. The typical NQR run has 1.
How many NQR complaints involve a crash?
0% of 2 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 0 involved a fire.
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