Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1997 N-Series.
The 1997 Isuzu N-Series represents a generation of commercial trucks from Isuzu's established light-duty truck lineup, a nameplate that would continue in production for decades to follow; according to the available complaint data tracked from 2001 through 2024, the N-Series demonstrated remarkable reliability with just a single recorded complaint in 2010, a figure that remained consistent as both the highest and lowest annual complaint volume over that two-decade span, suggesting that for researchers examining long-term durability, the platform's reputation for dependability appears well-founded even when accounting for vehicles from this era that predate the tracked model years.
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.
Showing 5 of 12 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| WB11-X-001A | 2023-10-18 | Engine And Engine Cooling | The following information is provided to clearly explain Isuzuâs policy for control… |
| IB13-R-001G | 2023-05-08 | Unknown Or Other | This bulletin outlines the procedures for using the Alpine Exchange Program (the… |
| WB13-X-001B | 2022-08-30 | Equipment | Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc. (ICTA) is providing the following procedural… |
| WB13-X-001A | 2022-08-02 | Equipment | Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc. (ICTA) is providing the following procedural… |
| IB19-N-001 | 2019-12-16 | Electrical System | DIESEL ENGINES ISUZU COMMERCIAL TRUCK OF AMERICA IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THE RELEASE OF… |
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