Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2002 N-Series.
The 2002 Isuzu N‑Series, identified in its overview with a distinct body style and dedicated platform, is part of a lineup that has generated only three total owner complaints, all centered on the engine and engine cooling area and none involving recalls. Reliability records covering 2001 through 2024 show that the highest single‑year complaint count was one, recorded in 2010, indicating a low frequency of issues for the model as a whole. Accordingly, the 2002 model year falls within this period of minimal complaint activity, suggesting generally solid reliability for that era.
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
The 2002 Isuzu N‑Series sits in a period of remarkably low federal complaint activity, with zero complaints recorded that year and only a single recall, identical to the 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005, and 2006 models. The trend shows a steady, minimal recall count of one through 2009, with a slight uptick to two recalls in 2013 and again in 2022 and 2023. Investigations remained zero through 2009, rose to one in 2012, and increased to two in 2013, indicating a modest rise in scrutiny during the mid‑2010s. The 2002 model’s complaint profile highlights engine cooling and power‑train issues as the only top complaint areas, yet no crash or fire complaints were filed. Given the consistent, low volume of federal complaints and recalls, the 2002 year falls near the baseline of the generation’s safety record, suggesting it is a reasonably reliable choice for a used purchase.
All 3 complaints on record, top 2 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.
Showing 5 of 18 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… |
| IB09-X-002B | 2022-07-20 | Equipment | The following is a list of the Isuzu-recommended Threebond product part numbers… |
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