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2008 Isuzu I-370Recalls, problems, MPG & safety

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 3 owner complaints for the 2008 Isuzu I-370. Most complaints involve service brakes (1) and air bags (1). The EPA rates it 17–18 mpg combined.

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Combined MPG
17–18mpg
EPA · 3 versions
NHTSA overall
—
Not rated by NCAP
Safety recalls
1campaigns
Latest Jul 2009
Owner complaints
3
Top: service brakes
Fuel cost / yr
$3,550est.
EPA estimate, best version
01 —Recalls

Safety recalls

1 NHTSA campaign · applies to some vehicles, check your VIN

Exterior lighting: switch

Remedy pending

GM IS RECALLING 185,903 MODEL YEAR 2004-2009 COLORADO, GMC MODEL YEAR 2009-2004 CANYON, MODEL YEAR 2006 I-280, I-350, MODEL YEAR 2007-2008 I-290, AND I-370, PASSENGER VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF ALABAMA, ARIZONA, FLORIDA, GEORGIA, HAWAII, LOUISIANA, MISSISSIPPI, NEVADA, NEW MEXICO, PUERTO RICO, SOUTH CAROLINA, TEXAS, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS AND UTAH. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE A BRAKE LAMP SWITCH THAT MAY NOT WORK AS DESIGNED DUE TO CONTAMINATION IN THE SWITCH.

Exterior lightingReported Jul 29, 2009NHTSA 09V310000
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Nov 6, 2026 · All recall detailsNHTSA vehicle page
02 —Complaints

Owner complaints by component

3 complaints filed with NHTSA · Apr 2010 – Jun 2015
  1. Service brakes1
  2. Air bags1
  3. Engine and engine cooling1

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

By model year

Complaints for each I-370 model year we’ve synced.

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Model yearNHTSA complaints
20076
20083
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Deaths reported
0
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 6, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
03 —Common problems

What owners report most

Verbatim excerpts from NHTSA complaints, by component

Service brakes

1 report
“2008 ISUZU I290 ABS BRAKES KICK IN AT DIFFERENT SPEEDS, SOMETIMES 5-10 MPH SOMETIMES FASTER AND ABS FAULT LIGHT COMES ON IN MESSAGE PANEL OF DASH. THIS ISSUE HAS BEEN LOOKED AT BY MULTIPLE REPAIR LOCATIONS WITHOUT RESOLVE. FOUND OUT TODAY 6-12-2015 ON INTERNET FORUMS THAT MULTIPLE PEOPLE ARE HAVING THE EXACT SAME ISSUE ALL OVER THE COUNTRY WITH 2005-2008 YR LITE TRUCKS AND IN MY OPINION IT IS A GM MANUFACTURER DEFECT WITH COLORADO, AND I290 PICKUP TRUCK HUBS AND ABS SENSORS THAT ARE DEFECTIVE.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jun 12, 2015Service brakesODI 10724948

Air bags

1 report1 crash
“2008 ISUZU I-370. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO AIR BAG MALFUNCTION. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED SHE BLACKED OUT AT THE WHEEL, AND THE VEHICLE FLIPPED OVER 3 TIMES. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *JB”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Apr 8, 2014Air bagsCrash reportedODI 10577657

Engine and engine cooling

1 report
“MY ENGINE LIGHT IN MY 2008 370 SERIES TRUCK, KEEP COMING ON. SEVERAL ATTEMPTS BY THE DEALER IN MORGANTOWN, WV HAVE BEEN MADE TO REPAIR THE ENGINE BUT TO NO AVAIL. I ALSO CALL THE ISUZU CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS IN CALIFORNIA, HOWEVER, I HAVE NOT RECEIVE ANY RESPONSE. I PURCHASE THE ISUZU TRUCK IN ALBUQUERQUE, NM BEFORE MY RELOCATION TO MORGANTOWN WV. THE DEALERSHIP IN MORGANTOWN, WV STATED THAT NO ONE HAD BEEN TRAINED TO WORKED ON THE ISUZU 370 SERIES, HOWEVER, THEY HAVE MADE SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO REPAIR IT. IF THEY HAD NO ONE TRAIN TO WORK ON MY TRUCK, HOW CAN THEY REPAIR IT. IT MIGHT JUST BE POSSIBLE THEY COULD HAVE CAUSE MORE PROBLEMS. MY TRUCK HAD BEEN AT THAT THE DEALERSHIP FOR THREE (3) WEEKS WITH THE ENGINE TORN APART. THE DEALERSHIP HAD NOT EVEN OFFER ME A LOANER. MY WIFE AND I HAVE BEEN GOING BACK AND FORTH WITH THE SERVICE MANAGER WITH NO SATISFACTION. I HAVE ALSO HAVE IN MY POSSESSION A COPY OF THE NEW MEXICO LEMON LAW. *TR”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Apr 8, 2010Engine and engine coolingODI 10324439
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Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 6, 2026
04 —Key specs

Engines, transmissions & drive

3 versions rated by the EPA
EPA class
Small Pickup Trucks 2WD, Small Pickup Trucks 4WD
Engines
3.7L 5-cyl
Transmissions
Automatic 4-spd
Drive
Rear-Wheel Drive · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Fuel
Regular Gasoline

Towing, payload and dimensions aren’t in the EPA or NHTSA data, so we don’t list them.

Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 6, 2026EPA listing
05 —Fuel economy

EPA fuel economy by version

City / highway / combined, annual fuel cost and CO₂
EPA
VersionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
i-370 Crew Cab 2WD
Auto 4-spd, 5 cyl, 3.7 L · Rear-Wheel Drive
162218$3,550494
i-370 Extended Cab 2WD
Auto 4-spd, 5 cyl, 3.7 L · Rear-Wheel Drive
162218$3,550494
i-370 Crew Cab 4WD
Auto 4-spd, 5 cyl, 3.7 L · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
152017$3,800523
Estimate your fuel costCost of ownership
Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 6, 2026 · Fuel cost is EPA’s annual estimate (15,000 mi, 55% city)
06 —Safety

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings

2 tested variants
NHTSA has not published 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2008 Isuzu I-370 as of Nov 6, 2026.
Data from NHTSA NCAP Safety Ratings API · synced Nov 6, 2026Vehicle 2441Vehicle 2440
07 —Maintenance

Maintenance basics

General guidance, not the OEM schedule. Check your owner’s manual.
General guidance
ItemMilesTimeNote
Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi6–12 monthsFollow the oil-life monitor if fitted
Tire rotation5,000–7,500 miEvery oil changeCheck pressure monthly
Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi1–2 yearsSooner in dusty areas
Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi1–2 years
Brake fluid—2–3 yearsAbsorbs moisture over time
Coolant60,000–100,000 mi5–10 yearsLong-life coolants last longer
Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi—Iridium/platinum plugs at the long end
12V battery—3–5 yearsHeat shortens battery life
  • Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi
    6–12 months
  • Tire rotation5,000–7,500 mi
    Every oil change
  • Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi
    1–2 years
  • Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi
    1–2 years
  • Brake fluid—
    2–3 years
  • Coolant60,000–100,000 mi
    5–10 years
  • Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi
    —
  • 12V battery—
    3–5 years
Typical intervals for modern cars. Severe service (towing, short trips, extreme heat or cold) shortens them.
09 —FAQ

2008 I-370 questions

How many recalls does the 2008 Isuzu I-370 have?

1 safety recall as of Nov 6, 2026, according to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at a dealer. Check your VIN to see whether your car is included and whether the repair was done.

What are the most common 2008 Isuzu I-370 problems?

Owners filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are service brakes (1), air bags (1), engine and engine cooling (1). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.

What MPG does the 2008 Isuzu I-370 get?

The EPA rates the 2008 Isuzu I-370 at 17–18 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain (3 versions rated).

Data from NHTSA & EPA · synced Nov 6, 2026