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2008 Isuzu N-Series

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2008 N-Series.

The 2008 Isuzu N-Series falls within the 2001–2024 production span tracked for complaint data, a vehicle positioned in a generation where documented issues remained exceptionally sparse across all model years. While the broader range peaks at just one complaint—recorded specifically for 2010 and representing both the highest and lowest volumes in the dataset—the 2008 edition exists within this same minimal-complaint context. For researchers, this situates the model year in a segment of N-Series history characterized by the virtual absence of reported reliability concerns, placing it firmly within the generation's most stable period.

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Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

Service checks

Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)50-60
RPM43-45 @ Idle rpm

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

1
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
91
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
0
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

No owner complaints on record with NHTSA for this vehicle.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

13V259000Electrical SystemReported 19/06/2013

Isuzu Manufacturing Services of America, Inc. (Isuzu) is recalling certain model year 2001-2013 Isuzu N-Series; model year 2001-2010 Chevrolet and GMC W-Series; model year 2001-2004 Isuzu FRR and model year 2001-2004… Remedy: Isuzu will notify owners and dealers will inspect the trucks. The extension cord and damaged components will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on August 30, 2013…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 91 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
IB09-N-001I2026-06-24Electrical SystemINFORMATION BULLETIN: THE INFORMATION SET FORTH IN THIS BULLETIN IS INTENDED TO AID…
SB23-J-001B2024-12-11EngineINFORMATION BULLETIN: THE VACUUM PUMP SERVICE PART FOR AFFECTED VEHICLES LISTED IN THIS…
IB19-K-002A2024-11-14Power TrainTHIS INFORMATION BULLETIN OUTLINES THE SERVICE PROCEDURE FOR INSTALLATION OF FLUID LEVEL…
IB15-X-001C2024-11-11Electrical SystemTHIS INFORMATION BULLETIN IS TO REMIND DEALERS WHENEVER THE IPC ASSEMBLY IS REPLACED IN…
IB18-X-002F2024-08-14Power TrainINFORMATION BULLETIN: THIS BULLETIN APPLIES TO ALL OEM AND REMANUFACTURED ENGINE AND…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

VIN tools

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Recalls
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Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

Frequently asked

Does the 2008 N-Series have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.