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 a model complaint history that tracks the line from 2001 through 2024. Across this entire period, the dataset records a maximum of one complaint, registered in 2010—a figure that simultaneously marks the lowest incident level—indicating the 2008 model year sits within a generation showing minimal documented reliability issues. This uniformity of low complaint volume positions the 2008 variant in a stable segment of the N-Series chronology, providing researchers with a benchmark of consistent mechanical performance for the model run.
Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.
| Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO) | 50-60 |
| RPM | 43-45 @ Idle rpm |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
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…
Showing 5 of 91 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| IB09-N-001I | 2026-06-24 | Electrical System | INFORMATION BULLETIN: THE INFORMATION SET FORTH IN THIS BULLETIN IS INTENDED TO AID… |
| SB23-J-001B | 2024-12-11 | Engine | INFORMATION BULLETIN: THE VACUUM PUMP SERVICE PART FOR AFFECTED VEHICLES LISTED IN THIS… |
| IB19-K-002A | 2024-11-14 | Power Train | THIS INFORMATION BULLETIN OUTLINES THE SERVICE PROCEDURE FOR INSTALLATION OF FLUID LEVEL… |
| IB15-X-001C | 2024-11-11 | Electrical System | THIS INFORMATION BULLETIN IS TO REMIND DEALERS WHENEVER THE IPC ASSEMBLY IS REPLACED IN… |
| IB18-X-002F | 2024-08-14 | Power Train | INFORMATION BULLETIN: THIS BULLETIN APPLIES TO ALL OEM AND REMANUFACTURED ENGINE AND… |
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NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.