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.
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… |
The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.
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NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.