1998 Isuzu Hombre vs 1998 Toyota Tacoma
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1998 Isuzu Hombre | 1998 Toyota Tacoma |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 53 | 300 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 33 | 84 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 5 | 49 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 16–22 | 16–21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 57,000 mi | 138,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Isuzu Hombre | Toyota Tacoma |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 2 | 98 |
| Air Bags | 3 | 46 |
| Tires | 1 | 29 |
| Visibility | 23 | 5 |
| Suspension | 0 | 28 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 8 | 15 |
| Seat Belts | 0 | 23 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 | 17 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 84 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 11 |
1998 Isuzu Hombre
1998 Toyota Tacoma
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.