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4KLC4B1RXXJ0048631999 ISUZU NPRTilt Cab - BBC = 68 inches

0of 100
Low Risk
Buyer Risk Score
Recalls · Model-Wide
Clear
No open recalls
Safety Grade
B-
80/100 composite
Complaints · 1999
1
NHTSA filed · 1999 NPR
Vehicle Age
27 yrs
Made in UNITED STATES (USA)
BUYPurchase Verdict

1999 ISUZU NPR was analyzed across NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, crash test data, and public auction records. 1 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA — review the complaint section for the most common failure patterns.

Verdict & Risk Assessment
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Executive Summary

1999 ISUZU NPR

1999 ISUZU NPR was analyzed across NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, crash test data, and public auction records. 1 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA — review the complaint section for the most common failure patterns.

Owner Complaint Intelligence

1 owner complaints filed — top areas: Suspension/Wheels (100%).

Critical Alerts

Title Brand Check

Mined from auction damage fields and listing titles — not a DMV title history pull

No auction records available. Title brand status could not be verified — request title history from seller or state DMV.

Vehicle

Vehicle Specifications

Decoded from NHTSA vPIC database

Make
ISUZU
Model
NPR
Year
1999
Trim / Series
Tilt Cab - BBC = 68 inches
Body Style
Truck
Vehicle Type
INCOMPLETE VEHICLE
Drive Type
4x2
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Engine
8-cyl 5.7L
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Assembly
JANESVILLE, WISCONSIN, UNITED STATES (USA)
GVWR
Class 4: 14,001 - 16,000 lb (6,350 - 7,258 kg)

Assembly Plant Quality

Plant: JANESVILLE, WISCONSIN

CQuality55/100
Standard📍 JANESVILLE, WISCONSIN

No specific quality data available for this plant. No documented recall or complaint concentrations on record.

Safety

Safety Intelligence

Composite analysis from NHTSA recall, complaint, and crash data

Overall Safety Grade
B-
Score: 80/100
Crash Test Rating20/40
Recall Safety30/30
Complaint History30/30
Recall Risk Score
0/100Clear

✓ No high-risk recall components found

Modern Safety Index
0/100
Basic
0 of 20 safety features detected
Missing: Automatic Emergency Braking, Pedestrian AEB, Forward Collision Warning, Electronic Stability Control
Recalls

NHTSA Safety Recalls

CLEAR
0found
✓
No Recall Campaigns Found
NHTSA has no active or historical recalls for this 1999 ISUZU.
Complaints1

Complaint Intelligence

1 complaints analyzed across 1 system categories

Owner Problem Patterns — What & When

Suspension leads owner complaints (100%).

When issues get reported (vehicle age)
<1 yr
0%
1–2
0%
3–5
0%
6–9
0%
10+
0%

Based on 0 complaints with a reported incident date. Too few owners cited mileage (0) to report a reliable failure-mileage range.

Most-reported issues & typical onset
Suspension
onset varies
100%
By System / Component
Suspension/Wheels
1

Owner Complaints

1 safety complaint filed with NHTSA

1found
ODI #838917SUSPENSION

ISUZU TRUCK ,NPR WHEEL SIZE IS 19 INCH WHICHES. THIS MAY BE TOO BIG FOR THE SIZE OF THE TRUCK, WHICH CAUSING IT TO VEER TO THE LEFT/RIGHT WHEN GOING OVER A BUMP. THIS COUULD CAUSE A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL ANDA CRASH. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Details & Analysis
Financial

5-Year Total Cost of Ownership

Estimated based on EPA fuel data, risk-adjusted maintenance, and depreciation

$33,114
~$552/mo over 5 yrs
$0.1/mi
cost per mile
Fuel
$10,000
Insurance (est.)
$7,500
Maintenance
$9,000
Repair Risk Buffer
$1,500
Depreciation
$5,114

Estimated 5-year cost of ownership: $33,114 (~$552/mo). Repair risk buffer is standard due to vehicle risk profile.

Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Tailored for the 1999 ISUZU NPR — specific failure modes your mechanic must check, not a generic list

MEDIUM
Test drive and inspect: SUSPENSION
Multiple owner complaints filed for this component — verify it functions correctly during test drive.
MEDIUM
Get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a trusted mechanic
For any used vehicle with a risk score above Low, a $100–$150 independent inspection is always worth it.
MEDIUM
Run a VIN check on NHTSA.gov to confirm all recalls are closed
Free at nhtsa.gov/vehicle-safety/recalls — enter the VIN and confirm all campaigns show as completed.
MEDIUM
Verify title is clean and check for salvage/rebuilt brands at your state DMV
Title washing across state lines is common — confirm with your state DMV before finalizing purchase.

Recall Probability Forecast

Estimated likelihood of a new recall in the next 18 months based on NHTSA signals

5%
18-month
10%
2-year
Low Probability
Cumulative 2-year risk: 10%

5% baseline recall probability — no strong indicators of an imminent recall.

Maintenance Schedule

OEM-specified service intervals for this vehicle

Maintenance intervals vary significantly by make, model, year, engine, and driving conditions. Always follow the manufacturer's official schedule — not generic industry estimates.

Official ISUZU Maintenance Guide ↗Search Owner's Manual ↗

Tip: Request the seller's service records and compare against the manufacturer schedule. Missing intervals are a negotiation point.

History & Auctions

Insurance Cost Estimate

Estimated annual premiums based on vehicle profile, theft data, and NHTSA safety ratings

Full Coverage
$1,270–$1,620/yr
~$106–$135/mo
Liability Only
$560–$710/yr
~$47–$59/mo
Category: Standard Vehicle
▼ 27-year-old vehicle: −28% (lower ACV reduces comprehensive/collision cost)

Based on 2024 national avg ($2,011/yr full coverage). Individual rates vary by driver, location & insurer. Always compare 3+ quotes.

State-Specific Legal Protections

What consumer laws apply to this vehicle purchase in your state

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Complete Data Table

All decoded fields in a single flattened view

Vehicle Identity

VIN4KLC4B1RXXJ004863
Model Year1999
MakeISUZU
ModelNPR
TrimTilt Cab - BBC = 68 inches
Vehicle TypeINCOMPLETE VEHICLE

Body & Configuration

Body StyleTruck
Drive Type4x2
Fuel TypeGasoline

Engine

Engine Cylinders8
Displacement (L)5.7

Manufacturer

ManufacturerGENERAL MOTORS LLC
Assembly CityJANESVILLE
Assembly CountryUNITED STATES (USA)

VIN Structure

WMI (Chars 1–3)4KL
Check Digit (Char 9)X
Model Year Code (Char 10)X
Plant Code (Char 11)J
Sequence (Chars 12–17)004863

Safety Data

NHTSA Recall Count0
NHTSA Complaint Count1

VIN Structure Decode

ISO 3779 character-by-character breakdown of this Vehicle Identification Number

4
1
K
2
L
3
C
4
4
5
B
6
1
7
R
8
X
9
X
10
J
11
0
12
0
13
4
14
8
15
6
16
3
17
WMI (1–3)
VDS (4–8)
Check Digit (9)
Model Year (10)
Serial (11–17)
4
World Manufacturer
Country & region of manufacture
Position 1
K
Manufacturer
Specific manufacturer identifier
Position 2
L
Vehicle Type
Division or vehicle type
Position 3
C4B1R
Vehicle Descriptor Section (VDS)
Body style, engine type, restraint system
Position 4–8
X
Check Digit
Mathematical validation character
Position 9
X
Model Year
Year of manufacture
Position 10
J
Assembly Plant
Where the vehicle was assembled
Position 11
004863
Production Sequence
Unique serial number for this vehicle
Position 12–17
Country of Manufacture
United States
From VIN position 1 (4)
Model Year Character
"X" → 1999
Could also be 2029
Check Digit (Pos 9)
✓ Valid
ISO 3779 weighted-sum algorithm
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Reliability Scores
Year-by-year reliability ratings
Years to Avoid
Best & worst model years ranked
Common Problems
Owner complaints & known defects
All NHTSA Recalls
Complete recall campaign history
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Disclaimer: Data sourced from NHTSA public APIs and scraped auction listings. For informational purposes only. Not a substitute for a paid vehicle history report. Retrieved: 10/1/2026, 12:19:21 AM.