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1999 Isuzu Hombre Reliability Rating
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Comments
Engine
Occasional problems on this vehicle (4.3L VIN W and 4.3L VIN X engines only), are failures of the Fuel Injectors and the Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor. Failure of the CKP Sensor may prevent the engine from starting. The cost to clean the Fuel Injectors is $39.95 for parts and $97.50 for labor. The cost to replace the CKP Sensor is $89.03 for parts and $32.50 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Transmission & Driveline
Occasional problems on this vehicle are failures of the Transmission Valve Body and the Transmission Fluid Pressure (TFP) Switch, Automatic Transmission models only; and Transfer Case Encoder Motor Assembly, 4 Wheel Drive Vehicles models only; and Reaction Sun Shell, Automatic Transmission models only. The cost to replace the Transmission Valve Body is $485 for parts and $110.50 for labor. The cost to replace the TFP Switch is $70.54 for parts and 84.50 for labor. The cost to replace the Transfer Case Encoder Motor Assembly is $442.71 for parts and $84.50 for labor. The cost to replace the Reaction Sun Shell is $43 for parts and $877.50 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Steering & Suspension
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Brakes
An occasional problem on this vehicle is the failure of the Wheel Speed Sensor (WSS). Problems with a WSS can cause the Antilock Brake System (ABS) to operate the brakes incorrectly. Cleaning a WSS can sometimes repair this problem. The cost to clean the WSS is $78 for labor per side. Should a WSS require replacement, the cost of the Wheel Speed Sensor is $92.46 for parts and $65 for labor per side. All prices are estimates based on $65 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Heating & Air Conditioning
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Starting & Charging
An occasional problem on this vehicle is the failure of the Ignition Lock Cylinder and Housing Assembly. Failure of the Ignition Lock Cylinder and Housing Assembly may prevent the engine from starting. The cost to repair the Ignition Lock Cylinder and Housing is estimated at $183.75 for parts and $84.50 for labor. All prices are estimated based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or applicable taxes.
Accessories
An occasional problem on this vehicle is the failure of the Turn Signal Combination Switch. The cost to repair the Turn Signal Combination Switch is $207.84 for parts and $78 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Overall
3 out of 5
*Repair costs are based on a flat rate of $65.00 per hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
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