Head-to-head reliability
Isuzu NPR HD vs Toyota Camry
How the Isuzu NPR HD and Toyota Camry compare on NHTSA complaints, recalls and crash reports — and which is the lower-risk used buy.
Based on NHTSA owner-complaint & recall records
Isuzu NPR HD vs Toyota Camry: the Isuzu has 0 complaints over 10 years and 21 recalls, while the Camry has 2,056 complaints, about 206 per year, and 31 recalls. The Camry's complaints show power train, engine, and brake symptoms; the Isuzu has no complaint text. Source: NHTSA owner complaints.
The picture
Is the Isuzu NPR HD or Toyota Camry more reliable?
A plain-English read on what the NHTSA record says about living with each vehicle.
Isuzu NPR HD
The Isuzu NPR HD is a commercial cab-over truck, and in this data set it shows zero owner complaints over ten years. That means there is no pattern of reported failures from drivers, but it also means you get no early-warning signal from complaint text. The 21 recalls cover suspension, wheel, body, and electrical items, so a used buyer should treat recall history as the main reliability clue rather than complaint volume.
Toyota Camry
The Toyota Camry is a high-volume passenger car with 2,056 complaints over ten years, about 206 per year. Owners most often report power train, engine, brake, and electrical problems, including a stuck ignition key, hesitation and shuddering with the check engine light, and electronic parking brake faults. The complaint pattern shows many small-to-moderate drivability and brake annoyances rather than a single dominant failure.
The numbers
Side-by-side NHTSA record
Lower is better in every category. The highlighted cell is the stronger result.
| Category | Isuzu NPR HD | Toyota Camry |
|---|---|---|
| Total complaintsAll model years combined | 0 Better | 2,056 |
| Safety recallsFederal recall campaigns | 21 Better | 31 |
| Crash reportsCrash-related complaints | 0 Better | 171 |
| Complaints per yearAveraged across model years | 0.0 Better | 205.6 |
| Reported injuriesTied to owner complaints | 0 Better | 158 |
| Reported deathsTied to owner complaints | 0 Better | 1 |
Source: NHTSA owner complaints & recall records.
What actually goes wrong
The problems owners report
The most-complained-about systems on each vehicle — what fails, and what owners say in their own words.
Isuzu NPR HD
No component data available.
A recall covers the rear leaf spring assembly and U-bolts that attach the spring to the axle. A loose or broken U-bolt can affect how the rear axle stays located, so a buyer should have the recall completed and inspect the hardware.
A recall involves wheel fasteners. If lug nuts or studs are not correct, wheel security is a concern, so check that the recall was done and that the wheels are properly torqued.
A recall covers electrical wiring. Wiring faults can cause lights, charging, or other electrical functions to fail, so ask for the recall repair record and look for chafed or repaired harnesses.
A recall involves liftgate hinge and attachments. A weak hinge can let the liftgate sag or not stay open, so inspect the hinge area for cracks or looseness.
Toyota Camry
- 01POWER TRAIN385
- 02UNKNOWN OR OTHER323
- 03ENGINE315
- 04SERVICE BRAKES285
- 05ELECTRICAL SYSTEM237
Owners report an ignition key that gets stuck and cannot be removed even when the dash shows Park, sometimes requiring a battery disconnect. Others report hesitation and shuddering with the check engine light, which points to transmission or engine control issues.
Complaints describe delayed throttle response when pressing the accelerator and repeated hesitation and shuddering with the check engine light. These symptoms matter because they can affect everyday drivability and may need dealer diagnosis.
Owners report the electronic parking brake not disengaging, requiring a tow and a switch replacement that did not always fix it. Others hear a clicking or vibrating sound from the brake pedal area that the manufacturer attributes to the ABS system.
One complaint lists multiple systems malfunctioning at once, including stability control, electric power steering, blind spot monitoring, and lane keeping. That kind of multi-system fault can be hard to diagnose and may leave the car with reduced driver aids.
“My 2023 Toyota Camry has developed an intermittent defect where the ignition key becomes stuck and cannot be removed even though the dashboard shows the vehicle is in Park. The only way to remove the key is to disconnect the vehicle's battery, which is not a…”
“The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle was hesitating and shuddering, and the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who diagnosed the vehicle…”
Official recalls
Safety recalls on record
Federal recall campaigns — the defect, the risk, and the fix. Confirm any open recall was completed before you buy.
Isuzu NPR HD — 21 recalls
The defect: Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc. (Isuzu) is recalling certain 2020 Isuzu NPR HD, NPR XD, NQR and NRR and Chevrolet 4500HD, 4500XD, 5500HD and 5500XD and 2019 Isuzu NPR HD GAS, NPR GAS and Chevrolet 4500 and Chevrolet 3500 vehicles equipped with a dual mode belt locking mechanism seat belt as…
The risk: In the event of a crash, if the occupant is not properly restrained, there is an increased risk of injury.
The fix: Isuzu will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt assembly, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 20, 2020. Owners may contact Isuzu customer service at 1-866-441-9638 or Chevrolet customer serv…
The defect: Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc. (Isuzu) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Isuzu NPR, Reach, 2016-2020 Isuzu NPR XD, NPR HD, NQR, 2016-2021 Isuzu NRR, 2017-2020 Chevrolet 4500XD, 4500HD, 5500HD, and 2020 Chevrolet 5500XD vehicles. The U-bolt nuts for the rear axle may not have been properly tig…
The risk: The misalignment may cause the propeller shaft to separate, causing a loss of power to the rear wheels and a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Isuzu will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if needed, replace and tighten the rear axle U-bolt nuts, free of charge. The recall began on April 23, 2021. Owners may contact Isuzu customer service at 1-866-441-9638. Isuzu's numb…
The defect: Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc. (Isuzu) is recalling certain 2017-2020 NPR-HD, 2019-2020 NPR-XD, NQR, NRR, Chevrolet 4500HD, Chevrolet 5500HD and Chevrolet 5500XD, and 2020 Chevrolet 4500XD vehicles. The lug nuts on the rear outer wheels may not have been properly tightened when installed o…
The risk: If the lug nuts were not properly tightened, they can loosen, causing the to wheel separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Isuzu will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear outer wheel lug nuts and tightening or replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 20, 2019. Owners may contact Isuzu customer service at 1-866-441-9638…
The defect: Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc. (Isuzu) is recalling certain 2020 Isuzu NPR-HD Gas (Crew Cab) and 2020 Chevrolet 4500 (Crew Cab) trucks equipped with 6.6L gasoline engines. The positive cable connecting the battery to the starter may be too long and may have been routed too close to the rig…
The risk: Over time, heat from the exhaust pipe may cause the conduit and insulation to deteriorate, exposing the wires, possibly causing a short circuit which could result in a no-start condition or a fire.
The fix: Isuzu and Chevrolet will notify their respective vehicle owners and dealers of this recall, and specifically of the need to adjust the positive cable in subject vehicles, and owners will be informed that the recall repairs will be done fre…
Toyota Camry — 31 recalls
The defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023 Camry and Camry Hybrid vehicles. The lug nuts that attach the wheels to the vehicle may be loose, which can result in wheel detachment.
The risk: A wheel that detaches from a moving vehicle can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Dealers will inspect and tighten the lug nuts, and replace any damaged components, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on…
The defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Camry and Camry Hybrid vehicles. The second-row center and right-side seats may have insufficiently welded head restraint brackets. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle…
The risk: A head restraint bracket that is insufficiently welded may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix: Dealers will replace the 60% rear seat-back frame sub-assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 19, 2024. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 24TB0…
The defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Corolla, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Lexus ES350, Lexus RX350, Lexus RX450H, 2021 Sienna Hybrid, Lexus ES250, 2020-2022 Camry, Camry Hybrid, and ES300H vehicles. A short cir…
The risk: An air bag that does not deploy during a crash increases the risk of injury.
The fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the sensor as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed in February 2024. Some final remedy owner letters were mailed October 31, 2024. Letters will continue…
The defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Camry and Camry Hybrid vehicles. The second-row center and right-side seats may have insufficiently welded head restraint brackets. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle…
The risk: A head restraint bracket that is insufficiently welded may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix: Dealers will replace the 60% rear seat-back frame sub-assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 19, 2024. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 24TB0…
Buyer analysis
Isuzu NPR HD or Toyota Camry: which should you buy?
The Isuzu NPR HD has far fewer complaints per year, zero versus about 206 for the Camry, but it also has no complaint text to show what actually fails. The Camry gives you a clear, repeated pattern of power train, engine, brake, and electrical symptoms. In practice, the Isuzu looks quieter on paper, while the Camry asks you to check for specific drivability and brake faults.
Key differences
- The Isuzu NPR HD has 0 complaints over 10 years, while the Toyota Camry has 2,056, so the Camry gives you much more owner-reported failure detail.
- Camry owners report power train symptoms such as a stuck ignition key and hesitation with the check engine light; the Isuzu has no complaint text on record.
- Camry brake complaints include an electronic parking brake that will not disengage and a clicking or vibrating brake pedal noise tied to the ABS system.
- The Isuzu's main clues are recalls for rear leaf spring U-bolts, wheel fasteners, wiring, and liftgate hinges, not owner complaints.
- Check that the rear leaf spring U-bolt recall was completed and inspect the U-bolts and spring mounts for looseness or damage.
- Verify the wheel lug nut/stud recall was done and inspect the wheels for proper torque and missing or damaged studs.
- Test the ignition key through several park-and-remove cycles to see if it ever sticks, and check for hesitation or shuddering with the check engine light.
- Test the electronic parking brake repeatedly and listen for clicking or vibrating from the brake pedal area that may indicate an ABS issue.
Before you buy
- Ask for the recall repair history on both vehicles and confirm each listed recall was completed.
- On the Isuzu, inspect the rear leaf spring U-bolts, wheel fasteners, wiring, and liftgate hinge area.
- On the Camry, test the ignition key removal, throttle response, and electronic parking brake during a test drive.
- Scan the Camry for stored check engine and ABS codes, especially after any hesitation or brake noise.
- Compare the number of complaints per year and decide whether you want the Isuzu's quiet record or the Camry's documented symptom list.
Year by year
Which model years to avoid
Complaints per model year for both vehicles — lower is better. The spikes are the years to scrutinize.
| Year | Isuzu NPR HD | Toyota Camry |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 0 | 163 |
| 2024 | 0 | 50 |
| 2023 | 0 | 64 |
| 2022 | 0 | 61 |
| 2021 | 0 | 157 |
| 2020 | 0 | 274 |
| 2019 | 0 | 395 |
| 2018 | 0 | 744 |
| 2017 | 0 | 148 |
Check the actual car
Comparing models is smart. Checking the VIN is essential.
Brand averages tell you the trend. A VIN check tells you what's wrong with the specific Isuzu NPR HD or Toyota Camry in front of you — accident history, open recalls and title records.
Go deeper
Full reliability reports
- Comparison
- Isuzu NPR HD vs Toyota Camry
- Isuzu NPR HD total complaints
- 0
- Toyota Camry total complaints
- 2,056
- Isuzu NPR HD total recalls
- 21
- Toyota Camry total recalls
- 31
- Isuzu NPR HD avg complaints/year
- 0.0
- Toyota Camry avg complaints/year
- 205.6
- More reliable overall
- Isuzu NPR HD
- Toyota Camry top complaint area
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