1996 Isuzu Hombre vs 1996 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 | 1996 Isuzu Hombre | 1996 Toyota Tacoma |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 37 | 253 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 13 | 63 |
| Investigations | 2 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 4 | 21 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 23 | 16–22 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 139,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Isuzu Hombre | Toyota Tacoma |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 0 | 87 |
| Structure | 0 | 64 |
| Visibility | 20 | 5 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 20 |
| Tires | 0 | 20 |
| Air Bags | 3 | 16 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 | 11 |
| Power Train | 1 | 14 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 58 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 10 |
| Stalling | 0 | 9 |
1996 Isuzu Hombre
1996 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.