VehiCross
Isuzu VehiCross: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.
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Isuzu VehiCROSS1997–2001
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | 1997–2001 (5,958 units) 1,805 units in Japan 4,153 units in United States |
| Model years | 1997–1999 (Japan) 1999–2001 (United States) |
| Body styles | 3-door SUV |
| Layout | Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive or four-wheel drive |
| Engines | Gasoline 3.2 L 6VD1 V6 3.5 L 6VE1 V6 |
| Transmissions | 4-speed automatic |
| Wheelbase | 2,332 mm |
| Length | 4,130 mm |
| Width | 1,791 mm |
| Height | 1,699 mm |
| Kerb weight | 1,794 kg |
| Class | Compact SUV |
| Assembly | Japan: Fujisawa, Kanagawa (Fujisawa Plant) China: Chongqing |
| Designer | Shiro Nakamura and Satomi Murayama (chief designer) Simon Cox, Joji Yanaka, Andrew Hill and Nick Robinson |
Engines and transmissions
| Model years | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000–2001 | 3.5 L, 6 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Model years | Configuration | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000–2001 | 3.5 L, 6 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | 15.7 L/100 km | 18.1 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km |
Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.
Key specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| EPA size class | SUV |
| Model years in EPA data | 2000–2001 |
| Powertrains | Petrol |
| Engine displacement | 3.5 L |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Transmission types | Automatic |
| Drive | Four-wheel or all-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Petrol (regular) |
| Configurations listed | 2 |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years (US) | 2000–2002 |
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
| Component | Complaints | Most reported model years |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility and wipers | 35 | 2000, 2001 |
| Body and structure | 2 | 2000 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 2000, 2001 |
| Latches and locks | 1 | 2000 |
| Seats | 1 | 2000 |
| Fuel and propulsion | 1 | 2001 |
| Lights | 1 | 2001 |
| Stability and traction control | 1 | 2001 |
| Brakes | 1 | 2001 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 2001 |
Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2000–2001: 41 complaints, 0 with a crash and 0 with a fire. Complaints are owner reports that NHTSA has not verified, and one complaint can name more than one component. More complaints can also mean more cars sold.