DecodedCarsIsuzu i-290 Extended Cab
2 model years from 2007 to 2008, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.
- Model years
- 2007–2008
- Class
- Small Pickup Trucks 2WD, Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD
- Latest engines
- 2.9L 4-cyl
- Best MPG
- 20–20 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 0 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2007 (5)
The 2008 i-290 Extended Cab in brief
The 2008 Isuzu i-290 Extended Cab is a small pickup truck offered with a 2.9L 4-cyl engine and rear-wheel drive.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 20 MPG combined (18 city / 24 highway), 6% better than the 2008 small pickup truck average of 18.9 MPG, for an estimated $3,350 a year in fuel.
There are no recalls or owner complaints on file with NHTSA for this model year.
The Isuzu i-290 Extended Cab has 2 model years in our data, from 2007 to 2008, classed as Small Pickup Trucks 2WD, Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD.
Its most efficient year was 2008 at 20 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 20 to 20 MPG.
Owners most often report problems with the electrical system (3), electrical system › ignition › anti-theft › control module (1), structure › body (1).
2008 i-290 Extended Cab pros & cons
Full 2008 details →What's good
- Few owner complaints0 complaints filed with NHTSA versus about 35 for similar models.
- No recalls so far
Watch out for
- No AWD or 4WDTwo-wheel drive only, unusual for a small pickup truck.
Show all 2 model years side by side
Alternatives to the 2008 i-290 Extended Cab
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Toyota Tacoma | 22 MPG | Not rated | 9 |
| 2008 Chevrolet Colorado | 20 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
| 2008 GMC Canyon | 20 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
| 2008 Ford Ranger | 23 MPG | Not rated | 5 |
| 2008 Nissan Frontier | 21 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
| 2008 Mazda B Pickup | 23 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Isuzu. How we calculate this →