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Isuzu Trooper

713 federal complaints across 18 model years (1985-2002) ยท 12 recall campaigns

Complaints by model year

Federal complaints filed against each model year of the Isuzu Trooper. Hover a bar for the count.

1985
1986
1987
1988
1989
1990
1991
1992
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
Three most-complained-about yearsAll other years

Which years to avoid

Ranked from the same federal record. Click any year for its full file.

Years to look at twice

  1. 1999 Isuzu Trooper - 105 complaints
  2. 1991 Isuzu Trooper - 71 complaints
  3. 1996 Isuzu Trooper - 66 complaints
Highest raw complaint counts. Counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Quieter years

  1. 1994 Isuzu Trooper - 58 complaints
  2. 2000 Isuzu Trooper - 61 complaints
  3. 1995 Isuzu Trooper - 65 complaints
Fewest complaints among years with a meaningful record; the two newest model years are excluded because they have had little time to accumulate filings.

What fails, all years combined

Engine & cooling
199
Power train
80
Speed control
45
Electrical system
44
Tires
43
Suspension
42

Every model year

Model yearComplaintsRecalls
2002 Isuzu Trooper120
2001 Isuzu Trooper421
2000 Isuzu Trooper612
1999 Isuzu Trooper1050
1998 Isuzu Trooper481
1997 Isuzu Trooper182
1996 Isuzu Trooper662
1995 Isuzu Trooper651
1994 Isuzu Trooper582
1993 Isuzu Trooper412
1992 Isuzu Trooper272
1991 Isuzu Trooper712
1990 Isuzu Trooper302
1989 Isuzu Trooper170
1988 Isuzu Trooper201
1987 Isuzu Trooper92
1986 Isuzu Trooper181
1985 Isuzu Trooper51

Recall campaigns, all years

Every campaign filed against this model, with the model years it covers. Recall repairs are free at the dealer.

CampaignYearsComponentSummary
04V1990001992-1995Vehicle Speed ControlON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE ACCELERATOR CABLE CAN STICK SO THAT THE ENGINE SPEED WILL NOT IMMEDIATELY DECREASE UPON RELEASE OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL.
00V3760002000-2001Engine And Engine CoolingVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4-WHEEL DRIVE AND AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS BUILT WITH TOD (TORQUE-ON-DEMAND). IN CERTAIN HIGH SPEED, FRONTAL CRASHES, MOVEM
00V2530002000Fuel System, GasolineVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4-WHEEL DRIVE AND AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS BUILT WITH TOD (TORQUE-ON-DEMAND). IN CERTAIN HIGH SPEED FRONTAL CRASHES, AN INT
98V1800001998Power TrainVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE TRANSFER GEARBOX FLANGE NUTS WERE NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED, CAUSING THE NUTS TO LOOSEN.
97V0920011996-1997Service Brakes, HydraulicTHE LEFT FRONT BRAKE LINES WERE INSTALLED IMPROPERLY AT THE ASSEMBLY LINE RESULTING IN INSUFFICIENT CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE BRAKE LINE AND AN UPPER CONTROL ARM OF THE SUSPENSION.
97V0350011997SuspensionTHESE VEHICLES WERE MANUFACTURED WITHOUT A LOCK WASHER AND/OR SCREWS IN THE FRONT HUB.
96V2480011996Seat BeltsCERTAIN VEHICLES WERE MANUFACTURED WITH AN INCORRECT REAR CENTER SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY BUCKLE. THE MISBUILD INVOLVED FITTING A BUCKLE FOR ANOTHER MARKET WITH THE CORRECT U.S. SPECIFIC
94V1320001992-1994Engine And Engine CoolingCONSTANT EXPANSION AND CONTRACTION OF THE CYLINDER HEAD CAUSES THE CAMSHAFT SEAL END PLUG CAN BECOME DISLODGED FROM THE CYLINDER HEAD. THIS ALLOWS OIL TO LEAK FROM THE CAMSHAFT.
92V0930001984-1987StructureTRUCKS USED IN THE SALT-BELT STATES CAN HAVE ACCUMULATED CORROSION IN THE HINGES OF THE REAR DOORS. IF THE VEHICLES ALSO HAVE MISALIGNED DOOR LATCHES AND STRIKERS, IT IS POSSIBLE T
90V1670001990-1991Power TrainPUTTING IN MORE TRANSMISSION OIL THAN SPECIFIED CAN CAUSE OIL TO BLEED THROUGH AIR GROOVE ON TO THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD IF OIL TEMPERATURE RISES.
90V1660001990-1991Engine And Engine CoolingIMPROPERLY INSTALLED HOSE ON THE OIL COOLER COULD COME IN CONTACT WITH THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND COULD MELT.
89V0010001987-1988VisibilityDUE TO INSUFFICIENT CLEARANCE BETWEEN A BOLT THAT FIXES THE HEATER TO THE VEHICLE BODY AND A FUEL DELIVERY PIPE AND BETWEEN A REAR HEATER HOSE CLIP, USE UNDER SERVERE CONDITIONS CO