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Isuzu Trooper

576 federal complaints across 18 model years (1985-2002) · 12 recall campaigns

Complaints by model year

Distinct federal complaints filed against each model year of the Isuzu Trooper, to date. Hover a bar for the count. Older years have had longer to accumulate filings; the rankings below correct for that.

1985
1986
1987
1988
1989
1990
1991
1992
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
Highest totals within an 8-year windowAll other years

Model years compared

Ranked from the same federal record on an equal exposure window. Click any year for its full file.

Highest complaint totals

  1. 1999 Isuzu Trooper - 71 complaints in its first 8 years (81 to date)
  2. 1996 Isuzu Trooper - 48 complaints in its first 8 years (51 to date)
  3. 1995 Isuzu Trooper - 47 complaints in its first 8 years (54 to date)
Ranked on distinct complaints filed within eight years of the model year, so old and new years get the same exposure window. Not adjusted for sales volume; a best-selling year files more complaints at the same failure rate.

Lowest totals among mature years

  1. 2001 Isuzu Trooper - 25 complaints in its first 8 years (29 to date)
  2. 1994 Isuzu Trooper - 31 complaints in its first 8 years (47 to date)
  3. 1998 Isuzu Trooper - 36 complaints in its first 8 years (42 to date)
Same eight-year window, among model years old enough to have completed it and with at least 25 complaints in it. Model years before 1990 are excluded because the federal file begins in 1995. A low total is not proof of reliability.

What owners report, all years combined

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

Every model year

Model yearComplaints to dateWithin 8 yearsRecalls
2002 Isuzu Trooper12100
2001 Isuzu Trooper29251
2000 Isuzu Trooper49432
1999 Isuzu Trooper81710
1998 Isuzu Trooper42361
1997 Isuzu Trooper13122
1996 Isuzu Trooper51482
1995 Isuzu Trooper54471
1994 Isuzu Trooper47312
1993 Isuzu Trooper33222
1992 Isuzu Trooper25222
1991 Isuzu Trooper57432
1990 Isuzu Trooper23162
1989 Isuzu Trooper16120
1988 Isuzu Trooper1781
1987 Isuzu Trooper622
1986 Isuzu Trooper1801
1985 Isuzu Trooper301

Recall campaigns, all years

Every campaign filed against this model, with the model years it covers. Safety-recall remedies are normally provided at no charge. Under US federal law the mandatory free remedy applies when the vehicle was no more than 15 years old at the time the defect was determined; manufacturers often cover older vehicles voluntarily. Canadian rules differ. Confirm eligibility with the manufacturer using the VIN.

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).
00V2530002000Fuel System, GasolineVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4-WHEEL DRIVE AND AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS BUILT WITH TOD (TORQUE-ON-DEMAND).
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.
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.
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...