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Isuzu TrooperYears to avoid, problems & recalls

Based on 576 NHTSA owner complaints across 19 model years, no Isuzu Trooper year stands out as one to avoid, and the strongest years are 1992, 1993, 1998 and 2001. The Trooper has 12 safety recalls on record.

Years to avoidNoneUse caution: 1991, 1995, 1999Best years'92 '93 '98 '01Fewest complaints for their ageOwner complaints576Top: Engine and engine coolingSafety recalls121984–2002 model years

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports. Updated daily. How we score years.

Best & worst years

Isuzu Trooper years to avoid

Complaints by model year, colored by the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Trooper median. Tap a year for its full report.

'84'85'86'87'88'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
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2002Not rated–/10012 complaints · 0 recalls2001Best67/10029 complaints · 1 recall2000Solid50/10049 complaints · 2 recalls1999Caution41/10081 complaints · 0 recalls1998Solid56/10042 complaints · 1 recall1997Not rated–/10013 complaints · 2 recalls1996Solid50/10051 complaints · 2 recalls1995Caution39/10054 complaints · 1 recall1994Solid49/10047 complaints · 2 recalls1993Solid57/10033 complaints · 2 recalls1992Solid64/10025 complaints · 2 recalls1991Caution40/10057 complaints · 2 recalls1990Not rated–/10023 complaints · 2 recalls1989Not rated–/10016 complaints · 0 recalls1988Not rated–/10017 complaints · 1 recall1987Not rated–/1006 complaints · 2 recalls1986Not rated–/10018 complaints · 1 recall1985Not rated–/1003 complaints · 1 recall1984Not rated–/1000 complaints · 1 recall
Complaints by system

Most common Isuzu Trooper problems

All model years combined: 576 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Engine and engine cooling18417
Power train7511
Vehicle speed control444
Suspension4218
Electrical system4110
Tires405
Structure335
Service brakes, hydraulic334
Fuel system, gasoline309
17 other systems15132
12 recalls

Isuzu Trooper recalls

Newest first. The ring shows the share of affected vehicles repaired, from the manufacturer's latest report to NHTSA.

–Vehicle speed control: cables04V-199 · 1992–1995 · Apr 22, 2004 · 72,905 vehicles–Engine: gasoline00V-376 · 2000–2001 · Nov 14, 2000 · 18,462 vehicles–Fuel system, gasoline: delivery00V-253 · 2000 · Sep 7, 2000 · 13,275 vehicles–Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)98V-180 · 1998 · Aug 3, 1998 · 3,062 vehicles–Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings97V-092 · 1996–1997 · Jun 3, 1997 · 6,667 vehicles–Suspension97V-035 · 1997 · Mar 11, 1997 · 270 vehicles–Seat belts: rear/other96V-248 · 1996 · Dec 12, 1996 · 2,345 vehicles–Engine and engine cooling: engine94V-132 · 1992–1994 · Jul 19, 1994 · 122,297 vehicles–Door: hinge and attachments92V-093 · 1984–1987 · Jul 27, 1992 · 49,300 vehicles–Cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittings90V-166 · 1990–1991 · Sep 20, 1990 · 12,222 vehicles–Power train: automatic transmission90V-167 · 1990–1991 · Sep 20, 1990 · 17,048 vehicles–Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system89V-001 · 1987–1988 · Dec 4, 1989 · 463 vehicles
8 investigations

NHTSA investigations of the Trooper

  1. RISK OF ROLLOVERDP96011 · 1995–1996 · still open
    Open
  2. ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRESDP92015 · 1990–1992 · closed Nov 25, 1992
    No recall
  3. HEATER CORE FAILUREEA92018 · 1984–1991 · closed Apr 2, 1993
    No recall
  4. DEFECTIVE HEATER CORESDP92005 · 1984–1991 · closed Jun 2, 1992
    No recall
  5. REAR DOOR HINGE SEPARATIONEA91033 · 1984–1991 · closed Jul 28, 1992
    Led to recall 92V-093
  6. REAR DOOR HINGE SEPARATIONPE91046 · 1984–1991 · closed Jul 15, 1991
    No recall
  7. DIESEL ENGINE SURGEPE90087 · 1986–1990 · closed Oct 12, 1990
    No recall
  8. WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILSPE90059 · 1985–1987 · closed Jun 22, 1990
    No recall