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1986 Isuzu TrooperProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 18 owner complaints about the 1986 Isuzu Trooper, most often about the seat belts. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints181 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage226kSeat belts, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 25, 2010. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1986 Isuzu Trooper has problems

18 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
Seat belts100
Engine and engine cooling20
Seats20
Visibility21
Latches/locks/linkages10
Structure10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

1986 Isuzu Trooper recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Door: hinge and attachments

Recall 92V-093 · Jul 27, 1992 · 49,300 vehicles

Risk. IN THE "FALSE LATCH" CONDITION, THE REAR DOORS MAY GIVETHE IMPRESSION THAT THE DOOR IS PROPERLY LATCHED WHEN IT IS NOT.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Isuzu.

Best & worst years

1986 vs. every other Trooper year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Trooper median. How we score

'84'85'86'87'88'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
6 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1986 Isuzu Trooper, and the recalls they led to.

  1. DEFECTIVE HEATER CORESDP92005 · closed Jun 2, 1992
    No recall
  2. REAR DOOR HINGE SEPARATIONEA91033 · closed Jul 28, 1992
    Led to recall 92V-093
  3. HEATER CORE FAILUREEA92018 · closed Apr 2, 1993
    No recall
  4. WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILSPE90059 · closed Jun 22, 1990
    No recall
  5. DIESEL ENGINE SURGEPE90087 · closed Oct 12, 1990
    No recall
  6. REAR DOOR HINGE SEPARATIONPE91046 · closed Jul 15, 1991
    No recall
In owners' words

What Trooper owners report

Recent seat belts complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1986 ISUZU TROOPER. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WHEN THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OCCUPANT ATTEMPTED TO ENGAGE THE SEAT BELT MECHANISM. UNEXPECTEDLY, THE FLOOR BOARD CABLE WHICH IS ATTACHED TO THE SEAT BELT CONNECTOR DISENGAGED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED AT THIS…
Complaint 10322133 · Mar 25, 2010 · 226,000 miles

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