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1987 Isuzu TrooperProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 6 owner complaints about the 1987 Isuzu Trooper, most often about the power train. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints60 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem2Power train

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 27, 1997. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1987 Isuzu Trooper has problems

6 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
Power train20
Fuel system, gasoline10
Seat belts10
Seats10
Structure10
Suspension10
Engine and engine cooling10
Wheels10

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

2 recalls

1987 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

1987 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 1987 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

Own a 1987 Trooper?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.