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1988 Isuzu TrooperProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 17 owner complaints about the 1988 Isuzu Trooper, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints175 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem4Engine and engine cooling

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 17, 2002. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1988 Isuzu Trooper has problems

17 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 cooling40
Wheels40
Fuel system, gasoline21
Seat belts10
Seats11
Service brakes, hydraulic10
Structure10
Suspension11
Tires10
2 other systems21

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

1 recall

1988 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.

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

1988 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

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  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
5 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1988 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. DIESEL ENGINE SURGEPE90087 · closed Oct 12, 1990
    No recall
  5. REAR DOOR HINGE SEPARATIONPE91046 · closed Jul 15, 1991
    No recall
In owners' words

What Trooper owners report

Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

THE ENGINE(CYLINDER HEAD) BROKE, REFUSED TO DO THE CHECK UP ON THE CAR BEFORE THE GUARANTEE EXPIRED. PLEASE HELP ME THIS DEALER IS DOING INJUSTICE TO PEOPLE LIKE ME. THANKS. *AK
Complaint 721303 · Apr 11, 2000

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