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1990 Isuzu TrooperProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 23 owner complaints about the 1990 Isuzu Trooper, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints2310 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem6Engine and engine cooling

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 27, 2007. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1990 Isuzu Trooper has problems

23 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 cooling61
Power train42
Structure31
Electrical system31
Service brakes, hydraulic20
Tires21
Steering11
Vehicle speed control10
Equipment10
4 other systems42

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

2 recalls

1990 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

Cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittings

Recall 90V-166 · Sep 20, 1990 · 12,222 vehicles

Risk. ENGINE OIL COULD LEAK OUT WITH POTENTIAL FOR ENGINESEIZURE AND DAMAGE AND COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Power train: automatic transmission

Recall 90V-167 · Sep 20, 1990 · 17,048 vehicles

Risk. THIS COULD CAUSE SMOKE EMISSION FROM THE MANIFOLD, WHICHCOULD IGNITE RUBBER HOSES AND RESULT IN A FIRE.

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

1990 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
NHTSA crash tests

1990 Isuzu Trooper safety ratings

1990 Isuzu Trooper II 4-DR. 4x4 in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • Stability control: No
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
6 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1990 Isuzu Trooper, and the recalls they led to.

  1. DEFECTIVE HEATER CORESDP92005 · closed Jun 2, 1992
    No recall
  2. ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRESDP92015 · closed Nov 25, 1992
    No recall
  3. REAR DOOR HINGE SEPARATIONEA91033 · closed Jul 28, 1992
    Led to recall 92V-093
  4. HEATER CORE FAILUREEA92018 · closed Apr 2, 1993
    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 engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

MY 1990 ISUZU TROOPER, STANDARD, INTENSIFIES ITS REVS IN IDLE SUDDENLY. SOMETIMES IT GOES UP AND DOWN, UP AND DOWN... AND I CAN SEE HOW THE TEMP GAUGE RISES QUICKLY. MY MOMENTARY SOLUTION IN SUCH CASES IS TO STOP THE CAR AND SHUT OFF THE IGNITION AND WAIT, SOMETIMES THIS LEAVES ME SOME MINUTES…
Complaint 10180877 · Jan 27, 2007

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