no report yet
Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk. THE LINE CAN BE DAMAGED DURING VEHICLE OPERATION AND CAN RESULT IN BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE, REDUCED BRAKE EFFECTIVENESS, AND INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES.
1996 Isuzu TrooperProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 51 owner complaints about the 1996 Isuzu Trooper, most often about the suspension. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 3, 2017. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1996 Isuzu Trooper has problems
51 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
13Suspension2 crash/fire/injury
8Engine and engine cooling
7Power train
6Structure1 crash/fire/injury
5Tires
4Vehicle speed control
3Equipment
3Air bags
2Service brakes, hydraulic
117 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 13 | 2 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 8 | 0 |
| Power train | 7 | 0 |
| Structure | 6 | 1 |
| Tires | 5 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 4 | 0 |
| Equipment | 3 | 0 |
| Air bags | 3 | 2 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 2 | 0 |
| 7 other systems | 11 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
1996 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
Seat belts: rear/other
Risk. SUCH INSTALLATION RESULTS IN A REAR CENTER SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY IN WHICH THE BELT TONGUE CANNOT BE INSERTED INTO THE BUCKLE AND A CONSQUENT INABILITY OF THE…
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
1996 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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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
1996 Isuzu Trooper safety ratings
1996 Isuzu Trooper 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
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 1996 Isuzu Trooper, and the recalls they led to.
- RISK OF ROLLOVEROpen
In owners' words
What Trooper owners report
Recent suspension complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
IT IS A STRONG VEHICLE GOOD PERFORMANCE BUT THE FRAME DOES NOT SUPPORT ENOUGH PROBLEMS WITH THE STABILITY OF THE VEHICLE ON THE ROADS OR IN EMERGENCY MANEUVERS ALONG THE WAY. DUE TO CORROSION AND RUPTURE IN THE CHASSIS SPECIFICALLY IN THE CONNECTIONS WITH THE FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION CONTROL ARMS.…
OWNER COMPLAINING TRUCK HAS HANDLING PROBLEMS. THE FRONT VEHICLE HEIGHT NEEDED TO BE REDUCED. TORSION BAR ADJUSTED TO ELIMINATE THE TOP-HEAVY, TIPPY FEELING. ALSO, IT HAS A LOOSE STEERING BOX; EXCESSIVE PLAY BETWEEN THE INPUT AND OUTPUT SHAFTS; CAUSING PRONOUNCED ROAD DRIFT WHEN IT IS WINDY AND…
VEHICLE HAS A HIGH TENDENCY TO ROLL OVER. A QUICK RIGHT WAS MADE TO AVOID GOING OFF THE ROAD, THIS ACTION CAUSED THE TWO WHEELS ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE TO LOSE CONTACT WITH THE PAVEMENT.
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