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.
1997 Isuzu TrooperProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 13 owner complaints about the 1997 Isuzu Trooper, most often about the power train. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 2, 2010. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1997 Isuzu Trooper has problems
13 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
4Power train
3Service brakes, hydraulic
2Engine and engine cooling
2Fuel system, other
1Air bags1 crash/fire/injury
1Suspension
1Exterior lighting
1Steering
1Structure
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 4 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 3 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel system, other | 2 | 0 |
| Air bags | 1 | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
1997 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
Suspension
Risk. THE BEARING ADJUSTMENT NUT CAN LOOSEN, RESULTING IN TOO MUCH FREE PLAY BETWEEN THE WHEEL AND AXLE.
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
1997 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
1997 Isuzu Trooper safety ratings
1997 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
In owners' words
What Trooper owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
CUTCH FAILURE CAUSING VEHICLE TO BE INOPERABLE STRANDING DRIVER IN TRAFFIC. SECOND CLUTCH FAILURE FOR THIS VEHICLE WITH IN 37,000 MILES OF HIGHWAY DRIVING
WHILE ACCELERATING AWAY FROM A STOP SIGN I DEPRESSED THE CLUTH TO ENGAGE SECOND GEAR. THE CLUTCH PEDAL DROPPED TO THE FLOOR AND I COASTED TO A STOP IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC AND HAD TO PUSH THE VEHICLE OFF THE ROAD OUT OF HARMS WAY. THE FAILURE WAS IN THE
THE THROWOUT BEARING FAILED WHERE IT ATTACHES TO THE PRESSURE PLATE. THE ATTACHMENT POINT IS COMPOSED OF A SERIES OF SPRING STEEL FINGERS THAT ARE HELD TO THE PRESSURE PLATE WITH A SPRING STEEL CLIP. THE SPRING STEEL CLIP SEPARATED FROM THE FINGERS CAUSING THE CLUTCH TO BE INOPERABLE. THE PRESSURE…
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