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2001 Isuzu TrooperProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 29 owner complaints about the 2001 Isuzu Trooper, most often about the power train. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexOne of the best years51% below the Trooper median · #11 of 16 years by complaints
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints292 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage74kPower train, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 11, 2021. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2001 Isuzu Trooper has problems

29 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 train90
Engine and engine cooling80
Vehicle speed control61
Service brakes, hydraulic61
Fuel system, gasoline30
Electrical system30
Tires20
Engine10
Service brakes, air10
3 other systems30

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

1 recall

2001 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

2001 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
In owners' words

What Trooper owners report

Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

MY SUV, ISUZU TROOPER OF 10YEARS, WAS PARKED IN A LIBRARY PARKING GARAGE AND AFTER IGNITION TURNED ON, I PUT IT IN REVERSE GEAR TO GET OUT OF THE PARKING LOT AND THE CAR RAPIDLY REVERSED AND BEFORE I COULD FIGURE OUT AND REACT, THE CAR SHOT LIKE A ROCKET TOWARDS THE FRONT, WHILE STILL IN REVERSE…
Complaint 10444319 · Jan 18, 2012
WHEN YOU STOP AT STOP SIGN OR LIGHT THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTS INTO NEUTRAL. WHENEVER YOU PUSH ON THE ACCELERATOR IT JERKS AND TAKES OFF. SOMETIMES IT TAKES A FEW MINUTES TO SHIFT IN GEAR. IT IS IN THE SHOP RIGHT NOW. THE MECHANIC SAID IT HAS TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. *TR
Complaint 10227631 · May 13, 2008 · 80,000 miles
2001 ISUZU TROOPER WITH FAULTY TRANSMISSION ACCUMULATOR AND BAD U-JOINT CUSTOMER STATES THAT THEY WANT US TO REVIEW THE SAFETY ISSUES**NAR**CC THE CONSUMER STATED HAVING 3 SEPARATE ISSUES WITH THE VEHICLE THE FIRST BEING A BAD U JOINT, THE SECOND BEING A FAULTY TRANSMISSION ACCUMULATOR AND THE…
Complaint 10200298 · Aug 16, 2007 · 87,300 miles

Own a 2001 Trooper?

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