Isuzu Trooper problems
The Isuzu Trooper is a full-size SUV that was produced by the Japanese automaker Isuzu between September 1981 and September 2002. In the domestic Japanese market it was sold as the Isuzu Bighorn, the car was exported internationally mainly as a Trooper but it also received several other nameplates including Acura SLX, Chevrolet Trooper, Subaru Bighorn, SsangYong Korando Family, Honda Horizon, Opel Monterey, Vauxhall Monterey, Holden Jackaroo, and Holden Monterey.
In total, there were two generations of this vehicle: the first, produced between 1981 and 1991; and the second (UBS) produced between 1991 and 2002, with a substantial refresh in 1998.
The Trooper began as a rather basic and somewhat underpowered on- and off-road vehicle, offered only with four-cylinder motor, four-speed manual transmission, and part-time four-wheel drive. The first generation evolved to add both amenities and luxuries, including optional air-conditioning, power windows, and a more powerful V6 engine. The second generation was even more refined and available in two-wheel drive as well as four-wheel drive.
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Isuzu Trooper model years
Common Isuzu Trooper problems
The Isuzu Trooper, a popular 4x4 vehicle, has been known to have several common problems that owners have reported. Here are some of the most frequently mentioned issues:
- Engine Oil Light Illuminated: If the engine oil warning light is lit after filling up the oil levels, it's likely that there's a leak in the differential. This issue tends to happen around the 55,000-mile point, and the differential will need to be replaced.
- Excessive Fuel Use: When the car uses significantly more fuel than usual and often has starting problems, it's likely that the fuel pump is either on the way out or already broken. Replacement of the fuel pump is necessary to resolve this issue.
- Rough Idling: Rough idling on the Trooper is usually the result of a damaged intake manifold gasket. This issue can be resolved by replacing the gasket, which is relatively straightforward.
- Ticking From Valve Train: A ticking sound coming from the engine valve train area is likely due to varnish build-up in the hydraulic lash adjusters. Using a higher quality oil can help resolve this problem.
- Oil Leak: A faulty front crankshaft oil seal is the most likely cause of oil leaks in the Trooper. A revised design is available from Breakeryard to remedy this issue.
- Rattling From Front of the Car: This issue is caused by the timing chain tensioners wearing out faster than in other cars. Replacement of the tensioner can resolve this problem.
- Power Loss: Power loss in the Trooper is most likely due to a faulty catalytic converter. Replacement of the catalytic converter is necessary to resolve this issue.
- 4WD Indicator: If the 4WD indicator stays on even when in 2WD, it's likely that there's a fault in the vacuum hoses, solenoids, or engine valves. Replacement of the faulty part is necessary to resolve this issue.
- Differential Leaking: Oil weeping or leaking out from between the two rear wheels where the axle meets the prop shaft is caused by the differential leaking. Replacement of the differential is necessary to resolve this issue.
- Fuel pump failure: Starting problems and higher than usual fuel consumption can be signs of a failing fuel pump. Replacement of the fuel pump is necessary to resolve this issue.
While these issues are common, the Isuzu Trooper has above-average reliability levels, according to Warranty Direct figures. However, when things do go wrong, the fuel system, engine, and brakes are the most likely culprits.
Why did Isuzu stop making the Trooper?
Eventually, middling popularity and Isuzu's burgeoning partnership with General Motors led to the Trooper's demise in 2002, replaced by the smaller and stranger Isuzu Axiom, and eventually the Ascender.
What problems did the 2004 Isuzu Trooper have?
Top Isuzu Trooper Problems
- Check Transmission Light With Code 37. ...
- Valve Train Noise Due to Varnish Build up. ...
- Excessive Engine Oil Consumption. ...
- Fuel level sensor failure. ...
- Rough idle due to leading intake manifold gasket. ...
- Engine Oil Leak From Front Crankshaft Seal. ...
- Engine oil leak due to missing camshaft plug.
What car is the same as the Isuzu Trooper?
The Acura SLX was a lightly upgraded and rebadged Isuzu Trooper sold by the Acura division of Honda from 1995 to 1999, as 1996 to 1999 year models.
How long do Isuzu rodeos last?
With regular maintenance, you can put 100,000 miles on your Rodeo with little to no problems. On RepairPal, the Rodeo's most commonly replaced parts are battery cables, heater cores, throttle position sensors, parking brake components, and windshield washer fluid.
Percentage distribution of complaints by Isuzu Trooper years
We have researched Isuzu problems and analysed all the complaints filed against Isuzu Trooper cars and compiled the top 5 most problematic Isuzu Trooper model years:
Below you can see the percentage distribution of known problems by Isuzu Trooper model years.
Distribution of the number of complaints by Isuzu Trooper years
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Isuzu Trooper car problems categorized by type of issue
After analysing all complaints related to Isuzu Trooper , it was concluded that the most common issues with these cars are:
- Engine and engine cooling problems
- Power train problems
- Vehicle speed control problems
- Tires problems
- Suspension problems
The graph below shows statistics for all Isuzu Trooper vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Distribution of the number of complaints where the accident occurred by Trooper model years
A total of 62 complaints were registered in which the accident occurred. In the graph you can see the distribution of the number of complaints by model year.
Distribution of the number of complaints with fire by Trooper model years
There were a total of 37 complaints that resulted in a fire. In the graph you can see the distribution of the number of complaints by model year.
Distribution of the number of complaints with injuries by Trooper model years
There were a total of 69 complaints that resulted in a injuries. In the graph you can see the distribution of the number of complaints by model year.
Distribution of the number of complaints with deaths by Trooper model years
There were a total of 4 complaints that resulted in a death. In the graph you can see the distribution of the number of complaints by model year.
The NHTSA has received 626 complaints about various vehicle components related to the Isuzu Trooper . Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for Isuzu Trooper vehicles.
Latest 25 complaints
Isuzu Trooper 1994
- Date Of Incident: 2023-06-22
- Date Complaint: 2023-07-10
- VIN: JACDH58WXR7
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: Rear main seal is leaking oil massively.
Isuzu Trooper 2001
- Date Of Incident: 2021-05-27
- Date Complaint: 2021-06-11
- VIN: jacdj58x017
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR,FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER,ENGINE
- Summary: The contact owns a 2001 Isuzu Trooper. The contact stated while entering and starting the vehicle, he noticed an extreme heat in the interior of the vehicle coming from the engine. The contact proceeded to shift the gear into drive however, while his foot was still on the brake pedal the vehicle independently accelerated. The contact had to pulled up the parking brake to stop the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure recurred several times afterwards. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the failure as a bypass for the fuel line and brake line failure that needed to be replaced however, the mechanic was unable to determine the cause for the heat entering the vehicle from the engine. The mechanic was able repair the vehicle however, the contact was concerned that the heat coming from the engine would eventually destroy the engine and the vehicle would need to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 101,000.
Isuzu Trooper 1993
- Date Of Incident: 1994-02-22
- Date Complaint: 2021-06-08
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: The contact owned a 1993 Isuzu Trooper. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH the driver lost control of the vehicle and crashed. During the crash the vehicle experienced a rollover and the frontend was severely damaged but the airbags did not deploy. A police report was taken at the scene and the vehicle was towed away. The vehicle was destroyed and the driver sustained severe head injuries and a fractured spine. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was contacted. The local dealer was not notified. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 3,000.
Isuzu Trooper 1999
- Date Of Incident: 2018-06-01
- Date Complaint: 2019-05-10
- VIN: JACDJ58X8X7
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: 75000 MILES. BURNS A QUART OF OIL EVERY FEW HUNDRED MILES. NO OIL LIGHT COMES UP. I RAN IT ALMOST OUT OF OIL IN 06/2018
Isuzu Trooper 1998
- Date Of Incident: 2002-03-15
- Date Complaint: 2019-03-19
- VIN: JACDJ58X1W7
- Components: POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 ISUZU TROOPER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY ACCELERATED WHEN SHIFTING FROM PARK INTO ANY OTHER GEAR WITHOUT WARNING. ALSO, THE RPMS INCREASED AND THE CONTACT HAD TO APPLY FORCE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL TO STOP THE VEHICLE. AN UNKNOWN DEALER THAT WAS NO LONGER IN BUSINESS WAS CONTACTED. THE DEALER RETAINED THE VEHICLE FOR MORE THAN TWO WEEKS, BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS ALSO TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000.
Isuzu Trooper 2000
- Date Of Incident: 2017-06-26
- Date Complaint: 2017-06-29
- VIN: JACDJ58X4Y7
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,WHEELS,ENGINE
- Summary: PERFORATION WHICH HAS CAUSED BACK BRACKET UNDERNEATH TO DETACH. BOLT IS IN PLACE. ENGINE LIGHT ON WBICH IS CSUSED BY THE ENGINE AN ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM. I HAVE PRINT OUT FROM ORIELLYS WHICH HAS MESSED UP THE TRANSMISSION ONCE AGAIN. PAPERS ON NEW TRANSMISSION PLACED. TRANSMISSION LIGHT ON. SMELL OF GAS IN ENGINE WHICH IS CAUSED BY THE FUEL SYSTEM. NOTE THIS VEHICLE WOULD NOT PASS EPAAN OR I/M TEST. I DO NOT KNOW HOW THAT MAKE AN MODEL ARE STILL BEING SOLD. VERY DANGEROUS. I AM 31 YEARS OLD I DO NOT WANT TO DIE OF DEFECTS. CANNOT DRIVE ON HIGHWAY, ALSO CAN'T GET IT LEVAL BECAUSE IT WILL NOT PASS EXPECTION.
Isuzu Trooper 1996
- Date Of Incident: 2016-09-30
- Date Complaint: 2017-06-03
- VIN: JACDJ58V2T7
- Components: STEERING,SUSPENSION,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: 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. (POOR QUALITY STEEL) ANOTHER POINT IS A SMELL OF FUEL AND SPILLAGE, BY THE FUEL TANK. (FIRE RISK) ALL THESE CONDITIONS RESULT IN RISK MANAGEMENT, LOOSE VEHICLE CONTROL AND ROLLOVER POSSIBILITY.
Isuzu Trooper 1994
- Date Of Incident: 1995-02-22
- Date Complaint: 2017-03-21
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: TOTALED.
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: 22 YEARS AGO, ON FEB. 22, 1995 I WAS DRIVING DOWN SILVERADO CANYON RD., WHICH IS A VERY CURVY 2 LANE ROAD. AFTER A CURVE I SAW 2 CARS DRIVING TOWARDS ME, ONE PASSING THE OTHER, COMING TOWARDS ME IN MY LANE. I DID THE ONLY THING I COULD AND MOVED ~5-7 FEET TOWARDS THE RIGHT AND FLIPPED OVER IN A COUNTER-CLOCKWISE DIRECTION. MY TRUCK DID NOT HAVE TAKATA AIRBAGS (SO THEY TOLD ME) BUT MY AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. WHEN I TOLD THIS TO THE ISUZU SPOKESPERSON (2-3 YRS LATER) HE TOLD ME THAT NO CAR'S AIRBAGS DEPLOY IN ROLLOVERS BECAUSE THEY ARE NOT PROGRAMMED TO DO SO. WHEN I ASKED WHY HE SAID THAT IN STUDIES THAT WERE DONE THERE WASN'T ANY INCREASE IN SURVIVAL IN ROLLOVERS EITHER WITH OR WITHOUT DEPLOYMENT OF AIRBAGS. CAN YOU IMAGINE HOW I FELT. WHAT ABOUT THE PEOPLE WHO DO SURVIVE? WHAT ABOUT ME AND EVERYONE ELSE IN A LEFT HANDED (COUNTERCLOCKWISE) ROLL. I KNOW BECAUSE I WAS IN A CLOCKWISE ROLL TOO AND MY HEAD STAYED STRAIGHT UP AND I SURVIVED BETTER. IN A LEFT ROLL THE DRIVER'S HEAD HITS THE WINDOW AND THEY OFTEN DON'T SURVIVE. IF THEY DO THEY WILL HAVE A SEVERE TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY AND ARE USUALLY DISABLED FOR THE REST OF THEIR LIVES. I WAS IN A COMA FOR TWO WEEKS AND SPENT TWO YEARS IN NEUROREHABILITATION. I WISH I WAS ABLE TO WRITE THIS TO YOU MUCH SOONER BUT PLEASE WHEN THE NEW AIRBAGS COME IN, MAKE SURE THEY DEPLOY IN ROLLOVERS TOO. I HOPE THIS LETTER MAKES UP FOR THE PEOPLE WHO DIED IN ROLLOVERS IN THE PAST TWENTY YEARS. YOU SEE I'M A MEDICAL DOCTOR WHO HOPES TO SEE SOME GOOD COME OUT OF MY SURVIVING THAT TERRIBLE CAR ACCIDENT. EVEN MY INSURANCE, STATE FARM SAID I WAS IN A SINGLE CAR ACCIDENT WHEN I SAW WHITE AND RED PAINT ON THE LEFT SIDE OF MY GREEN ISUZU TROOPER. I WISH I COULD HAVE WRITTEN THIS SOONER BUT I HAVE MANY LONG TERM MALADIES THAT CAUSED ME TO KEEP FORGETTING. MAYBE GOD REMINDED ME TO WRITE WHEN THE TAKATA RECALL WAS GOING ON. THEY'RE IN MILLIONS OF CAR
Isuzu Trooper 2002
- Date Of Incident: 2012-06-12
- Date Complaint: 2016-12-01
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 ISUZU TROOPER EQUIPPED WITH BF GOODRICH MUD TERRAIN T/A KM2 TIRES, SIZE: LT265/75R16. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 55-65 MPH, THREE OF THE TIRES EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION. THERE WERE MOMENTARY VIBRATIONS JUST BEFORE THE FAILURES. THE FAILURES OCCURRED ON THREE OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A TIRE DEALER WHERE THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE AND REAR DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE TIRES WERE DEEMED DEFECTIVE. THE TIRES WERE REPLACED. THE DEFECTIVE TIRES WERE REPLACEMENT TIRES WITH ONLY 12,000 MILES ON THEM PRIOR TO THE FAILURES. THE VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 49,000 AND THE TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 12,000. THE VIN AND DOT NUMBER WERE NOT AVAILABLE. *TR
Isuzu Trooper 1999
- Date Of Incident: 2016-05-10
- Date Complaint: 2016-10-03
- VIN: JACDJ58X9X7
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE IT BEGAN TO SURGE AS IF IT WAS STUCK IN HIGH GEAR. THE GAS PEDDLE SEEMED TO BE STUCK AND THE VEHICLE STARTED TO GO FASTER AND FASTER. I APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THE TIRES SCREECHED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STILL IN MOTION FORWARD. I SHUT OFF THE ENGINE AND APPLIED THE BRAKES TO STOP THE AUTO.
Isuzu Trooper 1999
- Date Of Incident: 2016-03-21
- Date Complaint: 2016-03-21
- VIN: JACDJ58X8X7
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: LAST 3 WEEKS - INITIALLY SEEMED LIKE POWER LOSS/SURGE, THEN HEARD UNUSUAL SOUND COMING FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT 1 WEEK AGO, ENGINE STARTED TO DIE WHILE OPERATING ON CITY/RESIDENTIAL STREETS WHENEVER NOT PUSHING GAS (SLOWING TO TURN OR STOP) FRIDAY, WOULD NOT EVEN HOLD IDLE TO START, PUSHED GAS AND HELD RPM'S AT 1 - 1.5 FOR A WHILE AND FINALLY STARTED. TODAY, INITIALLY WOULD NOT START. NEXT TIME STARTED RPM'S AT OVER 2, DROPPED WHEN SHIFTED TO REVERSE, WHEN SHIFTED TO DRIVE VEHICLE ACCELERATED WITHOUT USE OF GAS PEDAL UP TO STEADY 35 MPH ON CITY STREET. AFTER 1 MILE, AT NEXT INTERSECTION STARTED MAKING THAT STRANGE NOISE IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT (LIKE AIR OR FLUID UNDER PRESSURE IE AIR COMPRESSOR/HIGH PRESSURE WATER SOUND) WHILE PRESSING BRAKE SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL RPM'S REVVED TO 2.5, IN DRIVE AND REVERSE DROPPED TO 1.5, IN PARK REVVED TO 2.5, AFTER TURN AUTOMOBILE ACCELERATED TO STEADY 40 MPH ON CITY STREET WITHOUT GAS BEING PUSHED AT NEXT STOP (1 MILE) RETURNED TO NORMAL IDLE AND OPERATION. HAS PROBLEM BOTH WHEN COLD AND HOT WEATHER AND COLD OR HOT START. IT HAS NOT PRODUCED A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT OR ANY CODES
Isuzu Trooper 1999
- Date Of Incident: 2016-02-13
- Date Complaint: 2016-02-13
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING IN TRAFFIC THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECAME HARD TO PRESS THEN ENGAGED AND UNABLE TO CONTROL SPEED]. ALL THE WHILE FRANTICLY APPLYING THE BRAKE AN TRYING TO RELEASE THE ACCELERATOR, I HAD TO FORCE THE VEHICLE INTO GEAR [PARK] WHERE THE VEHICLE THEN REVVED INTO THE RED ZONE BEFORE CUTTING OFF. I THEN TRIED RESTARTING THE VEHICLE UP AND AGAIN THE ACCELERATOR REMAINED ENGAGED [STUCK] AND WOULD NOT RELEASE.
Isuzu Trooper 1999
- Date Of Incident: 2016-02-13
- Date Complaint: 2016-02-13
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING IN TRAFFIC THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECAME HARD TO PRESS THEN ENGAGED AND UNABLE TO CONTROL SPEED. ALL THE WHILE FRANTICLY APPLYING THE BRAKE TRYING TO RELEASE THE ACCELERATOR, I HAD TO FORCE THE VEHICLE INTO GEAR [PARK] WHERE THE VEHICLE THEN REVVED INTO THE RED ZONE BEFORE PUTTING OFF. I THEN TRIED RESTARTING THE VEHICLE UP AND AGAIN THE ACCELERATOR REMAINED ENGAGED [STUCK] AND WOULD NOT RELEASE.
Isuzu Trooper 2000
- Date Of Incident: 2014-07-08
- Date Complaint: 2015-05-19
- VIN: JACDJ58X8Y7
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 ISUZU TROOPER. WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED BY THE OWNER AS A CERTIFIED MECHANIC. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 152,000.
Isuzu Trooper 1991
- Date Of Incident: 2014-09-15
- Date Complaint: 2015-02-12
- VIN: LESCH58E3M6
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 ISUZU TROOPER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ACCELERATOR CABLE WAS STUCK WHICH CAUSED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL NOT TO RELEASE. THE FAILURE WAS PROGRESSING MORE FREQUENTLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE SPEED WOULD NOT IMMEDIATELY DECREASE UPON THE RELEASE OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER TO ADJUST THE PEDAL; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 04V199000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 135,000. UPDATED 5/29/15*CN
Latest 5 recalls Isuzu Trooper
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 30 recalls for different components of the Isuzu Trooper.You can explore the year of the Volkswagen Jetta you are interested in by selecting it from the list.
- Model: Isuzu Trooper 1995
- Report Received Date: 2004-04-22
- Manufacturer: ISUZU MOTORS LIMITED
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
- Summary: ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE ACCELERATOR CABLE CAN STICK SO THAT THE ENGINE SPEED WILL NOT IMMEDIATELY DECREASE UPON RELEASE OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL.
- Consequence: THIS CAN CAUSE THE ACCELERATOR THROTTLE CABLE TO DELAY RPM AND VEHICLE SPEED REDUCTION FOR SEVERAL SECONDS AFTER THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS RELEASED, WHICH IN TURN, CAN LEAD TO A CRASH.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE THROTTLE CABLE RUBBER BOOT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON MAY 24, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT ISUZU AT 1-800-255-6727.
- Model: Isuzu Trooper 1992
- Report Received Date: 2004-04-22
- Manufacturer: ISUZU MOTORS LIMITED
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
- Summary: ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE ACCELERATOR CABLE CAN STICK SO THAT THE ENGINE SPEED WILL NOT IMMEDIATELY DECREASE UPON RELEASE OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL.
- Consequence: THIS CAN CAUSE THE ACCELERATOR THROTTLE CABLE TO DELAY RPM AND VEHICLE SPEED REDUCTION FOR SEVERAL SECONDS AFTER THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS RELEASED, WHICH IN TURN, CAN LEAD TO A CRASH.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE THROTTLE CABLE RUBBER BOOT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON MAY 24, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT ISUZU AT 1-800-255-6727.
- Model: Isuzu Trooper 1993
- Report Received Date: 2004-04-22
- Manufacturer: ISUZU MOTORS LIMITED
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
- Summary: ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE ACCELERATOR CABLE CAN STICK SO THAT THE ENGINE SPEED WILL NOT IMMEDIATELY DECREASE UPON RELEASE OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL.
- Consequence: THIS CAN CAUSE THE ACCELERATOR THROTTLE CABLE TO DELAY RPM AND VEHICLE SPEED REDUCTION FOR SEVERAL SECONDS AFTER THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS RELEASED, WHICH IN TURN, CAN LEAD TO A CRASH.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE THROTTLE CABLE RUBBER BOOT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON MAY 24, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT ISUZU AT 1-800-255-6727.
- Model: Isuzu Trooper 1994
- Report Received Date: 2004-04-22
- Manufacturer: ISUZU MOTORS LIMITED
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
- Summary: ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE ACCELERATOR CABLE CAN STICK SO THAT THE ENGINE SPEED WILL NOT IMMEDIATELY DECREASE UPON RELEASE OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL.
- Consequence: THIS CAN CAUSE THE ACCELERATOR THROTTLE CABLE TO DELAY RPM AND VEHICLE SPEED REDUCTION FOR SEVERAL SECONDS AFTER THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS RELEASED, WHICH IN TURN, CAN LEAD TO A CRASH.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE THROTTLE CABLE RUBBER BOOT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON MAY 24, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT ISUZU AT 1-800-255-6727.
- Model: Isuzu Trooper 2001
- Report Received Date: 2000-11-14
- Manufacturer: ISUZU MOTORS LIMITED
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
- Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4-WHEEL DRIVE AND AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS BUILT WITH TOD (TORQUE-ON-DEMAND). IN CERTAIN HIGH SPEED, FRONTAL CRASHES, MOVEMENT OF ENGINE COMPARTMENT COMPONENTS CAN CAUSE THE POTENTIAL FOR FUEL LEAKAGE.
- Consequence: FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW, REINFORCED FUEL HOSE ASSEMBLY. NOTE: THE FUEL LEAKAGE ISSUE IN THIS RECALL CAMPAIGN IS NOT THE SAME AS THE ONE ADDRESSED IN THEIR PREVIOUS CAMPAIGN 00V-253.
Latest negative Isuzu Trooper car reviews
Latest positive Isuzu Trooper car reviews
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Vehicle year: 2001
Impeccable build quality; Perfectly sized - I'm 6'3
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Vehicle year: 1999
Troopers are great! Shocks can be soft, but many owners replace them with Rancho 5000 or 9000 for a great improvement. Don't believe everything you read - Consumer Reports' roll-over test was unrealistic and simply not true. While the resale value may be low, you can expect to get 200K miles from this vehicle with no major problems.
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Vehicle year: 2002
This is my second Trooper and overall I'm happy with it. The only issue I've had is with the 3.5L V6 engine and its mysterious oil usage. However, I'm not too worried about it since the 10 year, 120K mile warranty will take care of any necessary repairs.
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Vehicle year: 1998
I really enjoy driving this vehicle! It's super comfortable and spacious, with lots of room in the back for pretty much anything. It's also really fun to drive and has great pickup. Although it's not the most fuel-efficient car out there, it's great in snowy or muddy conditions. The only issue I've had is a strange problem with the front tires when backing out of parking spaces, and no one seems to know why it's happening. Also, the sound system could be better. But overall, it's a great car and you can get a real bargain on it. So if you can afford the gas, I highly recommend this vehicle!
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Vehicle year: 1996
You're going to love this vehicle! It's been the most reliable one I've ever owned. Don't worry about what Consumer Reports says about it being unacceptable due to a tendency to roll. In my experience, this vehicle performs exceptionally well under all weather driving conditions, even during the harsh winters we have here in New England.
Are you having problems with your Isuzu Trooper?
Jerod Mitchell 2025-07-28
Vehicle year: 1997
Hi there! I am the original owner of this vehicle and it has served me well with 196,000 miles on it. I have had to replace the starter a few times, which seems to be a common issue among other owners as well. It can be a bit tricky to replace, as it requires dropping the crossmember. I have also found that filling the transmission fluid can be a bit of a challenge, as there is no dipstick and it can be hard to access. However, with proper maintenance such as replacing the transmission filter, it will continue to run smoothly. While it may not be the most powerful vehicle and the fuel efficiency could be better, it performs great in 4wd with studs during the winter months. Overall, I have had a positive experience with this vehicle and recommend keeping up with regular maintenance to ensure it continues to perform well.
Fidel Bernhard 2025-07-25
Vehicle year: 2000
Hi there! I hope you're doing well. I wanted to share my experience with my Trooper. I bought it back in 2005 with 53K miles on it after doing some research for value. While I wish I had checked reliability as well, I figured it was Japanese so it must be good! However, I did notice that the 3.5 six cylinder engine consumes quite a bit of oil - as much as a quart per week. I had to replace the EGR valve at 70K miles due to burning all that oil, which cost me around $1000. Recently, I had to replace the shocks for $280, and just last night at 81K miles, the starter failed which cost me $670. Despite these issues, I have to say that it handles great in the snow and has plenty of room for scuba gear for 4 people with 8 tanks. I plan on driving it until it falls apart since the resale value isn't great. Thanks for listening!
Rocky Torphy 2025-07-19
Vehicle year: 1998
I love the trooper for its size, ruggedness and desire to not conform to current bubble designs. However, I did have a major issue with a blown engine at 70,000 miles and the cost to replace it was quite high. I hope this was just an unfortunate incident and not a common occurrence!
Judah Muller 2025-07-10
Vehicle year: 2001
I really appreciate the spacious and comfortable interior of this car, as well as the good driver sight lines. It's great to have plenty of room for both passengers and cargo. However, I did experience some issues with the vehicle being a bit heavy and sluggish to operate, and the gas mileage was lower than expected at around 15.5 mpg in true driving conditions. I also had to have the transmission replaced at 72000 miles, but thankfully it was covered 100% by the warranty. Additionally, there were some issues with the 4wd system, which were only partially covered by the warranty. While I wouldn't recommend this car as an everyday vehicle due to these mechanical problems and below average gas mileage, it does have some great features that make it worth considering.
Jefferey Hodkiewicz 2025-06-26
Vehicle year: 1998
The Trooper was a great vehicle until the engine malfunctioned due to a defect in the 98 model. Although Isuzu replaced some engines early on, my Trooper is now 6 years old and unfortunately not covered. While the cost of a rebuilt or used engine and installation is high, it is worth investing in a reliable vehicle like the Trooper. Despite its current trade-in value of $6000, the Trooper is a valuable asset that is worth repairing.