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1985 ISUZU TROOPER

1 recalls — 5 complaints — 4 TSBs

92V093000 Jul 27, 1992
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
Defect Description
TRUCKS USED IN THE SALT-BELT STATES CAN HAVE ACCUMULATED CORROSION IN THE HINGES OF THE REAR DOORS. IF THE VEHICLES ALSO HAVE MISALIGNED DOOR LATCHES AND STRIKERS, IT IS POSSIBLE TO CLOSE THE DOORS IN A "FALSE LATCH" CONDITION.
Consequence
IN THE "FALSE LATCH" CONDITION, THE REAR DOORS MAY GIVETHE IMPRESSION THAT THE DOOR IS PROPERLY LATCHED WHEN IT IS NOT. THIS COULD LEADTO PASSENGERS AND/OR CARGO FALLING FROM REAR DOORS WHICH CAN OPEN WITHOUT PRIORWARNING.
Remedy
CHECK THE DOOR LATCHES AND STRIKERS FOR CORRECT ALIGNMENT AND REPAIR IF NECESSARY; ALSO INSPECT REAR DOOR HINGES FOR CORROSION AND REPLACE IF NECESSARY.
49,300 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: ISUZU MOTORS LIMITED

Complaint Statistics

5 total complaints 1 crashes

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS2
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY1
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL1
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT1
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY Jun 23, 2000
Incident date: Apr 15, 1990
1ST INCIDENT OCCURRED 1990 AT 5 MPH. LOST POWER. WHEEL WAS EXTENDING FROM CAR. 1200 MILES LATER, 2ND INCIDENT OCCURRED AT 40 MPH, NEAR CLIFF. WHEEL AND AXLE DEPARTED, PASSED VEHICLE, SWUNG BACK & HIT VEHICLE. PAID LAREDO TX DEALER TO DISMANTLED OTHER AXLES AND EXAMINED DIFFERENTIAL. 1200 MILES LATER... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL Jun 23, 2000
Incident date: Apr 15, 1990
1ST INCIDENT OCCURRED 1990 AT 5 MPH. LOST POWER. WHEEL WAS EXTENDING FROM CAR. 1200 MILES LATER, 2ND INCIDENT OCCURRED AT 40 MPH, NEAR CLIFF. WHEEL AND AXLE DEPARTED, PASSED VEHICLE, SWUNG BACK & HIT VEHICLE. PAID LAREDO TX DEALER TO DISMANTLED OTHER AXLES AND EXAMINED DIFFERENTIAL. 1200 MILES LATER... Read more
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT Jun 23, 2000
Incident date: Apr 15, 1990
1ST INCIDENT OCCURRED 1990 AT 5 MPH. LOST POWER. WHEEL WAS EXTENDING FROM CAR. 1200 MILES LATER, 2ND INCIDENT OCCURRED AT 40 MPH, NEAR CLIFF. WHEEL AND AXLE DEPARTED, PASSED VEHICLE, SWUNG BACK & HIT VEHICLE. PAID LAREDO TX DEALER TO DISMANTLED OTHER AXLES AND EXAMINED DIFFERENTIAL. 1200 MILES LATER... Read more
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS Sep 30, 1996
Incident date: Sep 11, 1996
FRAME RUSTED WHERE TORSION BAR IS WELDED.
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS Nov 6, 1995
Incident date: Sep 3, 1995
THE FRAME HAS RUSTED THROUGH ENTIRELY AND BROKE IN HALF AND CAUSED THE DRIVER TO GO INTO A DITCH. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
Crash

EPA Fuel Economy — 1985 ISUZU TROOPER

Trim / Engine City MPG Highway MPG Combined MPG Fuel Type Annual Fuel Cost
2.0L 4-cyl, Manual 4-spd (4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive) 17.0 20.0 18.0 Regular $3,750

CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Special Purpose Vehicles)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

Technical Service Bulletins — 1985 ISUZU TROOPER

4 manufacturer communications from 4 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER2
350000 EQUIPMENT1
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL1
IB13-R-001G May 8, 2023
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This bulletin outlines the procedures for using the Alpine Exchange Program (the "Exchange Program"). The Exchange Program must be used when any Alpine radio or other component covered by this bulletin is repaired under warranty and may als
WB13-X-001B Aug 30, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc. (ICTA) is providing the following procedural recommendations to improve dealer efficiency when submitting Parts Warranty claims. We strongly recommend dealers follow these procedures in order to avoi
WB13-X-001A Aug 2, 2022
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc. (ICTA) is providing the following procedural recommendations to improve dealer efficiency when submitting Parts Warranty claims. We strongly recommend dealers follow these procedures in order to avoi
No comms 2024-03 Mar 5, 2024
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
There are no Manufacturer Communications in accordance with 49 CFR 579.5 to report for March 2024 for Isuzu Motors Limited.

NHTSA Safety Investigations — ISUZU TROOPER

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

DP92015 Opened: Jul 30, 1992 — Closed: Nov 25, 1992
DP — Closed — Model Year: 1990
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES
DP92005 Opened: Mar 3, 1992 — Closed: Jun 2, 1992
DP — Closed — Model Year: 1984
DEFECTIVE HEATER CORES
DEFECTIVE HEATER CORES
EA91033 Opened: Jul 15, 1991 — Closed: Jul 28, 1992
EA — Closed — Model Year: 1984
REAR DOOR HINGE SEPARATION
There is no summary currently available
PE91046 Opened: Feb 19, 1991 — Closed: Jul 15, 1991
PE — Closed — Model Year: 1984
REAR DOOR HINGE SEPARATION
There is no summary currently available
PE90087 Opened: Jun 6, 1990 — Closed: Oct 12, 1990
PE — Closed — Model Year: 1986
DIESEL ENGINE SURGE
There is no summary currently available

ISUZU TROOPER — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the ISUZU TROOPER across all model years (1984–2001).

31 Total Recalls
718 Total Complaints
5 Investigations
73 Reported Crashes
43 Reported Fires
3 Reported Deaths

ISUZU TROOPER — Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2002 0 12 View
2001 1 42 View
2000 2 61 View
1999 0 105 View
1998 1 48 View
1997 2 18 View
1996 2 66 View
1995 1 65 View
1994 2 58 View
1993 2 41 View
1992 2 27 View
1991 3 71 View
1990 3 30 View
1989 1 17 View
1988 2 20 View
1987 3 9 View
1986 2 18 View
1985 (current) 1 5
1984 1 0 View

Other ISUZU Models

Model Recalls Complaints
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NPR HD 64 14 View
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NQR 56 7 View
NRR 55 3 View
RODEO 40 3,314 View
NPR XD 38 1 View
FVR 35 0 View