1986 ISUZU TROOPER

2 recalls — 18 complaints — 4 TSBs

TRAILER HITCHES

Defect Description

THE WELD ON THE RECEIVER UNIT OF THE TRAILER HITCH CAN BREAK.

Consequence

IF THE FAILURE OCCURS, THE TRAILER CAN SEPARATE FROM THETOWING VEHICLE, AND COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy

REPLACE THE TRAILER HITCH.

670 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: REESE PRODUCTS, INC

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

18 total complaints 1 injuries

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR	6
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY	2
SEAT BELTS	2
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE	2
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER	1
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS	1
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH	1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE	1
SEATS	1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE	1

Incident date: Mar 25, 2010

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1986 ISUZU TROOPER. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WHEN THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OCCUPANT ATTEMPTED TO ENGAGE THE SEAT BELT MECHANISM. UNEXPECTEDLY, THE FLOOR BOARD CABLE WHICH IS ATTACHED TO THE SEAT BELT CONNECTOR DISENGAGED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED AT THIS... Read more

Incident date: May 5, 2001

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

DRIVER'S SEAT TORE LOOSE FROM THE FLOORBOARD WHILE DRIVING, CAUSING DRIVER TO FALL BACK WHILE PULLING OFF. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Incident date: Aug 15, 1998

SEAT BELTS RETRACTING MECHANISM FAILED.

CONSUMER WAS PULLING INTO DRIVEWAY, ATTEMPTING TO ENTER GARAGE WHEN HEATER CORE BLEW UP, CAUSING HOT WATER AND STEAM TO BLOW INSIDE VEHICLE AND ON TOP OF CONSUMER, RESULTING IN BURNS AND INJURIES. NO WARNING WAS GIVEN.HEATER CORE WAS REPLACED TWO YEARS PRIOR. *AK

1 injured

HEATER COIL MANIFOLD RUPTURED ON INSIDE, DRIVERS SIDE OF CAR LEAKED HOT COOLANT ONTO FLOOR WHERE DRIVERS FOOT IS LOCATED.

Incident date: Oct 3, 1996

DRIVER'S SEAT BELT LOCKED IN POSITION, WOULD NOT UNLOCK.

Incident date: Jul 23, 1996

ENGINE CYLINDER HEAD CRACKED. *AK

Incident date: Aug 27, 1995

FRONT SEAT BELT RETRACTORS INTERMITTENTLY LOCK UP SO THAT SEAT BELTS CAN'T BE USED. *DSH

Incident date: Jun 10, 1995

HOOD LATCH STRIKER FAILED, CAUSING HOOD TO REMAIN IN OPEN POSITION. *AW

THE PASSENGER AND DRIVERS SEAT BELT DOESN'T RETRACK. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

Incident date: Feb 18, 1995

FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLES FAILED TO STAY FASTENED. *SKD

Incident date: Jan 1, 1993

BOTH FRONT DRIVER/PASSENGER SEAT BELTS FAILED TO RETRACT. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Incident date: Jul 6, 1994

DRIVERS SHOULDER BELT FAILS TO RETRACT. *AK

Incident date: Jun 11, 1995

THE REAR HATCH DOOR HINGE FAILED WHEN DOOR CAME OFF. *AK

Incident date: Jun 1, 1992

FRONT PASSENGER SIDE BELT WILL NOT RETRACT AND HAS NO TENSION IN IT. TT

Incident date: Mar 15, 1995

DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT WILL NOT UNREEL. LOCKED UP. TT

Incident date: Apr 22, 1995

EXTENSION-611, DRIVER SEAT WENT INTO REAR SEAT FAILURE, WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE, CAUSING LOSS CONTROL OF VEHICLE. TT

EPA Fuel Economy — 1986 ISUZU TROOPER

Trim / Engine	City MPG	Highway MPG	Combined MPG	Fuel Type	Annual Fuel Cost
2.2L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive)	24.0	26.0	25.0	Diesel	$3,400
2.3L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive)	16.0	20.0	17.0	Regular	$3,950
2.3L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive)	16.0	20.0	17.0	Regular	$3,950

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 — 1986 ISUZU TROOPER

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

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER	2
350000 EQUIPMENT	1
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL	1

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

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

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

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.

DP — Closed — Model Year: 1990

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES

DP — Closed — Model Year: 1984

DEFECTIVE HEATER CORES

EA — Closed — Model Year: 1984

REAR DOOR HINGE SEPARATION

There is no summary currently available

PE — Closed — Model Year: 1984

REAR DOOR HINGE SEPARATION

There is no summary currently available

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 (current)	2	18
1985	1	5	View
1984	1	0	View

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FTR	82	9	View
NPR HD	64	14	View
NPR	58	66	View
NQR	56	7	View
NRR	55	3	View
RODEO	40	3,314	View
NPR XD	38	1	View
FVR	35	0	View