1987 ISUZU TROOPER

3 recalls — 9 complaints — 5 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

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

Defect Description

DUE TO INSUFFICIENT CLEARANCE BETWEEN A BOLT THAT FIXES THE HEATER TO THE VEHICLE BODY AND A FUEL DELIVERY PIPE AND BETWEEN A REAR HEATER HOSE CLIP, USE UNDER SERVERE CONDITIONS COULD CAUSE PIPE RUPTURE AND FUEL LEAKAGE.

Consequence

THIS COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy

INSTALL NEW LINES AND A CLIP.

463 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: ISUZU MOTORS LIMITED

Complaint Statistics

9 total complaints

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS	1
SEATS	1
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR	1
SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB	1
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION	1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE	1
WHEELS	1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP	1
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR	1

Incident date: Jul 26, 1995

CRACKED FUEL TANK FILLER NECK; ALSO, REPLACED DOOR HANDLES. *AK

Incident date: Jul 26, 1995

CRACKED FUEL TANK FILLER NECK; ALSO, REPLACED DOOR HANDLES. *AK

Incident date: Dec 19, 1996

WHILE DRIVING THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL LOCKED UP, UNABLE TO CONTROL VEHICLE. DROVE VEHICLE ABOUT 10MPH HOME. DID NOT TAKE VEHICLE TO DEALER. REPLACED HUB A COUPLE OF TIMES BEFORE THIS HAPPENED TO THE VEHICLE. *AK

Incident date: May 1, 1988

FRONT HUBS NOISY. *DSH

Incident date: May 1, 1988

FIVE SPEED TRANSMISSION FAILED.

Incident date: May 1, 1988

CYLINDER HEAD WARPED/CRACKED.

Incident date: Jan 1, 1996

SEAT BELT RETRACTOR FAILED. *DSH

DRIVERS SIDE SEAT FRAME BROKE RESULTING IN SEVERE ROCKING OF SEAT. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

Incident date: Jun 12, 1989

DURING COLD WEATHER, FRONT HUBS WERE LOCKING UP ON THEIR OWN WHEN VEHICLE WAS IN 2ND GEAR. *AK

EPA Fuel Economy — 1987 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)	22.0	23.0	22.0	Diesel	$3,850
2.3L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive)	15.0	19.0	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 — 1987 ISUZU TROOPER

5 manufacturer communications from 5 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER	2
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER	1
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

357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN OUTLINES THE DETAILED PROCEDURES FOR THE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM CONVERSION / RETROFIT. *TT

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 (current)	3	9
1986	2	18	View
1985	1	5	View
1984	1	0	View

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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