1988 ISUZU TROOPER

2 recalls — 20 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

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

20 total complaints 1 crashes 2 fires 4 injuries

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE	4
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS	4
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS	1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR	1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS	1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY	1
TIRES	1
SUSPENSION:FRONT	1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP	1

Incident date: Jul 15, 2002

RETRACTOR FOR DRIVER'S SIDE SEATBELT WAS REPLACED AT 75000 MILES, AND AT 150,000 MILES, RETRACTOR FAILED AGAIN. CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED THAT SEATBELT MIGHT NOT HOLD IN AN ACCIDENT. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Incident date: Dec 30, 1999

THE ENGINE(CYLINDER HEAD) BROKE, REFUSED TO DO THE CHECK UP ON THE CAR BEFORE THE GUARANTEE EXPIRED. PLEASE HELP ME THIS DEALER IS DOING INJUSTICE TO PEOPLE LIKE ME. THANKS. *AK

Incident date: Oct 29, 1992

FRONT AND REAR DOOR HINGES WILL BIND, AND WHEN DOOR IS SHUT, WILL NOT HATCH. AK

HEATER HOSE CLIP/BOLT RUPTURED FUEL LINE PIPE CAUSING FIRE PRIOR TO RECALL. (89V-001)

Fire

Incident date: Feb 9, 1998

DURING A COLLISION DRIVER'S SEAT BACK FAILED, CAUSING INJURY.

Crash 3 injured

Incident date: Jan 13, 1997

FUEL PUMP CAUGHT FIRE, CAUSING AN EXPLOSION.

Fire

THREE WHEEL STUDS SHEERED OFF, 5 STUDS FAILED DUE TO WEAK METAL.

VEHICLE ROLLED OVER IN ACCIDENT.

1 injured

Incident date: Aug 9, 1997

WHEEL LUG STUDS SHEER OFF UPON ROUTINE REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT OF TIRE.

Incident date: Aug 22, 1996

WHEEL LUG NUTS STRIPPED, MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO CHANGE FLAT TIRE.

Incident date: Aug 22, 1996

WHEEL LUG NUTS STRIPPED, MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO CHANGE FLAT TIRE.

Incident date: Jul 10, 1996

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE THE ENGINE HEADS BLEW OUT SEVERAL TIMES. *AK

Incident date: Jun 6, 1996

CONSUMER STATES THAT HE STARTED SMELLING , WHEN INVESTIGATED FOUND THAT THE VENT PUMP ON THE GAS TANK WAS RUSTED AND HE HAD TO REPLACE THE WHOLE GAS TANK.*AK

Incident date: Dec 14, 1995

CRACKED HEAD CAUSED ENGINE FAILURE. *DH

Incident date: Jul 10, 1995

BRAKE PADS OVERHEAT DUE TO DUST.

Incident date: Jul 10, 1995

BRAKE ROTORS FAILED. *SKD

Incident date: Mar 20, 1995

HEADLIGHT COVER SEALS FAIL, ALLOWING WATER TO COLLECT INSIDE OF HEADLIGHT, RESULTING IN LIGHTS BEING REFRACTED/POOR VISIBILITY. *SKD

Incident date: May 25, 1995

LUG NUTS DISINTEGRATED; COULD CAUSE WHEEL TO FALL OFF WHILE DRIVING. TT

Incident date: Nov 1, 1993

ENGINE CYLINDER HEAD CRACKED AT WEAK POINT AND WAS REPLACED/SECOND CYLINDER HEAD WARPED DUE TO ENGINE HEAT. *AK

Incident date: Nov 1, 1993

TEMPERATURE GAUGE FAILED TO INDICATE THAT ENGINE WAS OVERHEATING.

EPA Fuel Economy — 1988 ISUZU TROOPER

Trim / Engine	City MPG	Highway MPG	Combined MPG	Fuel Type	Annual Fuel Cost
2.6L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive)	15.0	17.0	15.0	Regular	$4,500
2.6L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive)	14.0	17.0	15.0	Regular	$4,500

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 — 1988 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 (current)	2	20
1987	3	9	View
1986	2	18	View
1985	1	5	View
1984	1	0	View

Other ISUZU Models

Model	Recalls	Complaints
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