1989 ISUZU TROOPER

1 recalls — 17 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

Complaint Statistics

17 total complaints 1 crashes

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS	3
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS	2
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE	2
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE	2
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR	1
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY	1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP	1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER	1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS	1

Incident date: Nov 19, 2002

THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM IS DEFECT THE LIGHT WILL GO OFF AND ON INTERMITTENLY. AND THE VEHICLE WILL NOT START AT ALL PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. TS

Incident date: Oct 15, 1997

NO SUMMARY

Incident date: Feb 1, 1995

WHEEL LUGS STRIP OR BREAK OFF ENTIRELY. SIX OF 24 LUGS HAVE BEEN REPLACED.

BRAKES MAKE A MOANING NOISE WHILE VEHICLE IS IN REVERSE, REPLACED BRAKE PADS.

Incident date: Mar 1, 1997

THE ENGINE'S MAIN PULLEY BOLT COULD NOT BE REMOVED. THE BOLT HAD TO BE DRILLED OUT AND THEN REPLACED.

Incident date: May 12, 1997

WHEN DRIVER TURNS VEHICLE OFF AND ATTEMPTS TO TURN THE VEHICLE BACK ON, THE VEHICLE WILL NOT START UP AGAIN. THIS HAPPENS ALL THE TIME WHEN TURNING THE VEHICLE OFF, AND TRYING TO START THE VEHICLE BACK UP AGAIN. *AK

Incident date: Dec 31, 1996

FRONT PASSENGER'S DOOR FELL OFF HINGE.

Incident date: Sep 1, 1995

HEAD GASKET FAILED TWICE.

Incident date: Feb 2, 1995

WHENEVER YOU PRESS THE BRAKES THEY MAKE A VERY LOUD GRINDING NOISE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Incident date: Jul 7, 1995

MASTER CYLINDER FAILED. *AK

Incident date: Jul 7, 1995

WHEEL STUDS SNAPEDP OFF WHENEVER A TIRE IS CHANGED. *AK

Incident date: Mar 1, 1995

ACCELERATOR PEDAL STUCK DUE TO THE FLOOR MAT CURLING UP, CAUSING ACCIDENT. *SD

Crash

Incident date: Sep 27, 1995

FUEL TANK SENDING UNIT LEAKING GASOLINE, CORRODED FUEL TANK SENDING UNIT. TT

Incident date: Jun 1, 1995

WHEEL STUDS ARE BREAKING WHILE IN TRANSIT; HEAR KNOCKING NOISE WHEN TIRE IS ABOUT TO COME OFF; DRIVER HAVE TO STOP AND TIGHTEN UP BOLTS;REPLACED EVERY 2/3 MONTH

Incident date: Dec 28, 1994

SEAT BELT FAILURE, UNABLE TO BUCKLE THE SEAT BELT. TT

Incident date: Mar 1, 1995

SEAT BELT STICKS; DOES NOT GO IN OR COME OUT; STUCK IN ONE POSITION; DOES NOT ADJUST ITSELF. TT

Incident date: Feb 4, 1995

THE DOOR HINGE BROKE OFF. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

EPA Fuel Economy — 1989 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
2.8L 6-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 — 1989 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 (current)	1	17
1988	2	20	View
1987	3	9	View
1986	2	18	View
1985	1	5	View
1984	1	0	View

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