1996 ISUZU TROOPER
2 recalls — 66 complaints — 10 TSBs
97V092001 Jun 3, 1997
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
THE LEFT FRONT BRAKE LINES WERE INSTALLED IMPROPERLY AT THE ASSEMBLY LINE RESULTING IN INSUFFICIENT CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE BRAKE LINE AND AN UPPER CONTROL ARM OF THE SUSPENSION.
Consequence
THE LINE CAN BE DAMAGED DURING VEHICLE OPERATION AND CAN RESULT IN BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE, REDUCED BRAKE EFFECTIVENESS, AND INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE BRAKE LINE AND THE UPPER CONTROL ARM. IF THE CLEARANCE IS NOT ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATIONS, THE BRAKE LINE WILL BE REPLACED.
96V248001 Dec 12, 1996
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
Defect Description
CERTAIN VEHICLES WERE MANUFACTURED WITH AN INCORRECT REAR CENTER SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY BUCKLE. THE MISBUILD INVOLVED FITTING A BUCKLE FOR ANOTHER MARKET WITH THE CORRECT U.S. SPECIFICATION SEAT BELT.
Consequence
SUCH INSTALLATION RESULTS IN A REAR CENTER SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY IN WHICH THE BELT TONGUE CANNOT BE INSERTED INTO THE BUCKLE AND A CONSQUENT INABILITY OF THE SYSTEM TO PROVIDE PROPER OCCUPANT RESTRAINT DURING PANIC BRAKING OF THE VEHICLE OR AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE REAR CENTER SEAT BELT TONGUE AND BUCKLE AND INCORRECT BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES WILL BE REPLACED.
Complaint Statistics
66 total complaints
5 crashes 1 fires 5 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SUSPENSION | 7 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 5 |
| TIRES:SIDEWALL | 4 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 4 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES | 3 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 3 |
| TIRES | 3 |
| EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | 3 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 2 |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 2 |
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jun 3, 2017
Incident date: Sep 30, 2016
IT IS A STRONG VEHICLE GOOD PERFORMANCE BUT THE FRAME DOES NOT SUPPORT ENOUGH PROBLEMS WITH THE STABILITY OF THE VEHICLE ON THE ROADS OR IN EMERGENCY MANEUVERS ALONG THE WAY. DUE TO CORROSION AND RUPTURE IN THE CHASSIS SPECIFICALLY IN THE CONNECTIONS WITH THE FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION CONTROL ARM... Read more
STEERING
Jun 3, 2017
Incident date: Sep 30, 2016
IT IS A STRONG VEHICLE GOOD PERFORMANCE BUT THE FRAME DOES NOT SUPPORT ENOUGH PROBLEMS WITH THE STABILITY OF THE VEHICLE ON THE ROADS OR IN EMERGENCY MANEUVERS ALONG THE WAY. DUE TO CORROSION AND RUPTURE IN THE CHASSIS SPECIFICALLY IN THE CONNECTIONS WITH THE FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION CONTROL ARM... Read more
SUSPENSION
Jun 3, 2017
Incident date: Sep 30, 2016
IT IS A STRONG VEHICLE GOOD PERFORMANCE BUT THE FRAME DOES NOT SUPPORT ENOUGH PROBLEMS WITH THE STABILITY OF THE VEHICLE ON THE ROADS OR IN EMERGENCY MANEUVERS ALONG THE WAY. DUE TO CORROSION AND RUPTURE IN THE CHASSIS SPECIFICALLY IN THE CONNECTIONS WITH THE FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION CONTROL ARM... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Apr 1, 2014
Incident date: Dec 31, 2012
THE FRAME IS RUSTED OUT AND FALLING OFF IN CHUNKS. I DIDN'T GET AN INSPECTION DONE IN JAN 2013 BECAUSE I WAS TOLD THE YEAR BEFORE THAT THE RUST IS GETTING BAD. OTHER THAN THE FRAME, THE VEHICLE IS IN OUTSTANDING CONDITION. IT ISN'T A SAFE VEHICLE. DO I HAVE ANY RECOURSE? *TR
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Feb 19, 2009
Incident date: Feb 14, 2009
THE ACCELERATOR STICKS. THE LAST TIME THIS HAPPENED, THE ACCELERATOR STUCK ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR AND WOULD NOT RELEASE. MY ONLY OPTION WAS TO CUT THE IGNITION. I NOTICED THAT THERE WAS A RECALL FOR 92-95 MODELS, HOWEVER, MINE IS A 96 MODEL. *TR
TIRES:SIDEWALL
May 29, 2003
Incident date: Sep 15, 1999
SIDEWALL FAILURE IN BOTH ACCIDENTS. *JB ***DIMSII IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12/12/02 CUT-OVER TO ARTEMIS****734337
TIRES
Apr 14, 2003
Incident date: Mar 15, 2003
TIRE DELAMINATION. *NLM
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
Jan 17, 2003
CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING HAVING PROBLEM WITH FUEL RAILS. DEALER INSTALL THE WRONG HOSE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. TS
TIRES:SIDEWALL
Jul 22, 2002
Incident date: Sep 15, 1999
SIDEWALL FAILURE IN BOTH INCIDENTS. *AK
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Jan 29, 2002
Incident date: Jan 26, 2002
WHILE DRIVING AROUND 25 MPH , CONSUMERS VEHICLE BROADSIDED ANOTHER VEHICLE, AND BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. CONSUMER HAS YET TO CONTACT DEALER. *AK CONSUMER STTED THE VEHICLE WAS A TOTAL LOSS.*SLC
Crash
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
Dec 4, 2001
Incident date: Dec 3, 2001
I HAVE HAD AN ONGOING PROBLEM W/ANTIFREEZE SMELL, I HAVE TAKEN IT IN TO SHOP SEVERAL TIMES THE LAST HAVING A HOSE TO THE TRANSMISSION REPLACED WHICH SEEMED TO TEMPORARILY REMOVE PROBLEM FOR ABOUT A YEAR BUT THE SMELL IS COMING BACK. IT TOOK THREE VISITS TO FIND IT THE FIRST TIME.. *AK
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
Jul 9, 2001
Incident date: Feb 16, 2000
THE HEATER CORE O-RINGS WERE LEAKING AND CAUSING AN ANTIFREEZE ODOR INSIDE THE CAB OF THE VEHICLE WHEN THE HEATER WAS ON, THE VEHICLE WAS INITIALLY TAKEN TO THE DEALER BUT THE PROBLEM WAS TO PROPERLY DIAGNOSED, AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC THE PROBLEM WAS FIXED AND THE ODOR... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
Jul 9, 2001
Incident date: Feb 16, 2000
TWO TRANSMISSION LINES WERE LEAKING FLUID WHEN AT IDLE. NLM
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Jul 9, 2001
Incident date: Apr 11, 2000
THE HEAD GASKETS LEAK. NLM
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
Jul 9, 2001
2 LEAKING O-RINGS IN THE WATER OUTLET NECK OF THE CORE CAUSED THE ODOR OF ANTIFREEZE TO ENTER THE CAB OF THE VEHICLE AND CAUSED THE DRIVER TO FEEL SICK, RADIATOR LEAKING FROM THE SEAM AT THE TANK NLM
TIRES
May 7, 2001
Incident date: Aug 6, 2000
THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE BLEWOUT WHILE PARKED IN A PARKING LOT CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE TURN SIGNAL AND FENDER, SEVERAL DAYS LATER THE LEFT FRONT TIRE BLEWOUT WHILE STILL AT THE DEALER BEING REPAIRED CAUSING ADDITIONAL DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE, THE CONSUMER REQUEST REIMBURSEMENT (GENERAL GRABBER ST TIRES P245... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Mar 23, 2001
Incident date: Mar 3, 2001
ON SATURDAY, MARCH 3, 2001 AT ABOUT 9 AM I PULLED INTO THE MOBIL GAS STATION IN CASCADES SHOPPING CENTER, STERLING, VA TO REFUEL. MY TANK WAS ON "E". I TURNED OFF THE VEHICLE, POPPED THE GAS CAP DOOR OPEN FROM INSIDE THE VEHICLE, EXITED THE CAR AND WALKED AROUND THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE TO REFUEL.... Read more
Fire
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Mar 7, 2001
Incident date: Apr 6, 2000
AT 40,000 MILES COOLANT FUMES COMMENCED TO COME INTO VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING. VEHICLE BEEN IN / OUT OF DEALER'S SHOP ON SEVEN OCCASIONS, AND MADE VARIOUS REPAIRS, BUT PROBLEM STILL REOCCURRING. *AK CONSUMER FIRST COMPLAINED OF AN ANTI-FREEZE SMELL IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND CAB, AN INDEPENDENT MECHA... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
Mar 7, 2001
Incident date: Apr 6, 2000
AT 40,000 MILES COOLANT FUMES COMMENCED TO COME INTO VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING. VEHICLE BEEN IN / OUT OF DEALER'S SHOP ON SEVEN OCCASIONS, AND MADE VARIOUS REPAIRS, BUT PROBLEM STILL REOCCURRING. *AK CONSUMER FIRST COMPLAINED OF AN ANTI-FREEZE SMELL IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND CAB, AN INDEPENDENT MECHA... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Mar 7, 2001
Incident date: Apr 6, 2000
AT 40,000 MILES COOLANT FUMES COMMENCED TO COME INTO VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING. VEHICLE BEEN IN / OUT OF DEALER'S SHOP ON SEVEN OCCASIONS, AND MADE VARIOUS REPAIRS, BUT PROBLEM STILL REOCCURRING. *AK CONSUMER FIRST COMPLAINED OF AN ANTI-FREEZE SMELL IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND CAB, AN INDEPENDENT MECHA... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Mar 7, 2001
Incident date: Apr 6, 2000
AT 40,000 MILES COOLANT FUMES COMMENCED TO COME INTO VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING. VEHICLE BEEN IN / OUT OF DEALER'S SHOP ON SEVEN OCCASIONS, AND MADE VARIOUS REPAIRS, BUT PROBLEM STILL REOCCURRING. *AK CONSUMER FIRST COMPLAINED OF AN ANTI-FREEZE SMELL IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND CAB, AN INDEPENDENT MECHA... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jan 31, 2001
Incident date: Dec 24, 2000
TRANSMISSION BLEWOUT REQUIRING TOTAL REPLACEMENT. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Jan 22, 2001
Incident date: Nov 1, 1997
ABS SYSTEM CANNOT BE MADE OPERABLE BY SERVICE DEPARTMENT. ISUZU CORP. CAN'T DETERMINE PROBLEM OR SOLUTION.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jan 10, 2001
Incident date: Jan 8, 2001
SUDDEN ACCELERATION WHILE TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEED. DEALER/MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME.*AK THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED ONLY BY SLAMMING AT THE BRAKE PEDAL FORCEFULLY WHICH CAUSED THE BRAKES TO SMOKE. *YH
TIRES:SIDEWALL
Oct 25, 2000
Incident date: Sep 15, 1999
SIDEWALL FAILURE IN BOTH INCIDENTS( DOT NUMBER: ELMTCLL156 TIRE SIZE: P245/70R16 )
TIRES:SIDEWALL
Oct 25, 2000
Incident date: Sep 15, 1999
SIDEWALL FAILURE IN BOTH INCIDENTS (DOT NUMBER: ELMTCLL156 TIRESIZE: P245/70R16)
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
Jul 6, 2000
THE LUG: NUTS ARE BEING TORQUE TOO TIGHT, CAUSING THE LUG: NUTS TO FREEZE ONTO THE LUG, WHICH BREAKS IF CHANGING THE TIRE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
STRUCTURE
Sep 8, 1999
OWNER WANTS REFUND--LATEST CONSUMER REPORTS SHOW THAT THE TROOPER IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE.
STRUCTURE
Sep 8, 1999
WIFE NEARLY FLIPPED THE VEHICLE WHILE TRYING TO AVOID A CAR IN FRONT OF HER. SINCE THEN NEW COVERAGE HAS RATED THE VEHICLE AS UNACCEPTABLE. OWNERS ARE AFRAID TO DRIVE IT--WANT TO BE REFUNDED THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE VEHICLE.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
Apr 28, 1999
CATALYTIC CONVERTER REPLACED 2 TIMES
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Mar 29, 1999
Incident date: Jan 1, 1999
WHEN COMING TO A FULL STOP OR WHEN STARTING ACCELERATING FROM A FULL STOP, THE TRUCK WILL MAKE A NOISE LIKE SOMETHING BUMPED IT FROM THE REAR. I WAS TOLD IT WAS PROBLEM ON THE TRANSMISSION, BUT THE DEALER REFUSED TO TAKE A LOOK AT IT WHEN REPORTED FOR THE SECOND TIME. THE FIRST TIME THEY SAID THAT T... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Feb 17, 1999
Incident date: Dec 27, 1998
MY '96 ISUZU TROOPER HAS BEEN A LEMON FROM DAY ONE. I HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEMS THREE TIMES WITH MY ENGINE VALVE COVER GASKETS. THEY LEAK OIL ONTO MY EXHAUST MANIFOLD, CAUSING, A NAUSEOUS ODOR. AROUND CHRISTMAS OF 98, I HAD TO USE EVASIVE STEERING MANEUVERS TO AVOID ROCKS IN THE ROAD. WHILE STEER... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jan 31, 1999
Incident date: Jul 15, 1997
FIRST VISIT TO DEALER FOR WARRANTY SERVICE RESULTED IN NOTHING BEING DONE. WAS TOLD THAT TAPPING NOISE WAS A NORMAL ENGINE SOUND, ALTHOUGH THE ENGINE WASN'T MAKING THAT SOUND WHEN I PURCHASED IT NEW. SECOND VISIT TO DEALER, AFTER ENGINE NOISE BECAME INCREASINGLY LOUDER, RESULTED IN THE ENTIRE TRAN... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Nov 20, 1998
ENGINE FAILED.
SUSPENSION
Oct 14, 1998
VEHICLE SUSPENSION VERY POOR, FEELS AS IF IT WILL ROLL OVER.
SUSPENSION
Oct 14, 1998
VEHICLE SUSPENSION EXPERIENCES INSTABILITY.
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:TORSION BAR
Oct 3, 1998
OWNER COMPLAINING TRUCK HAS HANDLING PROBLEMS. THE FRONT VEHICLE HEIGHT NEEDED TO BE REDUCED. TORSION BAR ADJUSTED TO ELIMINATE THE TOP-HEAVY, TIPPY FEELING. ALSO, IT HAS A LOOSE STEERING BOX; EXCESSIVE PLAY BETWEEN THE INPUT AND OUTPUT SHAFTS; CAUSING PRONOUNCED ROAD DRIFT WHEN IT IS WINDY AND CAU... Read more
STEERING
Oct 3, 1998
OWNER COMPLAINING TRUCK HAS HANDLING PROBLEMS. THE FRONT VEHICLE HEIGHT NEEDED TO BE REDUCED. TORSION BAR ADJUSTED TO ELIMINATE THE TOP-HEAVY, TIPPY FEELING. ALSO, IT HAS A LOOSE STEERING BOX; EXCESSIVE PLAY BETWEEN THE INPUT AND OUTPUT SHAFTS; CAUSING PRONOUNCED ROAD DRIFT WHEN IT IS WINDY AND CAU... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
Apr 20, 1998
Incident date: Oct 1, 1996
OXYGEN SENSOR FAILED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
Oct 3, 1997
CONSUMER IS HAVING BRAKE PROBLEMS.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
Sep 12, 1997
Incident date: May 24, 1996
TURN SIGNAL FLASHES FAST DUE BULB SHORTING OUT.
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
Sep 12, 1997
CD CHANGER DOES NOT HAVE A COUNT ON BUMPS AND ODD TURNS.
SEATS
Sep 12, 1997
Incident date: May 24, 1996
SEAT TRACK COVER FELL OFF.
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Sep 12, 1997
Incident date: May 24, 1996
WEATHER STRIP ON THE DOOR IS HANGING OUT.
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
Sep 12, 1997
Incident date: May 24, 1996
RATTLING NOISE ON PASSENGER'S SIDE BEHIND GLOVE BOX DUE TO RADIO ANTENNA CONNECTOR HITTING PLASTIC TRIM.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Sep 12, 1997
Incident date: Jul 2, 1996
ENGINE HESITATES AND STALLS.
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Aug 28, 1997
THE CONSUMER CONCERNED THAT THE SUSPENSION IS CAUSING UNSTABLE TURNS; THEREFORE, THE VEHICLE MIGHT ROLLOVER.
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Aug 25, 1997
VEHICLE LEANS FAR TOO MUCH IN TURNS, ROLLOVER COULD EASILY OCCUR. *AK
SUSPENSION
Jun 27, 1997
Incident date: Feb 18, 1997
VEHICLE HAS A HIGH TENDENCY TO ROLL OVER. A QUICK RIGHT WAS MADE TO AVOID GOING OFF THE ROAD, THIS ACTION CAUSED THE TWO WHEELS ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE TO LOSE CONTACT WITH THE PAVEMENT.
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
May 27, 1997
RADIO INOPERATIVE.
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EPA Fuel Economy — 1996 ISUZU TROOPER
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.2L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive) | 13.0 | 17.0 | 14.0 | Regular | $4,800 |
| 3.2L 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 — 1996 ISUZU TROOPER
10 manufacturer communications from 10 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3 |
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 2 |
| 131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 1 |
| 355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 1 |
| 220000 SEATS | 1 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 1 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 1 |
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
0305S001
May 1, 2003
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TRANSMISSION INDICATOR LIGHT MAY BE ON AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1870 IS SET IN THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM). *TT
0205S003
Dec 1, 2002
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TRANSMISSION INDICATOR LIGHT MAY BE ON AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1870 IS SET IN THE PCM (POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE). *TT
SB9914S007
Apr 1, 1999
220000 SEATS
INFORMATION REGARDING THE AVAILABILITY OF THE CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHOR KIT. *TT
9807L001
Jul 1, 1998
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
A NEW TYPE OF LSD LUBRICANT WAS INTRODUED WHICH CONTAINS FRICTION MDIFIERS, NECESSARY FOR PROPER LSD FUNCTION. *YC
SB9711L003
Feb 1, 1997
131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
1996-97 TROOPER (UX) WINDSHIELD MOLDING TAPPING NOISE. *TW
SB9704L001
Jan 1, 1997
355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
NEW DUAL AIR BAG SAFETY MATERIALS. *TW
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
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES
DP92005
Opened: Mar 3, 1992 — Closed: Jun 2, 1992
DEFECTIVE HEATER CORES
DEFECTIVE HEATER CORES
EA91033
Opened: Jul 15, 1991 — Closed: Jul 28, 1992
REAR DOOR HINGE SEPARATION
There is no summary currently available
PE91046
Opened: Feb 19, 1991 — Closed: Jul 15, 1991
REAR DOOR HINGE SEPARATION
There is no summary currently available
PE90087
Opened: Jun 6, 1990 — Closed: Oct 12, 1990
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 (current) | 2 | 66 | |
| 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 | 1 | 5 | View |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 | View |