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Isuzu Trooper recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns and 331 owner complaints for the Isuzu Trooper, covering model years 1995 to 2002. The 1999 model year drew the most complaints (81), and Engine and Engine Cooling is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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  • 7 recall campaigns on file
  • 331 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 8 model years with data (1995–2002)
  • most complaints: 1999 (81 for that model year)
  • top component: Engine and Engine Cooling (127 complaints)
  • latest recall 04V199000 (reported Apr 22, 2004)
  • 35 complaints reporting a crash (10.6%)
  • 7 complaints reporting a fire (2.1%)
  • 21 complaints reporting an injury (6.3%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Isuzu Trooper complaints by model year

8 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 1999 model year has the most complaints: 81 of 331, or 24.5%. Next come 1995 (54) and 1996 (51). The fewest are for 2002, with 12 complaints.

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years
Isuzu Trooper owner complaints to NHTSA by model year, 1995–2002Column chart of 331 complaints across 8 model years. The highest is 1999 with 81. The full figures are in the table below the chart.1995: 54 complaints5419951996: 51 complaints5119961997: 13 complaints1319971998: 42 complaints4219981999: 81 complaints8119992000: 49 complaints4920002001: 29 complaints2920012002: 12 complaints122002
Isuzu Trooper complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Isuzu Trooper complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
19955414390
1996515120
1997131010
1998422220
1999815120
2000495050
2001292000
2002121000
All model years331357210

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Isuzu Trooper components

top 15 · NHTSA categories

Engine and Engine Cooling is the component named most often, in 127 complaints (38.4% of all 331), followed by Power Train (48) and Vehicle Speed Control (29).

Components named most often in Isuzu Trooper complaints (top 15)
Components named most often in Isuzu Trooper complaints (top 15)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Engine and Engine Cooling12738.4%
Power Train4814.5%
Vehicle Speed Control298.8%
Suspension278.2%
Electrical System206.0%
Tires195.7%
Service Brakes, Hydraulic185.4%
Air Bags175.1%
Fuel System, Gasoline164.8%
Structure133.9%
Steering103.0%
Seats82.4%
Visibility82.4%
Wheels82.4%
Equipment61.8%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

  • They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
  • Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
  • Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
  • One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
  • Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Isuzu Trooper recalls

7 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name Trooper, newest first. The 7 campaigns cover model years 1995 to 2001. The 1996, 1997 and 2000 model years appear in the most campaigns (2 each).

  • 7 recall campaigns
Isuzu Trooper recall campaigns covering each model year
DecadeYears ending in 0Years ending in 1Years ending in 2Years ending in 3Years ending in 4Years ending in 5Years ending in 6Years ending in 7Years ending in 8Years ending in 9
1995: 1 campaign1996: 2 campaigns1997: 2 campaigns1998: 1 campaign1999: no campaigns
2000: 2 campaigns2001: 1 campaign
Highlighted: the model years with the most campaigns.

  1. NHTSA campaign 04V199000

    Reported

    Vehicle Speed Control › Cables

    Model year 1995

    On certain sport utility vehicles, the accelerator cable can stick so that the engine speed will not immediately decrease upon release of the accelerator pedal.

    Consequence:
    This can cause the accelerator throttle cable to delay RPM and vehicle speed reduction for several seconds after the accelerator pedal is released, which in turn, can lead to a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the throttle cable rubber boot. Owner notification began on May 24, 2004. Owners should contact Isuzu at 1-800-255-6727.

    Filed by Isuzu Motors Limited

  2. NHTSA campaign 00V376000

    Reported

    Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine › Gasoline

    Model years 2000–2001

    Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles equipped with 4-wheel drive and automatic transmissions built with tod (torque-on-demand). In certain high speed, frontal crashes, movement of engine compartment components can cause the potential for fuel leakage.

    Consequence:
    Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will install a new, reinforced fuel hose assembly. Note: the fuel leakage issue in this recall campaign is not the same as the one addressed in their previous campaign 00V-253.

    Filed by Isuzu Motors Limited

  3. NHTSA campaign 00V253000

    Reported

    Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery

    Model year 2000

    Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles equipped with 4-wheel drive and automatic transmissions built with tod (torque-on-demand). In certain high speed frontal crashes, an interior fuel line and fuel hose can be separated, allowing fuel to leak.

    Consequence:
    Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will install fuel system shields.

    Filed by Isuzu Motors Limited

  4. NHTSA campaign 98V180000

    Reported

    Power Train › Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive)

    Model year 1998

    Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. The transfer gearbox flange nuts were not properly installed, causing the nuts to loosen.

    Consequence:
    If the flange nuts loosen, the propeller shaft can separate, rendering the vehicle inopeative.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect front and rear flange nuts and, if found loose, tighten to specified torque and secured staked at two places.

    Filed by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

  5. NHTSA campaign 97V092001

    Reported

    Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings

    Model years 1996–1997

    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.

    Filed by Isuzu Motors Limited

  6. NHTSA campaign 97V035001

    Reported

    Suspension

    Model year 1997

    These vehicles were manufactured without a lock washer and/or screws in the front hub.

    Consequence:
    The bearing adjustment nut can loosen, resulting in too much free play between the wheel and axle. The bearing can seize, causing the wheel to lock affecting vehicle directional control increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect the front hubs to determine if the lock washer and screws were properly installed. If not, they will make the necessary repairs.

    Filed by Isuzu Motors Limited

  7. NHTSA campaign 96V248001

    Reported

    Seat Belts › Rear/Other

    Model year 1996

    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.

    Filed by Isuzu Motors Limited

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it; older campaigns, which NHTSA stores in capital letters, are shown in sentence case. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means
What each recall field means
FieldWhat it tells you
Campaign numberNHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
ComponentThe system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
SummaryWhat the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
ConsequenceThe safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
RemedyWhat the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.
  • Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
  • A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
  • Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Isuzu Trooper questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Isuzu Trooper have?

NHTSA lists 7 vehicle recall campaigns for the Isuzu Trooper, covering model years 1995 to 2002. The most recent, 04V199000, was reported on April 22, 2004 and is filed under “Vehicle speed control”. The 1996, 1997 and 2000 model years are covered by the most campaigns (2 each).

Which Isuzu Trooper model year has the most complaints?

The 1999 model year, with 81 of the 331 complaints in NHTSA’s file (24.5%). The next are 1995 (54) and 1996 (51). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common Isuzu Trooper complaint?

Engine and Engine Cooling is the component named most often: 127 complaints, or 38.4% of all 331. Power Train (48) and Vehicle Speed Control (29) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Isuzu Trooper?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Isuzu dealer.

How many Isuzu Trooper complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 331 complaints, 35 report a crash, 7 a fire, 21 at least one injury and 0 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.