Owners have filed 41 complaints
about the 1993 Isuzu Trooper with NHTSA between 1995 and 2021.
The largest single group is the engine & cooling.
Across this model's run it ranks 2 of 10 worst.
The letter says how bad. This says what kind — whether this year drew
an unusual number of complaints, unusually dangerous
ones, or failures that arrived unusually early.
The dashed ring is 50 — the national norm. Further out is worse.
Complaint volume — 40
Against the median year of the Isuzu Trooper. 50 means typical for this
model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 100
31.7% of these complaints
involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of
9.7%.
Early failure — 100
60% of failures with a mileage on record happened under
36,000 miles, against a national rate of
29%.
Complaints filed with NHTSA, by model year. Bar colour is the FaultScore grade:
A
B
C
D
F
ungraded
What breaks on a 1993 Isuzu Trooper
Every complaint is filed against a part. Follow any row for the complaints about that part alone.
Engine & Cooling
717.1%
Tires
614.6%
Median failure at 83,500 miles
Transmission & Drivetrain
512.2%
Electrical System
49.8%
Median failure at 140,000 miles
Acceleration & Cruise Control
37.3%
1 crashes, 0 fires · median 22,300 mi
Suspension
37.3%
2 crashes, 0 fires
Brakes
37.3%
Airbags
37.3%
3 crashes, 0 fires · median 3,000 mi
Seat Belts
24.9%
Body & Structure
24.9%
Equipment & Accessories
12.4%
Wheels
12.4%
Fuel & Propulsion
12.4%
1 crashes, 0 fires
Exactly what failed
NHTSA files every complaint against a named sub-assembly, not just a
system. This is the difference between knowing it was "the engine" and
knowing which part of it — the list to hand a mechanic.
Engine
525.0%
Pedal/Hand Lever(Motorcycle)
315.0%
Clutch Assembly
210.0%
Tread/Belt
210.0%
Ignition
210.0%
Foundation Components
210.0%
Anchorage
210.0%
Frontal
210.0%
When it fails
Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all
complaints include one.
1,000 – 9,999 miles
240.0%
10,000 – 24,999 miles
120.0%
100,000 – 149,999 miles
120.0%
150,000+ miles
120.0%
When owners complained
A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing
out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single
owner can see from inside their own car.
May 1995peak 5Jun 2021
Recalls on the 1993 Isuzu Trooper
A complaint is one owner's allegation. A recall is the point at which
the manufacturer or a regulator agreed the defect is real and dangerous
enough to fix for free — however old the car is.
United States — NHTSA
04V199000
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
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.
Risk: 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.
94V132000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
CONSTANT EXPANSION AND CONTRACTION OF THE CYLINDER HEAD CAUSES THE CAMSHAFT SEAL END PLUG CAN BECOME DISLODGED FROM THE CYLINDER HEAD. THIS ALLOWS OIL TO LEAK FROM THE CAMSHAFT.
Risk: THIS CAN CAUSE ENGINE DAMAGE AND POSSIBLE ENGINE FIRE FROM OIL LEAKING ONTO THE HOT EXHAUST SYSTEM.
Canada — Transport Canada
Canada runs its own recall programme, and its campaigns do not
always mirror the American ones.
Recall 20041442,427 units in Canada
Engine
On certain vehicles, after approximately nine or more years of use, the accelerator cable cover in the subject vehicles may deteriorate causing the cable rubber boot to adhere to the inner throttle cable. This can cause the accelerator 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. Correction: Dealer will replace the throttle cable rubber boot.
Recall 19941242,600 units in Canada
Engine
VEHICLES WITH 3.2 LITRE ENGINES MAY EXPERIENCE DISLODGING OF THE CAMSHAFT END PLUG(S) FROM THE CYLINDER HEADS CAUSING RAPID OIL LOSS. OIL SPILLING ON THE EXHAUST SYSTEM COULD RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE. CORRECTION: A CAMSHAFT END PLUG RETAINING PLATE KIT WILL BE INSTALLED ON AFFECTED VEHICLES.
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
at 3,000 milesSAN Pedro, CACrash1 injured
AIR BAGS
The contact owned a 1993 Isuzu Trooper. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH the driver lost control of the vehicle and crashed. During the crash the vehicle experienced a rollover and the frontend was severely damaged but the airbags did not deploy. A police report was taken at the scene and the vehicle was towed away. The vehicle was destroyed and the driver sustained severe head injuries and a fractured spine. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was contacted. The local dealer was not notified. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 3,000.
NHTSA complaint #11420139 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Waco, TXCrash1 injured
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
HIT A COW AT 55 MPH, NO BRAKES APPLIED, AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. TOTALED CAR, DID NOT ROLL, FRONT IMPACT ONLY CAUSED ENOUGH DAMAGE TO DECLARE AUTO TOTALED. HAVE PHOTOS. 93 ISUZU TROOPER.
NHTSA complaint #10138035 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
West Long Branch, NJCrash2 injured
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
WHILE DRIVING AND ENTERING NJ TURNPIKE ON RAMP, APPROXIMATELY 40MPH, DEBRIS ON ROAD, TRYING TO AVOID, THE VEHICLE ROLLED ONCE AND SLID ONTO THE PASSENGER'S SIDE, SKIDDED AND CAME TO STOP. GAS TANK CRACKED AND VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED. DEAL/MANUFACTURER NOT AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. POLICE REPORT TAKEN, DOT IS INVESTIGATING THE SITUATION. *AK
NHTSA complaint #835248 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
West Long Branch, NJCrash2 injured
SUSPENSION
WHILE DRIVING AND ENTERING NJ TURNPIKE ON RAMP, APPROXIMATELY 40MPH, DEBRIS ON ROAD, TRYING TO AVOID, THE VEHICLE ROLLED ONCE AND SLID ONTO THE PASSENGER'S SIDE, SKIDDED AND CAME TO STOP. GAS TANK CRACKED AND VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED. DEAL/MANUFACTURER NOT AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. POLICE REPORT TAKEN, DOT IS INVESTIGATING THE SITUATION. *AK
NHTSA complaint #835248 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Alexandria, VACrash1 injured
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
MAKING A LEFT TURN ONCOMING CAR IMPACTED AREA NEAR GAS TANK, AND VEHICLE ROLLED OVER TWICE. AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY.
NHTSA complaint #802814 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Alexandria, VACrash1 injured
SUSPENSION:FRONT
MAKING A LEFT TURN ONCOMING CAR IMPACTED AREA NEAR GAS TANK, AND VEHICLE ROLLED OVER TWICE. AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY.
NHTSA complaint #802814 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
at 3,000 milesSAN Pedro, CACrash1 injured
AIR BAGS
The contact owned a 1993 Isuzu Trooper. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH the driver lost control of the vehicle and crashed. During the crash the vehicle experienced a rollover and the frontend was severely damaged but the airbags did not deploy. A police report was taken at the scene and the vehicle was towed away. The vehicle was destroyed and the driver sustained severe head injuries and a fractured spine. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was contacted. The local dealer was not notified. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 3,000.
NHTSA complaint #11420139 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 140,000 milesDayton, OH
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MY 93 ISUZU TROOPER SUDDENLY LOSS TURN SIGNALS AND POWER WHILE I WAS MAKING A LEFT TURN. THIS CONFUSED THE CAR ON THE OTHER DIRECTION, AND ALMOST CAUSED COLLISION.
NHTSA complaint #10291764 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Waco, TXCrash1 injured
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
HIT A COW AT 55 MPH, NO BRAKES APPLIED, AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. TOTALED CAR, DID NOT ROLL, FRONT IMPACT ONLY CAUSED ENOUGH DAMAGE TO DECLARE AUTO TOTALED. HAVE PHOTOS. 93 ISUZU TROOPER.
NHTSA complaint #10138035 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 161,000 milesHayesville, NC
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
DT: TREAD CAME OFF 3/4 OF TIRE. THE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE TIRE BUT THE TIRE REMAINED INFLATED.
NHTSA complaint #10119905 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Santa Monica, CA
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
THE DRIVER NOTICED LIQUID LEAKING FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE WHILE IT WAS PARKED. WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO RESTART IT AND PULLED OVER. OIL WAS LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO DRIVE TO THE DEALER. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE DRIVER THAT THE CAM SHAFT SEAL PLUG NEEDED REPLACEMENT. PLEASE FILL IN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
NHTSA complaint #10099062 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Burr Ridge, IL
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
CAM SHAFT SEAL PLUG BECAME DISLODGED FROM CYLINDER HEAD.
NHTSA complaint #10096449 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 22,300 milesPensacola, FL
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR RECALL REPAIRS, BUT THE COMPONENT THAT WAS AFFECTED WAS ALREADY DESTROYED. THE DEALER REFUSED TO REPAIR THE DESTROYED COMPONENT, BUT WILL REPAIR THE RECALLE WORK. *AK THE DEALER SOLD THE CONSUMER THE WRONG CABLE.
NHTSA complaint #10075762 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 6,000 milesColorado Springs, CO
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
IN LESS THAN 6,000 MILES, THE RIGHT REAR TIRE SEPARATED WITHOUT ANY INDICATION OF A FAILURE. *AK
NHTSA complaint #10046228 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Muskego, WI
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
REFER TO TSB# SB9601L005 / NHTSA# 049410 THIS PAST SUMMER I CHANGED THE SPARK PLUGS AGAIN. WHEN I PULLED THE OLD PLUGS, 4 HAD OIL SITTING ON THE TOP SIDE OF THE PLUGS AND THE PLUG BOOTS WERE COVERED WITH OIL. 2 WEEKS AGO, MY TROOPER STARTED BAD EVERYDAY, AND MOST OF THE TIME MY "CHECK TRANS" LIGHT WAS COMING ON, SO I HAD TO RESTART, AND MANY TIMES WHILE DRIVING FROM A STOP, THE "CHECK TRANS" LIGHT WOULD COME ON AGAIN, THUS DEFAULTING MY TRANSMISSION INTO 3RD GEAR, (PRETTY DANGEROUS WHEN YOU ARE TRYING TO GET THROUGH AN INTERSECTION FAST IN ORDER NOT TO GET INTO AN ACCIDENT, OR PULLING INTO TRAFFIC). LAST WEEK I PULLED THE PLUG WIRES AGAIN (OIL POOLED AGAIN). I PULLED ALL THE PLUGS, WIPED THEM CLEAN AS WELL AS THE WIRES AND ALSO CLEANED THE PLUG TUBES AS WELL. TROOPER RAN GREAT THEN. I CALLED 2 ISUZU DEALERS TO ASK ABOUT THE TSB WHERE IT REFERS TO OIL IN THE SPARK PLUG WELLS, BOTH DEALERS SAID A NEW WIRE KIT HAD TO BE INSTALLED TO SEAL THE OIL LEAK (FOR AN OIL LEAK?) I WENT AND BOUGHT A NEW "UPDATED" SET FOR $64.00. FROM WHAT I'M TOLD, THE NEW WIRE SET HAS A WIDER DIAMETER TO SEAL INSIDE THE TUBES BETTER. SATURDAY I INSTALLED THE NEW WIRES, AS WELL AS NEW SPARK PLUGS AGAIN THERE WAS OIL AGAIN ACCUMULATED WITHIN 1 DAY OF LIGHT DRIVING. YESTERDAY I PULLED THE WIRES FROM THE TUBES THAT HAD PREVIOUSLY BEEN POOLING THE OIL. NOT ONE DROP WAS FOUND- THE NEW WIRES WORK! WHY DIDN'T ISUZU PAY FOR THE NEW WIRES AND INSTALL THEM ON A RECALL INSTEAD OF A TSB WHERE IT IS MY RESPONSIBILITY TO PAY FOR THEIR MISTAKE? WITH ALL THE OIL POOLED INSIDE 4 SPARK PLUG WELLS AND ALL OVER THE WIRES, IT GIVES THE COIL A PATH OTHER THAN THE SPARK PLUG (TO THE ENGINE, WHICH IS CHASSIS GROUND)- WHICH HAPPENS TO BE WHERE ALL ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS ARE CONNECTED IN THE VEHICLE THUS CAUSING MAJOR PROBLEMS WHEN A SHORT CIRCUIT OCCURS. MY TROOPER IS RUNNING GREAT NOW, WITH NO APPARENT ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS IN SIGHT, AND NO OIL POOL ON THE PLUGS. TS
NHTSA complaint #10000442 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Tampa, FL
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
STUDS ON DRIVERS SIDE TIRE BROKE WHEN TRYING TO REMOVE LUGS: NUTS. DEALER STUDS WERE MADE OF AN ALLOY. CONSUMER WAS NOT ABLE TO CHANGE TIRES BECAUSE STUDS WOULDBREAK. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.
NHTSA complaint #8018750 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Tampa, FL
TIRES
TRIED TO GET TIRES ROTATED MECHANIC REFUSED BECAUSE THEY BREAK OFF AND I COULD BE STUCK IN THE MIDDLE OF NOWHERE UNABLE TO CHANGE MY TIRE WITHOUT REPLACING ALL THE STUDS WHICH WOULD BE VERY COSTLY OF WHICH I COULD NOT AFFORD THE COST OF REPLACEMENT AND NOW HAVE TO WORRY IF I DO GET A FLAT AM I GOING TO BE STUCK SOMEWHERE AND NOT HAVE TO MONEY TO REPLACE THEM.
NHTSA complaint #760087 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Statent Island, NY
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
WOULD BE DRIVING VEHICLE WHEN ALL POWER DOOR LOCKS WOULD UNLOCK BY THEMSELVES. IF VEHICLE IS PARKED, DOOR KEY FAILS TO LOCK DRIVER'S SIDE. WOULD HAVE TO TURN OFF ALARM TO MANUALLY LOCK DOOR. SHUTTING DOOR WOULD AUTOMATICALLY UNLOCK THEM. WILL BE TAKING TO DEALER TO HAVE MECHANIC CHECK OUT SYSTEM.
NHTSA complaint #875438 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Bedford, TX
TIRES
THIS IS THE SECOND TBRIDESTONE TIRE IN TWO MONTHS THAT I HAVE LOST TREAD FROM. I HAVE BEEN LUCKY TWICE AND DON'T WANT A THIRD INCIDENT. I WAS IN 5:30PM TRAFFIC AND FELT THAT THE CAR WAS NOT RIDING CORRECTLY I DECIDED TO EXIT THE FREEWAY AND WHEN I DID I LOST HALF OF THE TREAD. I STILL HAVE THE TIRE IN MY CAR. I DROVE IMMEDIATLEY TO A LOCAL FIRESTONE DEALER AND THE BEST THEY WOULD DO IS PRO-RATE MY ANOTHER BRIDGESTONE DUELER TIRE. I'M STUCK BECAUSE THESE TIRES ARE NOT IN THE RECALL AND SHOULD BE!! NOW I HAVE TO PAY FOR A NEW SET OF TIRES. THIS PROBLEM IS MORE WIDESPREAD THAN BRIDGESTONE LEADS THE PUBLIC TO THINK! PLEASE HELP!!( DOT NUMBER: EJMT TIRE SIZE: P24570R16 )
NHTSA complaint #728919 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Bedford, TX
TIRES
ORIGINAL TIRES ON VEHICLE WERE DUELER 684. REPLACED WITH SAME TIRE ABOUT 2 YEARS AGO. UNDERSTOOD AT THAT TIME THE DUELER 684 WAS NO LONGER PRODUCED BUT LOCAL FIRESTONE STORE SPECIAL ORDERED LAST 3 TIRES FROM ANOTHER LOCATION'S STOCK SO I WOULD ONLY HAVE TO REPLACE 3 TIRES AND USE MY ORIGINAL UNUSED SPARE. ON 6/12/00 I NOTICED A BULGE ON BACK LEFT TIRE WITH SMALLTIRE SEPARATION. I IMMEDIATELY REPLACED WITH SPARE. DURING THE WEEK BEFORE I TOOK IT TO FIRESTONE FOR REPLACEMENT THE DEFECTIVE TIRE WAS ON MY SPARE RACK AND TOTALLY DECOMPRESSED WITH HALF OF THE TIRE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE TIRE. I WAS LUCKY! LOCAL FIRESTONE DEALER (STORE #008842) PRO-RATED TIRE FOR $49.99. TIRE ONLY HAD ABOUT 30,000 MILES ON IT. FIRESTONE REPLACED WITH DUELER H/L P-MET P245/70R16. OTHER TROOPER AND SAME TIRE OWNERS SHOULD ALSO KNOW ABOUT THIS TIRE!! I DO NOT FEEL SAFE DRIVING ON THE DUELER 684'S AND HOPE THESE ARE ALSO RECALLED!( DOT NUMBER: Y7MT TIRE SIZE: P245/70R16 )
NHTSA complaint #727213 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Oaklawn, IL
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
RECEIVED 94V132000 CONCERNING ENGINE CAMSHAFT FAILURE IN MAIL & CONTACTED DEALERSHIP FOR AN APPOINTMENT. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIRS ONE YEAR LATER, BUT REMEDY FAILED . DEALERSHIP WAS REFUSING TO REPAIR CAMSHAFT AGAIN.
NHTSA complaint #861878 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Brooklyn, NY
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
DEFECTIVE CLUTCH HYDRAULIC SYSTEM.
NHTSA complaint #517125 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Pagosa SPR, CO
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
DURING VEHICLE COLLISION CONSUMER SLID THROUGH SEAT BELT DUE TO ANGLE OF THE SEAT BACK, INJURIES TO CONSUMER. MJS
NHTSA complaint #546456 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Kula, HI
STRUCTURE
VEHICLE TOTALED IN A NO FAULT ACCIDENT DUE TO DEFECTIVE DESIGN (TOP HEAVY) RESULTING IN VEHICLE ROLLOVER. MJS
NHTSA complaint #523718 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Groton, CT
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
I HAVE HAD THIS LIFTER PROBLEM FOR A WHILE AND WAS JUST INFORMED ON 03/22/99 BY A MECHANIC THAT WORKED FOR ISUZU A ONE TIME. HE SAID THAT THE 93' TROOPERS HAVE HAD A PROBLEM WITH THE LIFTERS SINCE THEY CAME OUT.
NHTSA complaint #704912 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
West Long Branch, NJCrash2 injured
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
WHILE DRIVING AND ENTERING NJ TURNPIKE ON RAMP, APPROXIMATELY 40MPH, DEBRIS ON ROAD, TRYING TO AVOID, THE VEHICLE ROLLED ONCE AND SLID ONTO THE PASSENGER'S SIDE, SKIDDED AND CAME TO STOP. GAS TANK CRACKED AND VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED. DEAL/MANUFACTURER NOT AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. POLICE REPORT TAKEN, DOT IS INVESTIGATING THE SITUATION. *AK
NHTSA complaint #835248 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
West Long Branch, NJCrash2 injured
SUSPENSION
WHILE DRIVING AND ENTERING NJ TURNPIKE ON RAMP, APPROXIMATELY 40MPH, DEBRIS ON ROAD, TRYING TO AVOID, THE VEHICLE ROLLED ONCE AND SLID ONTO THE PASSENGER'S SIDE, SKIDDED AND CAME TO STOP. GAS TANK CRACKED AND VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED. DEAL/MANUFACTURER NOT AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. POLICE REPORT TAKEN, DOT IS INVESTIGATING THE SITUATION. *AK
NHTSA complaint #835248 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Trail, 00
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
VALVE COVER GASKET FAILURE. ISUZU SEEMS TO HAVE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH FAILURE OF THE VALVE COVER GASKET AND THE TIMING BELT TENSIONER.
NHTSA complaint #536342 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Colorado Springs, CO
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
AIR CONDITIONER'S COMRESSOR/ EXPANSION VALVE FAILED.
NHTSA complaint #520892 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Brooklyn, NY
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
THE OIL SEAL FAILED.
NHTSA complaint #517125 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Brooklyn, NY
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
THE CLUTCH'S HYDRAULIC SYSTEM FAILED.
NHTSA complaint #517125 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.