Complaints
20
Crashes
1
Fires
2
Injuries
4
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1988 Isuzu Trooper Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#14 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
#24 complaints
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
#31 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1988 Isuzu Trooper.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 4 | — | — | — | |
| WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS | 4 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 1 | — | — | — | |
| TIRES | 1 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM | 1 | — | 1 | — |
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