Complaints
71
Crashes
5
Fires
23
Injuries
4
Fatalities
3
Recalls
0
Worst 1991 Isuzu Trooper Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#19 complaints
Automatic Transmission
Fires:4
#28 complaints
Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs
#36 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
Fires:6
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1991 Isuzu Trooper.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic Transmission | 9 | — | 4 | — | |
| Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs | 8 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 6 | — | 6 | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 4 | — | 2 | — | |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| Fuel Pump | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood | 2 | — | 2 | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System | 2 | — | 2 | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Module | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Hoses/Lines/Piping/Fittings | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights:Switch | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Park/Neutral Start Interlock Switch | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Power Train:Clutch Assembly | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Manual Transmission | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seats:Mid/Rear Assembly | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Bumpers | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 1 | — | — | — |
Automatic Transmission
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
4
Avg Miles
—
Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
6
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
—
Tires:Tread/Belt
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Fuel Pump
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition:Module
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Hoses/Lines/Piping/Fittings
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Headlights:Switch
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Park/Neutral Start Interlock Switch
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Clutch Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Manual Transmission
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seats:Mid/Rear Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Bumpers
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Door
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1991 Isuzu Trooper — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1991 Isuzu Trooper reliable?
Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 1991 Isuzu Trooper has 71 NHTSA complaints, 5 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Automatic Transmission with 9 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1991 Isuzu Trooper?
Top reported problems: Automatic Transmission (9 complaints); Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs (8 complaints); Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline (6 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
How safe is the 1991 Isuzu Trooper?
NHTSA complaints for the 1991 Isuzu Trooper include 5 crash-related reports, 23 fire reports, 4 injuries, and 3 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 1991 Isuzu Trooper have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1991 Isuzu Trooper as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 1991 Isuzu Trooper?
Slightly worse than average. Most owners are fine; problem clusters are concentrated around specific components. Check the issues table below and match against the specific car's mileage.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Isuzu Trooper reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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