Complaints
66
Crashes
5
Fires
1
Injuries
5
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1996 Isuzu Trooper Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#17 complaints
SUSPENSION
Avg mileage:124,567 mi
#25 complaints
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Crash-related:2
#34 complaints
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1996 Isuzu Trooper.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION | 7 | — | — | 124,567 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 5 | 2 | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 4 | — | — | — | |
| TIRES:SIDEWALL | 4 | — | — | 60,000 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | 3 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES | 3 | — | — | — | |
| TIRES | 3 | — | — | 118,500 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 3 | — | — | 180,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 2 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 2 | — | — | — | |
| SEATS | 2 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING | 2 | — | — | 124,567 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 2 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 2 | 1 | — | 72,075 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 124,567 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 1 | — | — | — |
SUSPENSION
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
124,567
SUSPENSION:FRONT
5
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
TIRES:SIDEWALL
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
60,000
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
TIRES
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
118,500
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
180,000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SEATS
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
STEERING
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
124,567
STRUCTURE
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
STRUCTURE:BODY
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
72,075
AIR BAGS
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
124,567
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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