Complaints
18
Crashes
2
Fires
0
Injuries
4
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1997 Isuzu Trooper Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#13 complaints
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
Avg mileage:68,950 mi
#21 complaints
AIR BAGS
Crash-related:1
#31 complaints
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1997 Isuzu Trooper.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | 3 | — | — | 68,950 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 | — | — | 8,150 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 65,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING:LINKAGES | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 1 | — | — | 154,000 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 1 | — | — | — |
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
68,950
AIR BAGS
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
8,150
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
65,000
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
STEERING:LINKAGES
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
154,000
SUSPENSION:FRONT
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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