Complaints
105
Crashes
12
Fires
1
Injuries
7
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1999 Isuzu Trooper Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#129 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
Avg mileage:61,596 mi
Crash-related:1
#217 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
Avg mileage:79,033 mi
#310 complaints
Engine & Cooling
Avg mileage:66,765 mi
Fires:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1999 Isuzu Trooper.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 29 | 1 | — | 61,596 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 17 | — | — | 79,033 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 10 | — | 1 | 66,765 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 7 | 1 | — | 115,895 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 6 | 3 | — | 76,590 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Side/Rear Glass | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Starter Assembly | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Crankcase (Pcv) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Parking Brake:Conventional | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Manual Transmission | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Linkages | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front | 1 | — | — | — |
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
29
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
61,596
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
17
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
79,033
Engine & Cooling
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
66,765
Unintended Acceleration
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
115,895
Automatic Transmission
6
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
76,590
Electrical Faults
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine Problems
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc.
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structural Problems
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Side/Rear Glass
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Windshield
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Starter Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Crankcase (Pcv)
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Interior Lighting
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Parking Brake:Conventional
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Manual Transmission
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Linkages
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1999 Isuzu Trooper — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1999 Isuzu Trooper reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 1999 Isuzu Trooper has 105 NHTSA complaints, 12 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine with 29 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1999 Isuzu Trooper?
Top reported problems: Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine (29 complaints, avg 61,596 mi); Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline (17 complaints, avg 79,033 mi); Engine & Cooling (10 complaints, avg 66,765 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 1999 Isuzu Trooper?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 73,454 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1999 Isuzu Trooper?
NHTSA complaints for the 1999 Isuzu Trooper include 12 crash-related reports, 1 fire reports, 7 injuries, and 0 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 1999 Isuzu Trooper have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1999 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 1999 Isuzu Trooper?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (engine and engine cooling:engine) and verify open recalls have been addressed.
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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