Isuzu Trooper 1987
Model Trooper made in 1987 by Isuzu got 9 consumer complains, 6 investigations there are 3 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline and power train. Technical service bulletines regarding equipment. The car had some investigations: engine and engine cooling, structure and visibility. There were some recalls concerningstructure, trailer hitches and visibility. The car has 2 modeles with engines 2.2l, 2.3l.
Model 1987
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 2.2L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | 4WD | 25/25/25 | 29/32/30 | D | $ 600 | 18 | 860804 |
| ( 2.3L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | 4WD | 17/20/18 | 19/26/21 | Regular | $ 792 | 18 | 861101 |
| ( 2.3L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | 4WD | 18/21/19 | 20/27/22 | Regular | $ 750 | 18 | 861101 |
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | ||||||||||||||||
| 92V093000 | ISUZU MOTORS LIMITED | from 09/01/1983 to 08/01/1987 | V (Vehicle) | 49300 | 11/24/1992 | ODI | ISUZU MANUFACTURING SERVICES OF AMERICA | 07/27/1992 | 07/31/1992 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Trucks used in the salt-belt states can have accumulated corrosion in the hinges of the rear doors. if the vehicles also have misaligned door latches and strikers, it is possible to close the doors in a false latch condition. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | In the false latch condition, the rear doors may givethe impression that the door is properly latched when it is not. this could leadto passengers and/or cargo falling from rear doors which can open without priorwarning. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Check the door latches and strikers for correct alignment and repair if necessary; also inspect rear door hinges for corrosion and replace if necessary. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: rear door hinges.vehicle description: utility vehicle. | |||||||||||||||
| TRAILER HITCHES | ||||||||||||||||
| 93E023000 | REESE PRODUCTS, INC | E (Equipment) | 670 | 07/22/1993 | MFR | ISUZU MANUFACTURING SERVICES OF AMERICA | 07/22/1993 | 07/27/1993 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | The weld on the receiver unit of the trailer hitch can break. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the failure occurs, the trailer can separate from thetowing vehicle, and could result in a vehicle crash without warning. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace the trailer hitch. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: trailer hitch.equipment description: reese class ii trailer hitch, part no. 06070.note: if your vehicle is presented to the dealer from whom you purchased theitem on an agreed service date and the remedy is not provided or the remedy does correct the safety-related defect or noncompliance, please contact reese products warranty department at 1-800-326-1090, ext. 203. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM | ||||||||||||||||
| 89V001000 | ISUZU MOTORS LIMITED | from 11/01/1986 to 06/01/1988 | V (Vehicle) | 463 | 01/20/1989 | MFR | ISUZU MANUFACTURING SERVICES OF AMERICA | 12/04/1989 | 01/18/1989 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Due to insufficient clearance between a bolt that fixes the heater to the vehicle body and a fuel delivery pipe and between a rear heater hose clip, use under servere conditions could cause pipe rupture and fuel leakage. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This could result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Install new lines and a clip. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: rear heater.vehicle description: multi purpose vehicles equipped with rear heaters. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||||
| SB0012S002 | 03/01/2000 | 612590 | This technical service bulletin outlines the detailed procedures for the air conditioning system conversion / retrofit. *tt | 06/09/2000 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ||||||
| PE90087 | ISUZU MANUFACTURING SERVICES OF AMERICA | 06/06/1990 | 10/12/1990 | DIESEL ENGINE SURGE | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| STRUCTURE | ||||||
| PE91046 | ISUZU MANUFACTURING SERVICES OF AMERICA | 02/19/1991 | 07/15/1991 | REAR DOOR HINGE SEPARATION | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| EA91033 | ISUZU MANUFACTURING SERVICES OF AMERICA | 07/15/1991 | 07/28/1992 | REAR DOOR HINGE SEPARATION | 92V093000 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| VISIBILITY | ||||||
| PE90059 | ISUZU MANUFACTURING SERVICES OF AMERICA | 03/15/1990 | 06/22/1990 | WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILS | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM | ||||||
| DP92005 | ISUZU MANUFACTURING SERVICES OF AMERICA | 03/03/1992 | 06/02/1992 | DEFECTIVE HEATER CORES | ||
| Defective heater cores | ||||||
| EA92018 | ISUZU MANUFACTURING SERVICES OF AMERICA | 06/02/1992 | 04/02/1993 | HEATER CORE FAILURE | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 05/01/1988 | 1 | ||
| Cylinder head warped/cracked. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLER PIPE AND CAP | |||
| 07/26/1995 | |||
| Cracked fuel tank filler neck; also, replaced door handles. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE HUBS | |||
| 06/12/1989 | 5 | ||
| During cold weather, front hubs were locking up on their own when vehicle was in 2nd gear. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||
| 05/01/1988 | 1 | ||
| Five speed transmission failed. | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||
| 01/01/1996 | 1 | ||
| Seat belt retractor failed. *dsh | |||
| SEATS | |||
| Drivers side seat frame broke resulting in severe rocking of seat. please describe details. tt | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||
| 07/26/1995 | |||
| Cracked fuel tank filler neck; also, replaced door handles. *ak | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - HUB | |||
| 05/01/1988 | 1 | ||
| Front hubs noisy. *dsh | |||
| WHEELS | |||
| 12/19/1996 | |||
| While driving the right front wheel locked up, unable to control vehicle. drove vehicle about 10mph home. did not take vehicle to dealer. replaced hub a couple of times before this happened to the vehicle. *ak | |||