Isuzu Trooper 1988
Model Trooper made in 1988 by Isuzu got 23 consumer complains, 5 investigations there are 2 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, exterior lighting and fuel system, gasoline. Technical service bulletines regarding equipment. The car had some investigations: engine and engine cooling, structure and visibility. There were some recalls concerningtrailer hitches, visibility. The car has one 2.6l engine.
Model 1988
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 2.6L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | 4WD | 16/18/17 | 18/24/20 | Regular | $ 882 | 18 | 870831 |
| ( 2.6L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | 4WD | 16/19/17 | 18/24/20 | Regular | $ 882 | 18 | 870831 |
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM | ||||||
| EA92018 | ISUZU MANUFACTURING SERVICES OF AMERICA | 06/02/1992 | 04/02/1993 | HEATER CORE FAILURE | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| DP92005 | ISUZU MANUFACTURING SERVICES OF AMERICA | 03/03/1992 | 06/02/1992 | DEFECTIVE HEATER CORES | ||
| Defective heater cores | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 11/01/1993 | 1 | ||
| Temperature gauge failed to indicate that engine was overheating. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 12/30/1999 | 06/01/1999 | ||
| The engine(cylinder head) broke, refused to do the check up on the car before the guarantee expired. please help me this dealer is doing injustice to people like me. thanks. *ak | |||
| 07/10/1996 | |||
| While driving the vehicle the engine heads blew out several times. *ak | |||
| 12/14/1995 | 4 | ||
| Cracked head caused engine failure. *dh | |||
| 11/01/1993 | 2 | ||
| Engine cylinder head cracked at weak point and was replaced/second cylinder head warped due to engine heat. *ak | |||
| 10/14/1994 | 1 | ||
| Air pockets in engine head allowed water to enter engine cylinders, eminating fog/steam. *aw | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||
| 03/20/1995 | 0 | ||
| Headlight cover seals fail, allowing water to collect inside of headlight, resulting in lights being refracted/poor visibility. *skd | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||
| 01/13/1997 | 1 | 01/01/1993 | |
| Fuel pump caught fire, causing an explosion. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 06/06/1996 | |||
| Consumer states that he started smelling , when investigated found that the vent pump on the gas tank was rusted and he had to replace the whole gas tank.*ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 10/10/1990 | 0 | ||
| Wheel retaining nut pins that hold wheels on the axles are too soft, causing pins to shear from being constantly removed for tire repair . *aw | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||
| 07/15/2002 | |||
| Retractor for driver's side seatbelt was replaced at 75000 miles, and at 150,000 miles, retractor failed again. consumer was concerned that seatbelt might not hold in an accident. please provide any further information.*ak | |||
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - RECLINER | |||
| 02/09/1998 | 1 | 11/06/1990 | |
| During a collision driver's seat back failed, causing injury. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||
| 07/10/1995 | 0 | ||
| Brake pads overheat due to dust. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 07/10/1995 | 0 | ||
| Brake rotors failed. *skd | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | |||
| 10/29/1992 | |||
| Front and rear door hinges will bind, and when door is shut, will not hatch. ak | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||
| 1 | 06/01/1997 | ||
| Vehicle rolled over in accident. | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 08/22/1996 | 1 | 10/21/1988 | |
| Wheel lug nuts stripped, making it difficult to change flat tire. | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 12/22/1993 | 1 | ||
| Sudden acceleration, causing accident/injury. *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM | |||
| 1 | 05/07/1991 | ||
| Heater hose clip/bolt ruptured fuel line pipe causing fire prior to recall. (89v-001) | |||
| WHEELS - LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS | |||
| Three wheel studs sheered off, 5 studs failed due to weak metal. | |||
| 08/09/1997 | 5 | 03/01/1989 | |
| Wheel lug studs sheer off upon routine removal/replacement of tire. | |||
| 08/22/1996 | 1 | 10/21/1988 | |
| Wheel lug nuts stripped, making it difficult to change flat tire. | |||
| 05/25/1995 | |||
| Lug nuts disintegrated; could cause wheel to fall off while driving. tt | |||