Isuzu Trooper 1990
Model Trooper made in 1990 by Isuzu got 31 consumer complains, 6 investigations there are 3 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and equipment. Technical service bulletines regarding equipment. The car had some investigations: engine and engine cooling, structure and visibility. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling, power train and trailer hitches. The car has 2 modeles with engines 2.6l, 2.8l.
Model 1990
| 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 | 15/18/16 | 17/23/19 | Regular | $ 984 | 18 | 890821 |
| ( 2.6L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | 4WD | 16/18/17 | 18/24/20 | Regular | $ 926 | 18 | 890821 |
| ( 2.8L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | 4WD | 15/18/16 | 16/24/19 | Regular | $ 984 | 18 | 890827 |
| ( 2.8L) | 6 | Manual, 5 gears | 4WD | 15/18/16 | 17/22/19 | Regular | $ 984 | 18 | 890827 |
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - HOSE | ||||||||||||||||
| 90V166000 | ISUZU MOTORS LIMITED | from 01/01/1990 to 06/01/1990 | V (Vehicle) | 12222 | 10/15/1990 | MFR | ISUZU MANUFACTURING SERVICES OF AMERICA | 09/20/1990 | 09/28/1990 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Improperly installed hose on the oil cooler could come in contact with the exhaust manifold and could melt. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Engine oil could leak out with potential for engineseizure and damage and could result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Properly install cooler hose clip to prevent contact with exhaust manifold. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: engine oil cooler hose.vehicle description: multi-purpose passenger vehicles with v6 engines. | |||||||||||||||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | ||||||||||||||||
| 90V167000 | ISUZU MOTORS LIMITED | from 09/01/1989 to 08/01/1990 | V (Vehicle) | 17048 | 10/15/1990 | MFR | ISUZU MANUFACTURING SERVICES OF AMERICA | 09/20/1990 | 09/28/1990 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Putting in more transmission oil than specified can cause oil to bleed through air groove on to the exhaust manifold if oil temperature rises. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This could cause smoke emission from the manifold, whichcould ignite rubber hoses and result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace oil level gauge and notify owners to use only the specified amount of automatic transmission fluid. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: transmission oil level gauge.vehicle description: multi-purpose passenger vehicles with v6 engines and onlyautomatic transmission vehicles. | |||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
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 | ||||||
| DP92015 | ISUZU MANUFACTURING SERVICES OF AMERICA | 07/30/1992 | 11/25/1992 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | ||
| Engine compartment fires | ||||||
| PE90087 | ISUZU MANUFACTURING SERVICES OF AMERICA | 06/06/1990 | 10/12/1990 | DIESEL ENGINE SURGE | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| STRUCTURE | ||||||
| EA91033 | ISUZU MANUFACTURING SERVICES OF AMERICA | 07/15/1991 | 07/28/1992 | REAR DOOR HINGE SEPARATION | 92V093000 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| PE91046 | ISUZU MANUFACTURING SERVICES OF AMERICA | 02/19/1991 | 07/15/1991 | REAR DOOR HINGE SEPARATION | ||
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 05/04/2003 | |||
| My 1990 isuzu trooper is exhibiting dangerous revving and dropping of the idle. the truck accelerates without warning and is impossible now to drive safely. it is my understanding that the ecu in these trucks is faulty due to manufacturing defects. i further understand that thousands of others have these problems. please initiate a recall of these vehicles and force isuzu to repair these dangerous defects at their expense, not the consumers'. please take action on this extremely dangerous situation. i would appreciate your instructing isuzu to contact me with information on where i can have my truck towed to be repaired. it is not safe to drive it. several garages said they cannot diagnose and fix the problem, and that isuzu must resolve the problem. many thanks for your consideration. *nlm | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| 06/01/1991 | 2 | ||
| When driving the vehicle will cut off without no warning due to an electrical malfunction. *ak *slc | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | |||
| 05/05/2001 | |||
| Consumer pulled into parking lot, and noticed smoke from front of vehicle. stopped vehicle , turned off engine, and saw flames were coming from under fender on passenger side. vehicle was totalled.*ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 01/01/2003 | 60 | 08/01/1996 | |
| My 1990 isuzu trooper, standard, intensifies its revs in idle suddenly. sometimes it goes up and down, up and down... and i can see how the temp gauge rises quickly. my momentary solution in such cases is to stop the car and shut off the ignition and wait, sometimes this leaves me some minutes until it starts revving up and down again. no injuries so far, but i have not been using the truck much for this same reason. i would like to know what id the cause so that my mechanic can solve it. *nm | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - HOSE | |||
| 08/03/1996 | 1 | 06/07/1990 | |
| Engine oil coler hose that was laying against the manifold melted/burst. *ak | |||
| 08/03/1996 | 3 | 07/01/1990 | |
| Engine cooler hose recall repairs refused due to model (90v-166). *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 03/20/1996 | 1 | 02/01/1991 | |
| Engine head cracked. | |||
| 03/20/1996 | 1 | 02/01/1991 | |
| Timing belt replaced. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 06/01/1994 | 2 | 03/01/1990 | |
| Engine failure. | |||
| 08/20/1996 | 1 | 10/01/1995 | |
| Engine compartment fire. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL | |||
| 03/20/1996 | 1 | 02/01/1991 | |
| Oxygen sensor replaced. | |||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||
| 06/23/1996 | 1 | 02/01/1991 | |
| Air conditioner repaired. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY | |||
| 11/13/1993 | 1 | 10/01/1995 | |
| Fuel line leak, causing fire. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 08/03/1996 | 1 | 06/07/1990 | |
| Due to the hose lying against the manifold and melting it burst while driving, component was previously repaired as a recall however failed after repair. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 07/01/1999 | |||
| This vehicle started on fire; think it is in relation to transmission dip stick leak. *ak | |||
| 12/25/1996 | 0 | ||
| While driving, pulled off to rest stop, noticed smoke coming from engine as slowing down, at rest stop, observed flames coming through crevice of vehicle, another motorist used fire extinguisher. vehicle at repair shop. was informed seal went out in transmission. *ak | |||
| 03/17/1995 | 7 | ||
| Transmission failure. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | |||
| 09/09/1994 | 9 | ||
| Clutch failure. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DRIVESHAFT | |||
| 03/23/1995 | |||
| Drive shaft fell while vehicle was being driven. tt | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| The passenger side seat belt buckle broke . tt | |||
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - RECLINER | |||
| 11/20/1996 | 1 | 10/15/1990 | |
| During a rearend collision, driver's seatback broke, causing minor injury to driver. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 09/15/1994 | |||
| While driving on the road at 15mph went to apply brakes and heard loud grinding noises, pulled over to the side. consumer contacted dealer and manufacturer. isuzu rep told owner that the brakes are still safe. *ak *ml | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER | |||
| 06/23/1996 | 1 | 02/01/1991 | |
| Rear calipers froze. | |||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||
| 11/27/1993 | 1 | ||
| Experienced a rollover while driving down hill, the car started to fishtail and turned around into on coming traffic and the trooper rolled over onto the right side. consumer was injured in accident. *slc | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||
| 10/01/1992 | |||
| Bottom of the rear door rusted out due to a design defect. drain holes were not drilled. consequently water was captured and door rusted out. could present a safety concern. *ak | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | |||
| 05/01/1994 | |||
| Passenager ft/rr and driver door fly open while turning a curve, after being closed and locked, possibly due to broken hinges. *ak | |||
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||
| 11/27/1993 | 1 | ||
| Experienced a rollover while driving down hill, the car started to fishtail and turned around into on coming traffic and the trooper rolled over onto the right side. consumer was injured in accident. *slc | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 05/15/1999 | 1 | ||
| The back left tire was defective (steel showing) causing the driver to loose control and run across the s/b lane of traffic and struck a guardrail, the vehicle the overturned going over the gouardrail down into a creek bed, the vehicle then flipped rear over front one complete time, all 4 occupants were injured (bridgeston/firestone p235/75r15, radial atx m/s, vdhl1m0254, left rear). nlm | |||
| TIRES - TREAD/BELT | |||
| 07/21/2003 | 130000 | 1 | |
| Rear passenger side tire tread started to separate, causing the consumer had to pull over. sears, trail handler, size#p235/75/r15, dot#3dhllbe488. *ak | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 05/04/2003 | |||
| My 1990 isuzu trooper is exhibiting dangerous revving and dropping of the idle. the truck accelerates without warning and is impossible now to drive safely. it is my understanding that the ecu in these trucks is faulty due to manufacturing defects. i further understand that thousands of others have these problems. please initiate a recall of these vehicles and force isuzu to repair these dangerous defects at their expense, not the consumers'. please take action on this extremely dangerous situation. i would appreciate your instructing isuzu to contact me with information on where i can have my truck towed to be repaired. it is not safe to drive it. several garages said they cannot diagnose and fix the problem, and that isuzu must resolve the problem. many thanks for your consideration. *nlm | |||