Isuzu Trooper 1997
Model Trooper made in 1997 by Isuzu got 22 consumer complains there are 2 recalls as well as 8 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags, engine and engine cooling and exterior lighting. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, engine and engine cooling and equipment. There were some recalls concerningservice brakes, hydraulic, suspension. The car has one 3.2l engine.
Model 1997
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 3.2L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | 4WD | 14/18/16 | 16/23/18 | Regular | $ 1125 | 18 | 960825 |
| ( 3.2L) | 6 | Manual, 5 gears | 4WD | 16/18/17 | 17/23/20 | Regular | $ 1058 | 18 | 960825 |
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 97V092001 | ISUZU MOTORS LIMITED | from 06/30/1996 to 02/28/1997 | V (Vehicle) | 6667 | 06/29/1997 | MFR | ISUZU MANUFACTURING SERVICES OF AMERICA | 06/03/1997 | 06/06/1997 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The left front brake lines were installed improperly at the assembly line resulting in insufficient clearance between the brake line and an upper control arm of the suspension. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The line can be damaged during vehicle operation and can result in brake fluid leakage, reduced brake effectiveness, and increased stopping distances. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the clearance between the brake line and the upper control arm. if the clearance is not according to specifications, the brake line will be replaced. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began june 29, 1997.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact isuzu at 1-800-255-6727.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
| SUSPENSION | ||||||||||||||||
| 97V035001 | ISUZU MOTORS LIMITED | from 08/01/1996 to 11/10/1996 | V (Vehicle) | 270 | 03/13/1997 | MFR | ISUZU MANUFACTURING SERVICES OF AMERICA | 03/11/1997 | 04/08/1997 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | These vehicles were manufactured without a lock washer and/or screws in the front hub. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The bearing adjustment nut can loosen, resulting in too much free play between the wheel and axle. the bearing can seize, causing the wheel to lock affecting vehicle directional control increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the front hubs to determine if the lock washer and screws were properly installed. if not, they will make the necessary repairs. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification:owner notification is expected to beginapril 10, 1997. note:owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact isuzu of pr at 1-809-792-5858.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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| 97090198L008 | 09/01/1997 | 54231 | Service information on text and artwork contained in the following electrical troubleshooting manual (etm), have been revised. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| SB0001S002 | 03/01/2000 | 614142 | Some 1997 and earlier vehicles may exhibit a condition of ticking sounds coming from the valvetrain during normal operation. *tt | 09/29/2000 | |
| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS | |||||
| SB9704L001 | 01/01/1997 | 52654 | New dual air bag safety materials. *tw | 08/21/1997 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 0305S001 | 05/01/2003 | 0205S003 | 10001770 | Transmission indicator light may be on and diagnostic trouble code p1870 is set in the powertrain control module (pcm). *tt | 06/25/2003 |
| 0205S003 | 12/01/2002 | 10000816 | Transmission indicator light may be on and diagnostic trouble code p1870 is set in the pcm (powertrain control module). *tt | 04/01/2003 | |
| SEATS | |||||
| SB9914S007 | 04/01/1999 | 606029 | Information regarding the availability of the child seat tether anchor kit. *tt | 08/05/1999 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | |||||
| SB9709L001 | 01/01/1997 | 52187 | 1997 trooper (ux) abs front wheel speed sensor replacement procedures (workshop manual revision). *tw | 07/17/1997 | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| 9807L001 | 07/01/1998 | 602255 | A new type of lsd lubricant was introdued which contains friction mdifiers, necessary for proper lsd function. *yc | 10/20/1998 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||
| 03/15/1997 | |||
| Consumer was involved in a rear end collision traveling about 45 mph, impact 30 mph, damage to the front end. the driver's and passenger's side air bags did not deploy, causing injuries to the driver and the passenger. *ak | |||
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||
| 03/15/1997 | |||
| Consumer was involved in a rear end collision traveling about 45 mph, impact 30 mph, damage to the front end. the driver's and passenger's side air bags did not deploy, causing injuries to the driver and the passenger. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 03/06/2004 | 8150 | 16 | 04/17/1998 |
| Hydrolic lifters stick, very loud and noticable engine noise. they have stuck since shortly after purchase of vehicle. they unstick immediately after synthetic oil change, but only for a brief period of time.*ak dealership(s) used this window of time to thier advantage to avoid repairing vehicle under warranty, sending consumer away to see if it works. manaufacturer recommends synthetic oil to correct. does not work. several incidents. countless failures. will pay out of pocket for new lifters, approximately $1,800.00. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||
| 06/10/1999 | 1 | 08/01/2097 | |
| A hideous, loud noise comes from underneath the chassis. the dealer told me it comes from the muffler. it was reported to the dealer while the vehicle was still under warranty. the dealer and manufacturer refuse to correct the problem. the dealer tells me that it would cost in excess of $800 to fix the problem. this is a manufacturing defect and should be fixed either by the dealer or the manufacturer. there should have been a service bulletin or a recall on this problem, because the dealer, when i mentioned the problem the very first time, picked up on it right away.*ak | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS | |||
| 08/28/2001 | |||
| Brake fluid leaks. brake light would come on. brake pedal would go to the floor when appl steering shaft. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | |||
| 12/01/1998 | 1 | ||
| Fuel warning light malfunctioned. *yc | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | |||
| 09/19/2004 | 65000 | 1 | 05/25/1997 |
| During braking, with no gas pedal pressure being applied, engine continued at high rpms making braking difficult. vehicle with no gas pedal pressure would proceed at 30 mph in drive position of auto trans. upon exiting roadway, when appling gas pedal while in park position, and releasing peddle, rpms were at 2200. pedal was opperating freely and throttle cable/yoke was in fully returned position. i then continued looking for any obvious obstructions or seperated vacumn lines. nothing appeared wrong. i then disconnected the mass air sensor causing the engine to stall. upon reconnecting ams and restarting engine, idle returned to around 700 rpm's and no further problems occured for the remainder of my drive(approx 100mi more) no further diagnostics were performed yet. vehicle is well maintained and has 65000 miles use.*ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | |||
| 09/27/2002 | 87773 | 06/14/1999 | |
| Cutch failure causing vehicle to be inoperable stranding driver in traffic. second clutch failure for this vehicle with in 37,000 miles of highway driving | |||
| 01/27/2002 | 50126 | 06/14/1999 | |
| Clutch throwout bearing failed causing vehical to be inoperable stranding driver in traffic | |||
| 08/01/2000 | 1 | 06/01/1997 | |
| While accelerating away from a stop sign i depressed the cluth to engage second gear. the clutch pedal dropped to the floor and i coasted to a stop in the middle of traffic and had to push the vehicle off the road out of harms way. the failure was in the | |||
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY - PEDAL/LINKAGE | |||
| 03/01/2000 | 1 | 07/01/1997 | |
| The throwout bearing failed where it attaches to the pressure plate. the attachment point is composed of a series of spring steel fingers that are held to the pressure plate with a spring steel clip. the spring steel clip separated from the fingers causing the clutch to be inoperable. the pressure plate and driven plate are in good condition and had only minimal wear. instead of pushing the fingers on the pressure plate this design pulls the fingers. the design is extremely weak and an additional failure will occur. once the connection between the throwout bearing and pressure plate fail it is impossible to drive the vehicle and the driver is stuck in the road and unable to avoid other vehicles or manuever around dangerous spots. the only solution is a strurdier design that is able to absorb the daily use of the clutch. *ak. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 08/28/2001 | |||
| Brake fluid leaks. brake light would come on. brake pedal would go to the floor when appl steering shaft. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 1 | |||
| The brake system does not hold the vehicle in a steep slope and vehicle experiences extended stopping distances continually. *mjs | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||
| 08/01/2000 | 1 | 06/01/1997 | |
| While accelerating away from a stop sign i depressed the cluth to engage second gear. the clutch pedal dropped to the floor and i coasted to a stop in the middle of traffic and had to push the vehicle off the road out of harms way. the failure was in the | |||
| STEERING - GEAR BOX - SHAFT SECTOR | |||
| 06/24/1998 | 2 | 05/25/1998 | |
| Power steering box shaft sector and pitman arm failed. mjs | |||
| STEERING - LINKAGES | |||
| 06/24/1998 | 2 | 05/25/1998 | |
| Power steering box shaft sector and pitman arm failed. mjs | |||
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||
| 02/26/2010 | 154000 | ||
| We bought a 1997 isuzu trooper in february of 2010 from a used dealer...the rear axle and the frame are severly rotted...the vehical is unsafe and we have that in writing..what can we do?...we can't get our money back...the vehical is not drivable....please help. | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||
| 05/25/1998 | |||
| Vehicle's front end very often needs wheel alignment after traveling off road. mjs | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FL | POMPANO BCH | 33062 | ENDICOTT ISUZU | 1 800 445-9151 |
| OH | COLUMBUS | 43228 | HATFIELD ISUZU | 614-870-9559 |