1985 ISUZU TROOPER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
5
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1985 ISUZU TROOPER
The 1985 ISUZU TROOPER has received a total of 5 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS. The most commonly reported problems involve the Structureframe And Members (2 complaints), Power Trainaxle Assembly (1 complaint), and Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1985 ISUZU TROOPER
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1985 ISUZU TROOPER, potentially affecting up to 49,300 vehicles.
Recall 92V093000 — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
| 49,300 vehicles affected
Defect: 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: 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.
Remedy: CHECK THE DOOR LATCHES AND STRIKERS FOR CORRECT ALIGNMENT AND REPAIR IF NECESSARY; ALSO INSPECT REAR DOOR HINGES FOR CORROSION AND REPLACE IF NECESSARY.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1985 ISUZU TROOPER
5 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1985 ISUZU TROOPER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structureframe And Members | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainaxle Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
1ST INCIDENT OCCURRED 1990 AT 5 MPH. LOST POWER. WHEEL WAS EXTENDING FROM CAR. 1200 MILES LATER, 2ND INCIDENT OCCURRED AT 40 MPH, NEAR CLIFF. WHEEL AND AXLE DEPARTED, PASSED VEHICLE, SWUNG BACK & HIT VEHICLE. PAID LAREDO TX DEALER TO DISMANTLED OTHER AXLES AND EXAMINED DIFFERENTIAL. 1200 MILES LATER REAR DIFFERENTIAL FAILED. CHARLSTON, SC DEALER GUARANTEED NO FAILURE. SEVERAL THOUSAND MILES LATER, NOISE & AXLE HOUSING OIL SPILL. REPAIRED IN NEW YORK CITY. SEVERAL THOUSAND MILES LATER, ANOTHER AXLE HOUSING OIL SPILL. IN 1991, NHTSA REPORTS THAT THEY HAVE NOT HEARD OF SIMILAR INCIDENTS & CAN'T HELP. SOLD VEHICLE AT LOSS WITH FULL DISCLOSURE & RECOMMENDATION TO REPLACE FULL AXLE HOUSING. 9 YEARS LATER, I HEAR OF A SIMILAR INCIDENT IN ANOTHER ISUZU TROOPER. NHTSA DATABASE (2000) REPORTS NO RECALL IN THIS AREA. IS THIS SERIOUS ENOUGH OF A SAFETY ISSUE FOR NHTSA TO EXAMINE?*AK
1ST INCIDENT OCCURRED 1990 AT 5 MPH. LOST POWER. WHEEL WAS EXTENDING FROM CAR. 1200 MILES LATER, 2ND INCIDENT OCCURRED AT 40 MPH, NEAR CLIFF. WHEEL AND AXLE DEPARTED, PASSED VEHICLE, SWUNG BACK & HIT VEHICLE. PAID LAREDO TX DEALER TO DISMANTLED OTHER AXLES AND EXAMINED DIFFERENTIAL. 1200 MILES LATER REAR DIFFERENTIAL FAILED. CHARLSTON, SC DEALER GUARANTEED NO FAILURE. SEVERAL THOUSAND MILES LATER, NOISE & AXLE HOUSING OIL SPILL. REPAIRED IN NEW YORK CITY. SEVERAL THOUSAND MILES LATER, ANOTHER AXLE HOUSING OIL SPILL. IN 1991, NHTSA REPORTS THAT THEY HAVE NOT HEARD OF SIMILAR INCIDENTS & CAN'T HELP. SOLD VEHICLE AT LOSS WITH FULL DISCLOSURE & RECOMMENDATION TO REPLACE FULL AXLE HOUSING. 9 YEARS LATER, I HEAR OF A SIMILAR INCIDENT IN ANOTHER ISUZU TROOPER. NHTSA DATABASE (2000) REPORTS NO RECALL IN THIS AREA. IS THIS SERIOUS ENOUGH OF A SAFETY ISSUE FOR NHTSA TO EXAMINE?*AK
1ST INCIDENT OCCURRED 1990 AT 5 MPH. LOST POWER. WHEEL WAS EXTENDING FROM CAR. 1200 MILES LATER, 2ND INCIDENT OCCURRED AT 40 MPH, NEAR CLIFF. WHEEL AND AXLE DEPARTED, PASSED VEHICLE, SWUNG BACK & HIT VEHICLE. PAID LAREDO TX DEALER TO DISMANTLED OTHER AXLES AND EXAMINED DIFFERENTIAL. 1200 MILES LATER REAR DIFFERENTIAL FAILED. CHARLSTON, SC DEALER GUARANTEED NO FAILURE. SEVERAL THOUSAND MILES LATER, NOISE & AXLE HOUSING OIL SPILL. REPAIRED IN NEW YORK CITY. SEVERAL THOUSAND MILES LATER, ANOTHER AXLE HOUSING OIL SPILL. IN 1991, NHTSA REPORTS THAT THEY HAVE NOT HEARD OF SIMILAR INCIDENTS & CAN'T HELP. SOLD VEHICLE AT LOSS WITH FULL DISCLOSURE & RECOMMENDATION TO REPLACE FULL AXLE HOUSING. 9 YEARS LATER, I HEAR OF A SIMILAR INCIDENT IN ANOTHER ISUZU TROOPER. NHTSA DATABASE (2000) REPORTS NO RECALL IN THIS AREA. IS THIS SERIOUS ENOUGH OF A SAFETY ISSUE FOR NHTSA TO EXAMINE?*AK
FRAME RUSTED WHERE TORSION BAR IS WELDED.
THE FRAME HAS RUSTED THROUGH ENTIRELY AND BROKE IN HALF AND CAUSED THE DRIVER TO GO INTO A DITCH. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
Safety Rating for the 1985 ISUZU TROOPER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1985 ISUZU TROOPER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1985 ISUZU TROOPER
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1985 ISUZU TROOPER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the ISUZU TROOPER
- 1984 ISUZU TROOPER — 0 complaints
- 1985 ISUZU TROOPER (current)
- 1986 ISUZU TROOPER — 18 complaints
- 1987 ISUZU TROOPER — 9 complaints
- 1988 ISUZU TROOPER — 20 complaints
- 1989 ISUZU TROOPER — 17 complaints
- 1990 ISUZU TROOPER — 30 complaints
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