1988 ISUZU TROOPER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
20
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1988 ISUZU TROOPER
The 1988 ISUZU TROOPER has received a total of 20 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with TRAILER HITCHES, VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine And Engine Coolingengine (4 complaints), Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds (4 complaints), and Engine And Engine Cooling (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1988 ISUZU TROOPER
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1988 ISUZU TROOPER, potentially affecting up to 1,133 vehicles.
Recall 93E023000 — TRAILER HITCHES
| 670 vehicles affected
Defect: THE WELD ON THE RECEIVER UNIT OF THE TRAILER HITCH CAN BREAK.
Consequence: IF THE FAILURE OCCURS, THE TRAILER CAN SEPARATE FROM THETOWING VEHICLE, AND COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy: REPLACE THE TRAILER HITCH.
View full details →Recall 89V001000 — VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
| 463 vehicles affected
Defect: 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: THIS COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: INSTALL NEW LINES AND A CLIP.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1988 ISUZU TROOPER
20 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1988 ISUZU TROOPER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Coolingengine | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lightingheadlights | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsfrontretractor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionfront | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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
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
FRONT AND REAR DOOR HINGES WILL BIND, AND WHEN DOOR IS SHUT, WILL NOT HATCH. AK
HEATER HOSE CLIP/BOLT RUPTURED FUEL LINE PIPE CAUSING FIRE PRIOR TO RECALL. (89V-001)
DURING A COLLISION DRIVER'S SEAT BACK FAILED, CAUSING INJURY.
Safety Rating for the 1988 ISUZU TROOPER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1988 ISUZU TROOPER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1988 ISUZU TROOPER
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1988 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 — 5 complaints
- 1986 ISUZU TROOPER — 18 complaints
- 1987 ISUZU TROOPER — 9 complaints
- 1988 ISUZU TROOPER (current)
- 1989 ISUZU TROOPER — 17 complaints
- 1990 ISUZU TROOPER — 30 complaints
- 1991 ISUZU TROOPER — 71 complaints
- 1992 ISUZU TROOPER — 27 complaints
- 1993 ISUZU TROOPER — 41 complaints
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- ISUZU AXIOM — 238 total complaints
- ISUZU AMIGO — 220 total complaints
- ISUZU RODEO SPORT — 143 total complaints
- ISUZU HOMBRE — 142 total complaints
- ISUZU PICKUP TRUCK — 93 total complaints
- ISUZU VEHICROSS — 80 total complaints