1993 ISUZU TROOPER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
41
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1993 ISUZU TROOPER
The 1993 ISUZU TROOPER has received a total of 41 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine And Engine Coolingengine (5 complaints), Tires (4 complaints), and Power Trainclutch Assemblypedalhand Levermotorcycle (3 complaints).
Recalls for the 1993 ISUZU TROOPER
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1993 ISUZU TROOPER, potentially affecting up to 195,202 vehicles.
Recall 04V199000 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
| 72,905 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE ACCELERATOR CABLE CAN STICK SO THAT THE ENGINE SPEED WILL NOT IMMEDIATELY DECREASE UPON RELEASE OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL.
Consequence: THIS CAN CAUSE THE ACCELERATOR THROTTLE CABLE TO DELAY RPM AND VEHICLE SPEED REDUCTION FOR SEVERAL SECONDS AFTER THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS RELEASED, WHICH IN TURN, CAN LEAD TO A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE THROTTLE CABLE RUBBER BOOT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON MAY 24, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT ISUZU AT 1-800-255-6727.
View full details →Recall 94V132000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
| 122,297 vehicles affected
Defect: CONSTANT EXPANSION AND CONTRACTION OF THE CYLINDER HEAD CAUSES THE CAMSHAFT SEAL END PLUG CAN BECOME DISLODGED FROM THE CYLINDER HEAD. THIS ALLOWS OIL TO LEAK FROM THE CAMSHAFT.
Consequence: THIS CAN CAUSE ENGINE DAMAGE AND POSSIBLE ENGINE FIRE FROM OIL LEAKING ONTO THE HOT EXHAUST SYSTEM.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL CAMSHAFT END SEAL PLUG RETAINER PLATES.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1993 ISUZU TROOPER
41 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1993 ISUZU TROOPER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Coolingengine | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainclutch Assemblypedalhand Levermotorcycle | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bagsfrontal | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemignition | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainclutch Assembly | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsfrontanchorage | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tirestreadbelt | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemstarter Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebodydoor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Suspensionfront | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Suspensionrear | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Controlcables | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
The contact owned a 1993 Isuzu Trooper. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH the driver lost control of the vehicle and crashed. During the crash the vehicle experienced a rollover and the frontend was severely damaged but the airbags did not deploy. A police report was taken at the scene and the vehicle was towed away. The vehicle was destroyed and the driver sustained severe head injuries and a fractured spine. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was contacted. The local dealer was not notified. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 3,000.
MY 93 ISUZU TROOPER SUDDENLY LOSS TURN SIGNALS AND POWER WHILE I WAS MAKING A LEFT TURN. THIS CONFUSED THE CAR ON THE OTHER DIRECTION, AND ALMOST CAUSED COLLISION. *TR
HIT A COW AT 55 MPH, NO BRAKES APPLIED, AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. TOTALED CAR, DID NOT ROLL, FRONT IMPACT ONLY CAUSED ENOUGH DAMAGE TO DECLARE AUTO TOTALED. HAVE PHOTOS. 93 ISUZU TROOPER. *NM
DT: TREAD CAME OFF 3/4 OF TIRE. THE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE TIRE BUT THE TIRE REMAINED INFLATED. *NM
THE DRIVER NOTICED LIQUID LEAKING FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE WHILE IT WAS PARKED. WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO RESTART IT AND PULLED OVER. OIL WAS LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO DRIVE TO THE DEALER. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE DRIVER THAT THE CAM SHAFT SEAL PLUG NEEDED REPLACEMENT. PLEASE FILL IN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *JB
Safety Rating for the 1993 ISUZU TROOPER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1993 ISUZU TROOPER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1993 ISUZU TROOPER
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1993 ISUZU TROOPER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the ISUZU TROOPER
- 1988 ISUZU TROOPER — 20 complaints
- 1989 ISUZU TROOPER — 17 complaints
- 1990 ISUZU TROOPER — 30 complaints
- 1991 ISUZU TROOPER — 71 complaints
- 1992 ISUZU TROOPER — 27 complaints
- 1993 ISUZU TROOPER (current)
- 1994 ISUZU TROOPER — 58 complaints
- 1995 ISUZU TROOPER — 65 complaints
- 1996 ISUZU TROOPER — 66 complaints
- 1997 ISUZU TROOPER — 18 complaints
- 1998 ISUZU TROOPER — 48 complaints
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