1996 ISUZU TROOPER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

66

Owner Complaints

5 Crashes 1 Fire

2

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

2

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 1996 ISUZU TROOPER

The 1996 ISUZU TROOPER has received a total of 66 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS, SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER. 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by Isuzu Motors Limited for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Suspension (7 complaints), Suspensionfront (5 complaints), and Power Trainautomatic Transmission (4 complaints).

Recalls for the 1996 ISUZU TROOPER

NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1996 ISUZU TROOPER, potentially affecting up to 9,012 vehicles.

Recall 97V092001 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

| 6,667 vehicles affected

Defect: 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: THE LINE CAN BE DAMAGED DURING VEHICLE OPERATION AND CAN RESULT IN BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE, REDUCED BRAKE EFFECTIVENESS, AND INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES.

Remedy: 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.

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Recall 96V248001 — SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER

| 2,345 vehicles affected

Defect: CERTAIN VEHICLES WERE MANUFACTURED WITH AN INCORRECT REAR CENTER SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY BUCKLE. THE MISBUILD INVOLVED FITTING A BUCKLE FOR ANOTHER MARKET WITH THE CORRECT U.S. SPECIFICATION SEAT BELT.

Consequence: SUCH INSTALLATION RESULTS IN A REAR CENTER SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY IN WHICH THE BELT TONGUE CANNOT BE INSERTED INTO THE BUCKLE AND A CONSQUENT INABILITY OF THE SYSTEM TO PROVIDE PROPER OCCUPANT RESTRAINT DURING PANIC BRAKING OF THE VEHICLE OR AN ACCIDENT.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE REAR CENTER SEAT BELT TONGUE AND BUCKLE AND INCORRECT BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES WILL BE REPLACED.

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Owner Complaints for the 1996 ISUZU TROOPER

66 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1996 ISUZU TROOPER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Suspension
Complaints: 7
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 5 2 Crashes 1 Injury
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 4
Tiressidewall
Complaints: 4
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
Complaints: 3
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines
Complaints: 3
Tires
Complaints: 3
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 3
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 2 2 Crashes
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 2
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 2
Seats
Complaints: 2
Steering
Complaints: 2
Structure
Complaints: 2
Structurebody
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 4 Injuries
Air Bags
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingengineother Fuel Typesturbosupercharger
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingturn Signal
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Fuelpropulsion System
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
Complaints: 1
Structurebodydoor
Complaints: 1
Structureframe And Members
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontspringstorsion Bar
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
Complaints: 1
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
Complaints: 1
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#10993016 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | | 124,567 miles
IT IS A STRONG VEHICLE GOOD PERFORMANCE BUT THE FRAME DOES NOT SUPPORT ENOUGH PROBLEMS WITH THE STABILITY OF THE VEHICLE ON THE ROADS OR IN EMERGENCY MANEUVERS ALONG THE WAY. DUE TO CORROSION AND RUPTURE IN THE CHASSIS SPECIFICALLY IN THE CONNECTIONS WITH THE FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION CONTROL ARMS. (POOR QUALITY STEEL) ANOTHER POINT IS A SMELL OF FUEL AND SPILLAGE, BY THE FUEL TANK. (FIRE RISK) ALL THESE CONDITIONS RESULT IN RISK MANAGEMENT, LOOSE VEHICLE CONTROL AND ROLLOVER POSSIBILITY.
#10993016 | STEERING | | 124,567 miles
IT IS A STRONG VEHICLE GOOD PERFORMANCE BUT THE FRAME DOES NOT SUPPORT ENOUGH PROBLEMS WITH THE STABILITY OF THE VEHICLE ON THE ROADS OR IN EMERGENCY MANEUVERS ALONG THE WAY. DUE TO CORROSION AND RUPTURE IN THE CHASSIS SPECIFICALLY IN THE CONNECTIONS WITH THE FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION CONTROL ARMS. (POOR QUALITY STEEL) ANOTHER POINT IS A SMELL OF FUEL AND SPILLAGE, BY THE FUEL TANK. (FIRE RISK) ALL THESE CONDITIONS RESULT IN RISK MANAGEMENT, LOOSE VEHICLE CONTROL AND ROLLOVER POSSIBILITY.
#10993016 | SUSPENSION | | 124,567 miles
IT IS A STRONG VEHICLE GOOD PERFORMANCE BUT THE FRAME DOES NOT SUPPORT ENOUGH PROBLEMS WITH THE STABILITY OF THE VEHICLE ON THE ROADS OR IN EMERGENCY MANEUVERS ALONG THE WAY. DUE TO CORROSION AND RUPTURE IN THE CHASSIS SPECIFICALLY IN THE CONNECTIONS WITH THE FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION CONTROL ARMS. (POOR QUALITY STEEL) ANOTHER POINT IS A SMELL OF FUEL AND SPILLAGE, BY THE FUEL TANK. (FIRE RISK) ALL THESE CONDITIONS RESULT IN RISK MANAGEMENT, LOOSE VEHICLE CONTROL AND ROLLOVER POSSIBILITY.
#10576400 | STRUCTURE:BODY | | 72,075 miles
THE FRAME IS RUSTED OUT AND FALLING OFF IN CHUNKS. I DIDN'T GET AN INSPECTION DONE IN JAN 2013 BECAUSE I WAS TOLD THE YEAR BEFORE THAT THE RUST IS GETTING BAD. OTHER THAN THE FRAME, THE VEHICLE IS IN OUTSTANDING CONDITION. IT ISN'T A SAFE VEHICLE. DO I HAVE ANY RECOURSE? *TR
#10259379 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | | 180,000 miles
THE ACCELERATOR STICKS. THE LAST TIME THIS HAPPENED, THE ACCELERATOR STUCK ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR AND WOULD NOT RELEASE. MY ONLY OPTION WAS TO CUT THE IGNITION. I NOTICED THAT THERE WAS A RECALL FOR 92-95 MODELS, HOWEVER, MINE IS A 96 MODEL. *TR

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Safety Rating for the 1996 ISUZU TROOPER

NHTSA has not yet tested the 1996 ISUZU TROOPER in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 1996 ISUZU TROOPER

Isuzu Motors Limited has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1996 ISUZU TROOPER. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

0205S003 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

TRANSMISSION INDICATOR LIGHT MAY BE ON AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1870 IS SET IN THE PCM (POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE). *TT

SB9711L003 — VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

1996-97 TROOPER (UX) WINDSHIELD MOLDING TAPPING NOISE. *TW

NHTSA Investigations for the 1996 ISUZU TROOPER

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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