1998 ISUZU TROOPER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
48
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
8
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1998 ISUZU TROOPER
The 1998 ISUZU TROOPER has received a total of 48 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE). 8 technical service bulletins have been issued by Isuzu Motors Limited for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine And Engine Coolingengine (11 complaints), Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline (4 complaints), and Engine And Engine Cooling (3 complaints).
Recalls for the 1998 ISUZU TROOPER
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1998 ISUZU TROOPER, potentially affecting up to 3,062 vehicles.
Recall 98V180000 — POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
| 3,062 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE TRANSFER GEARBOX FLANGE NUTS WERE NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED, CAUSING THE NUTS TO LOOSEN.
Consequence: IF THE FLANGE NUTS LOOSEN, THE PROPELLER SHAFT CAN SEPARATE, RENDERING THE VEHICLE INOPEATIVE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT FRONT AND REAR FLANGE NUTS AND, IF FOUND LOOSE, TIGHTEN TO SPECIFIED TORQUE AND SECURED STAKED AT TWO PLACES.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1998 ISUZU TROOPER
48 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 ISUZU TROOPER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 ISUZU TROOPER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY ACCELERATED WHEN SHIFTING FROM PARK INTO ANY OTHER GEAR WITHOUT WARNING. ALSO, THE RPMS INCREASED AND THE CONTACT HAD TO APPLY FORCE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL TO STOP THE VEHICLE. AN UNKNOWN DEALER THAT WAS NO LONGER IN BUSINESS WAS CONTACTED. THE DEALER RETAINED THE VEHICLE FOR MORE THAN TWO WEEKS, BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS ALSO TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 ISUZU TROOPER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY ACCELERATED WHEN SHIFTING FROM PARK INTO ANY OTHER GEAR WITHOUT WARNING. ALSO, THE RPMS INCREASED AND THE CONTACT HAD TO APPLY FORCE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL TO STOP THE VEHICLE. AN UNKNOWN DEALER THAT WAS NO LONGER IN BUSINESS WAS CONTACTED. THE DEALER RETAINED THE VEHICLE FOR MORE THAN TWO WEEKS, BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS ALSO TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000.
WHEN IDLING THE VEHICLE IS IDLING VERY HIGH. ALSO THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS COMING ON, AND WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AS YOU START TO LET OFF THE ACCELERATOR, THE VEHICLE JERKS YOU, ALMOST TO THE POINT OF GETTING WHIPLASH. WE HAVE HAD IN THE SHOP AT LEAST 3-4 TIMES AND LOTS OF TIMES FOR A WEEK AT A TIME. WE WERE TOLD THAT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS DUE TO THE GAS CAP, THEY REPLACED THAT, 2 DAYS LATER IT WAS BACK ON. THEY ALSO SAID IT WAS THE FUEL SENSOR, REPLACED THAT AND ITS STILL ACTING AS THOUGH ITS NOT GETTING ENOUGH GAS. AS FAR AS THE JERKING OF THE VEHICLE THEY WONT TELL US WHAT COULD BE CAUSING THAT. ALSO THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THERE WAS NOTHING THAT THEY COULD DO TO RESOLVE THESE PROBLEMS. THIS VEHICLE IS AN ACCIDENT WAITING TO TAKE OTHERS LIVES. *TR
WHEN IDLING THE VEHICLE IS IDLING VERY HIGH. ALSO THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS COMING ON, AND WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AS YOU START TO LET OFF THE ACCELERATOR, THE VEHICLE JERKS YOU, ALMOST TO THE POINT OF GETTING WHIPLASH. WE HAVE HAD IN THE SHOP AT LEAST 3-4 TIMES AND LOTS OF TIMES FOR A WEEK AT A TIME. WE WERE TOLD THAT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS DUE TO THE GAS CAP, THEY REPLACED THAT, 2 DAYS LATER IT WAS BACK ON. THEY ALSO SAID IT WAS THE FUEL SENSOR, REPLACED THAT AND ITS STILL ACTING AS THOUGH ITS NOT GETTING ENOUGH GAS. AS FAR AS THE JERKING OF THE VEHICLE THEY WONT TELL US WHAT COULD BE CAUSING THAT. ALSO THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THERE WAS NOTHING THAT THEY COULD DO TO RESOLVE THESE PROBLEMS. THIS VEHICLE IS AN ACCIDENT WAITING TO TAKE OTHERS LIVES. *TR
WHEN IDLING THE VEHICLE IS IDLING VERY HIGH. ALSO THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS COMING ON, AND WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AS YOU START TO LET OFF THE ACCELERATOR, THE VEHICLE JERKS YOU, ALMOST TO THE POINT OF GETTING WHIPLASH. WE HAVE HAD IN THE SHOP AT LEAST 3-4 TIMES AND LOTS OF TIMES FOR A WEEK AT A TIME. WE WERE TOLD THAT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS DUE TO THE GAS CAP, THEY REPLACED THAT, 2 DAYS LATER IT WAS BACK ON. THEY ALSO SAID IT WAS THE FUEL SENSOR, REPLACED THAT AND ITS STILL ACTING AS THOUGH ITS NOT GETTING ENOUGH GAS. AS FAR AS THE JERKING OF THE VEHICLE THEY WONT TELL US WHAT COULD BE CAUSING THAT. ALSO THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THERE WAS NOTHING THAT THEY COULD DO TO RESOLVE THESE PROBLEMS. THIS VEHICLE IS AN ACCIDENT WAITING TO TAKE OTHERS LIVES. *TR
Safety Rating for the 1998 ISUZU TROOPER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1998 ISUZU TROOPER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1998 ISUZU TROOPER
Isuzu Motors Limited has issued 8 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1998 ISUZU TROOPER. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
0305S001 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TRANSMISSION INDICATOR LIGHT MAY BE ON AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1870 IS SET IN THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM). *TT
0201S001 — POWER TRAIN
MOUNTING POSITION OF SPEEDOMETER DRIVEN GEAR BUSHING WORK SHOP MANUAL REVISION. *JG
SB0011S002 — VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT OF STATIC NOISE IN THE DOOR RADIO SPEAKER WHEN ADJUSTING THE OUTSIDE REAR VIEW MIRRORS. *TT
IB00S007 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ON SUV VEHICLES WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS, SOME REMOTE STARTER INSTALLATIONS MAY CAUSE THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT TO SET AND STORE P0705. AMERICAN ISUZU MOTORS DOES NOT SELL REMOTE STARTER KITS AND DOES NOT RECOMMEND ANY PARTICULAR INSTALLATION. *TT
9801L004 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
WORKSHOP MANUAL REVISIONS ON COOLING FAN ASSEMBLY TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS. *YC
9813L004 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SERVICE INFORMATION ON REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY / SECURITY SYSTEM REPROGRAMMING. *YC
SB9805L003 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
ON SOME VEHICLES UP TO VIN W7907635, THE FRONT AND REAR OUTPUT FLANGE LOCK NUTS OF THE TORQUE-ON-DEMAND (TOD) 4-WD SYSTEM TRANSFER CASE MIGHT BE WITHOUT STAKING. IN SUCH CASES, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE LOCK NUT MAY LOOSEN, RESULTING IN SEPARATION OF THE PROPELLER SHAFT RENDERING THE VEHICLE...
9801L002 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
WORKSHOP MANUAL REVISIONS ON FAN BELT INFORMATION. *YC
NHTSA Investigations for the 1998 ISUZU TROOPER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the ISUZU TROOPER
- 1993 ISUZU TROOPER — 41 complaints
- 1994 ISUZU TROOPER — 58 complaints
- 1995 ISUZU TROOPER — 65 complaints
- 1996 ISUZU TROOPER — 66 complaints
- 1997 ISUZU TROOPER — 18 complaints
- 1998 ISUZU TROOPER (current)
- 1999 ISUZU TROOPER — 105 complaints
- 2000 ISUZU TROOPER — 61 complaints
- 2001 ISUZU TROOPER — 42 complaints
- 2002 ISUZU TROOPER — 12 complaints
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