Isuzu Trooper II Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 17 consumer complaints across the 2 model years of the Isuzu Trooper II (1986–1988) that have at least 5 complaints. 1986 has the most, with 9. Across all years, the part named most often is body and structure (5 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All Trooper II model years
Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 8 | 171,000 | 2 | 3 | — | Not enough data |
| 1986 | 9 | — | 0 | 3 | — | Not enough data |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Body and structure5 25%
- Suspension4 20%
- Engine cooling4 20%
- Tires2 10%
- Brakes2 10%
- Wheels1 5.0%
- Steering1 5.0%
- Electrical system1 5.0%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
1988: “I have in front of me NHTSA recall notice 01t016000 which recall firestone wilderness at p235/75r15 tires with DOT serial numbers ending in 7 (among other numbers). I have these tires on my car. I called the 800 number in the recall notice for firestone, but they deny there is any recall. How do I get firestone to follow the recall?”
NHTSA complaint #10010617, filed 2003-031986: “Rear axle lock nut and pan cake washer failed and axle slid out with wheel still attached. This is the 2nd occurance in 2 years. First time vehicle was traveling at 10 MPH, second time 55 MPH.”
NHTSA complaint #536409, filed 1998-06Other Isuzu models
2,476 complaintsIsuzu Trooper
573 complaintsIsuzu Ascender
205 complaintsIsuzu Amigo
179 complaintsIsuzu Axiom
157 complaintsIsuzu Hombre
122 complaintsIsuzu Rodeo Sport
106 complaintsIsuzu Vehicross
68 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Methodology