1988 Isuzu Trooper II Problems
- Complaints
- 8filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 171,000miles, 1 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 2campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1988 Isuzu Trooper II (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 1988 Isuzu Trooper II. The part named most often is engine cooling, with 3 complaints (38% of the total), followed by tires (2) and brakes (1). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 171,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 3 technical service bulletins for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Engine cooling3 38%
- Tires2 25%
- Brakes1 13%
- Electrical system1 13%
- Suspension1 13%
Example complaints
Tires: “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 2003-03Electrical system: “Engine compartment fire while driving; smoke started coming from underhood, pulled over, checked, fire in area of firewall; cause unknown; vehicle totaled.”
NHTSA complaint #984739, filed 1996-05Mileage when problems were reported
0% of the 1 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 171,000 and 171,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 89V001000Dec 4, 1989Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac systemCovers: Isuzu Trooper II 1987–1988, Trooper 1987–1988
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.
- 88V062000Apr 14, 1988Service brakes, air › Disc › CaliperCovers: Isuzu Trooper II 1988
Guide pin on rear disc brake caliper support could have loosened during transport and would no longer hold the caliper in correct position.
Recall details for the 1988 Isuzu Trooper II → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
NHTSA investigations
- PE91040Lug stud fractureClosed · Jan 28, 1991
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 3 on record; the latest 3 are shown.
- 10237146May 8, 2023Other or unknown. This bulletin outlines the procedures for using the Alpine Exchange Program (the "Exchange Program"). The Exchange Program must be used when any Alpine radio or other component covered by this…
- 10218932Aug 30, 2022Equipment. Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc. (ICTA) is providing the following procedural recommendations to improve dealer efficiency when submitting Parts Warranty claims. We strongly recommend dealers…
- 10218927Aug 2, 2022Equipment. Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc. (ICTA) is providing the following procedural recommendations to improve dealer efficiency when submitting Parts Warranty claims. We strongly recommend dealers…
Other model years of the Isuzu Trooper II
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 8 | 171,000 | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1986 | 9 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Isuzu Trooper II model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1988 Isuzu Trooper II have?
NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 1988 Isuzu Trooper II as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1988 Isuzu Trooper II is reported most often?
Engine cooling is named most often, in 3 complaints (38% of the total), followed by tires with 2.
Has the 1988 Isuzu Trooper II been recalled?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 1988 Isuzu Trooper II reported?
Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 171,000 miles and the middle half falls between 171,000 and 171,000 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.