1990 Isuzu Trooper Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 17%of 23 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1990 Isuzu Trooper, 17% of the 23 complaints for this model year. 2 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving, pulled off to rest stop, noticed smoke coming from engine as slowing down, at rest stop, observed flames coming through crevice of vehicle, another motorist used fire extinguisher. Vehicle at repair shop. Was informed seal went out in transmission.”
NHTSA complaint #807846, filed 1997-01Related recalls
- 90V167000Sep 20, 1990Putting in more transmission oil than specified can cause oil to bleed through air groove on to the exhaust manifold if oil temperature rises.Covers: Isuzu Trooper 1990–1991
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 2 | 17% |
| 2001 | 9 | 31% |
| 2000 | 6 | 12% |
| 1999 | 8 | 10% |
| 1998 | 6 | 14% |
| 1997 | 4 | 31% |
| 1996 | 7 | 14% |
| 1995 | 6 | 11% |
| 1994 | 2 | 4% |
| 1993 | 3 | 9% |
| 1992 | 3 | 12% |
| 1991 | 12 | 21% |
| 1990 | 4 | 17% |
| 1987 | 2 | 33% |
Other parts of the 1990 Isuzu Trooper
6 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1990 Isuzu Trooper
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.
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