1992 Isuzu Trooper Problems
- Complaints
- 25filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 179,000miles, 2 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 2campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —overall rating starts with 2011 models
- EPA fuel economy
- 15 mpgcombined, 3.2L 6-cyl 4WD/AWD · 14 city / 17 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1992 Isuzu Trooper (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 25 consumer complaints for the 1992 Isuzu Trooper. The part named most often is engine cooling, with 8 complaints (32% of the total), followed by brakes (3) and steering (3). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 179,000 miles. Of all complaints, 3 involved a crash, 3 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 3 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine cooling complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign and 1 NHTSA investigation filed under the same part.
Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.
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 cooling8 32%
- Brakes3 12%
- Steering3 12%
- Suspension3 12%
- Seat belts2 8.0%
- Vehicle speed control2 8.0%
- Electrical system1 4.0%
- Equipment1 4.0%
- Body and structure1 4.0%
Example complaints
Engine cooling: “Present milage given is approximate. It has not been driven in months and I don't remember the reading. Our vehicle was in the dealer's shop for warranty work on the airconditioner and waterpump. Without telling us, they performed an oil pump relief valve replacement and cam journal plug retainers. Up to this point, the motor had never exhibited any oiling problems whatever. Prior to repair cold oil pres=100 PSI hot=50 PSI. Upon return of the vehicle, cold oil pres=55 PSI, hot=10 PSI. …”
NHTSA complaint #711656, filed 1999-09Brakes: “I had begun hearing a grinding sound coming from the brakes, knew it was time to change the pads. Drove vehicle to the parts store to obtain new disc brake pads to perform the repairs. While driving home felt a slight give in the brake pedal when coming to the stop, also there was the grinding present-pads were pad. When I arrived home and began to perform repairs I removed the left rear(drivers side) tire and found that the complete brake pad had been shelled out of the caliper and that all that was stopping the vehicle was the caliper piston. …”
NHTSA complaint #10130686, filed 2005-07, 170,000 milesSteering: “Consumer was traveling about 30 MPH when the nut that is attached to the steering gear box came detached, causing the consumer to lose control of the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #812460, filed 1997-05Suspension: “While traveling down a gravel road at 25 MPH, animal came out onto the road, vehicle swerved to the shoulder to aviod it. When vehicle was steered back onto the road, it rolled over at a very low speed.”
NHTSA complaint #802856, filed 1996-12Mileage when problems were reported
0% of the 2 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 170,000 and 188,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 1992 Isuzu Trooper. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Side pole | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trooper · sedan | not rated | 2 / 2 | — | — | — |
Ratings before the 2011 model year come from an older, less demanding test and are not comparable with ratings for 2011 and later.
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 1992 Isuzu Trooper version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trooper 4WD/AWD | 3.2L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 14 | 17 | 15 | $4,450 |
| Trooper 4WD/AWD | 3.2L 6-cyl | 5-speed manual | 14 | 16 | 15 | $4,450 |
| Trooper 4WD/AWD | 3.2L 6-cyl | 5-speed manual | 15 | 17 | 15 | $4,450 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
- 04V199000Apr 22, 2004Vehicle speed control › CablesCovers: Isuzu Trooper 1992–1995
On certain sport utility vehicles, the accelerator cable can stick so that the engine speed will not immediately decrease upon release of the accelerator pedal.
- 94V132000Jul 19, 1994Engine and engine cooling › EngineCovers: Isuzu Trooper 1992–1994, Rodeo 1993–1994, Honda Passport 1994
Constant expansion and contraction of the cylinder head causes the camshaft seal end plug can become dislodged from the cylinder head. This allows oil to leak from the camshaft.
Recall details for the 1992 Isuzu Trooper → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
NHTSA investigations
- DP92015Engine compartment firesClosed · Jul 30, 1992
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
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 12 | 47,000 | 0 | — | 15 | — | Not enough data |
| 2001 | 29 | 80,000 | 1 | — | 15 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2000 | 49 | 70,550 | 2 | — | 15 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1999 | 81 | 71,500 | 0 | — | 15 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1998 | 42 | 52,500 | 1 | — | 15 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1997 | 13 | 65,000 | 2 | — | 15 | — | Not enough data |
| 1996 | 51 | 118,500 | 2 | — | 15 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1995 | 54 | 118,000 | 1 | — | 15 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1994 | 47 | 85,150 | 2 | — | 15 | Not compared (before 2008) | Rising |
| 1993 | 33 | 22,300 | 2 | — | 15 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1992 | 25 | 179,000 | 2 | — | 15 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1991 | 57 | 135,000 | 2 | — | 15 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1990 | 23 | 130,000 | 2 | — | 15 | — | Stable |
| 1989 | 16 | — | 0 | — | 15 | — | Stable |
| 1988 | 17 | — | 1 | — | 15 | — | Stable |
| 1987 | 6 | — | 2 | — | 17 | — | Not enough data |
| 1986 | 18 | 226,000 | 1 | — | 17 | — | Stable |
All Isuzu Trooper model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1992 Isuzu Trooper have?
NHTSA recorded 25 consumer complaints for the 1992 Isuzu Trooper as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1992 Isuzu Trooper is reported most often?
Engine cooling is named most often, in 8 complaints (32% of the total), followed by brakes with 3.
Has the 1992 Isuzu Trooper been recalled?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 1992 Isuzu Trooper get?
The EPA rates the 1992 Isuzu Trooper (Trooper, 3.2L 6-cyl) at 15 mpg combined, 14 city and 17 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,450 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 1992 Isuzu Trooper reported?
Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 179,000 miles and the middle half falls between 170,000 and 188,000 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
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.