1993 Isuzu Trooper Problems
- Complaints
- 33filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 22,300miles, 5 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 2campaigns on record
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in 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 1993 Isuzu Trooper (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 33 consumer complaints for the 1993 Isuzu Trooper. The part named most often is engine cooling, with 7 complaints (21% of the total), followed by tires (6) and electrical system (4). 5 of the complaints include a mileage, and 60% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 22,300 miles. Of all complaints, 5 involved a crash, 5 an injury, 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 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 cooling7 21%
- Tires6 18%
- Electrical system4 12%
- Air bags3 9.1%
- Suspension3 9.1%
- Vehicle speed control3 9.1%
- Brakes2 6.1%
- Seat belts2 6.1%
- Body and structure2 6.1%
Also reported: Equipment (1), Fuel system (1), Wheels (1).
Example complaints
Engine cooling: “The driver noticed liquid leaking from underneath the vehicle while it was parked. While driving, the vehicle stalled. The consumer was able to restart it and pulled over. Oil was leaking from the vehicle. The consumer was able to drive to the dealer. The mechanic informed the driver that the cam shaft seal plug needed replacement. Please fill in additional information.”
NHTSA complaint #10099062, filed 2004-10Tires: “Tried to get tires rotated mechanic refused because they break off and I could be stuck in the middle of nowhere unable to change my tire without replacing all the studs which would be very costly of which I could not afford the cost of replacement and now have to worry if I do get a flat am I going to be stuck somewhere and not have to money to replace them.”
NHTSA complaint #760087, filed 2002-04Electrical system: “My 93 Isuzu Trooper suddenly loss turn signals and power while I was making a left turn. This confused the car on the other direction, and almost caused collision.”
NHTSA complaint #10291764, filed 2009-11, 140,000 milesAir bags: “The contact owned a 1993 Isuzu Trooper. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH the driver lost control of the vehicle and crashed. During the crash the vehicle experienced a rollover and the frontend was severely damaged but the airbags did not deploy. A police report was taken at the scene and the vehicle was towed away. The vehicle was destroyed and the driver sustained severe head injuries and a fractured spine. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was contacted. The local dealer was not notified. The VIN was not available. …”
NHTSA complaint #11420139, filed 2021-06, 3,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
60% of the 5 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 6,000 and 140,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: falling. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 1993 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 1993 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 | 5-speed manual | 14 | 17 | 16 | $4,200 |
| 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 | 13 | 16 | 14 | $4,800 |
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 1993 Isuzu Trooper → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
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 1993 Isuzu Trooper have?
NHTSA recorded 33 consumer complaints for the 1993 Isuzu Trooper as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1993 Isuzu Trooper is reported most often?
Engine cooling is named most often, in 7 complaints (21% of the total), followed by tires with 6.
Has the 1993 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 1993 Isuzu Trooper get?
The EPA rates the 1993 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 1993 Isuzu Trooper reported?
Among the 5 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 22,300 miles and the middle half falls between 6,000 and 140,000 miles; 60% 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.