1996 Isuzu Trooper Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 25%of 51 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 124,567miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the suspension of the 1996 Isuzu Trooper, 25% of the 51 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 124,567 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“It is a strong vehicle good performance but the frame does not support enough problems with the stability of the vehicle on the roads or in emergency maneuvers along the way. Due to corrosion and rupture in the chassis specifically in the connections with the front and rear suspension control arms. (poor quality steel) another point is a smell of fuel and spillage, by the fuel tank. (fire risk) all these conditions result in risk management, loose vehicle control and rollover possibility.”
NHTSA complaint #10993016, filed 2017-06, 124,567 miles“Owner complaining truck has handling problems. The front vehicle height needed to be reduced. Torsion bar adjusted to eliminate the top-heavy, tippy feeling. Also, it has a loose steering box; excessive play between the input and output shafts; causing pronounced road drift when it is windy and causes driver to overshoot steering input, at times.”
NHTSA complaint #780664, filed 1998-10“Vehicle has a high tendency to roll over. A quick right was made to avoid going off the road, this action caused the two wheels on the right side of the vehicle to lose contact with the pavement.”
NHTSA complaint #515608, filed 1997-03Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 1 | 3% |
| 2000 | 1 | 2% |
| 1999 | 2 | 2% |
| 1997 | 1 | 8% |
| 1996 | 13 | 25% |
| 1995 | 9 | 17% |
| 1994 | 5 | 11% |
| 1993 | 3 | 9% |
| 1992 | 3 | 12% |
| 1991 | 2 | 4% |
| 1988 | 1 | 6% |
| 1987 | 1 | 17% |
Other parts of the 1996 Isuzu Trooper
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsTires
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 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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