1998 Isuzu Trooper Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 7%of 42 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 63,222miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the electrical system of the 1998 Isuzu Trooper, 7% of the 42 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 63,222 miles. 1 a fire, 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.
“When idling the vehicle is idling very high. Also the check engine light is coming on, and while driving the vehicle as you start to let off the accelerator, the vehicle jerks you, almost to the point of getting whiplash. We have had in the shop at least 3-4 times and lots of times for a week at a time. We were told that the check engine light was due to the gas cap, they replaced that, 2 days later it was back on. They also said it was the fuel sensor, replaced that and its still acting as though its not getting enough gas. …”
NHTSA complaint #10368262, filed 2010-11, 86,444 miles“Vehicle caught on fire without warning while parked. A witness stated that fire began under dash. Fire marshal determined that fire was caused by a short circuit in electrical wiring.”
NHTSA complaint #10029579, filed 2003-07, 40,000 miles“Cannot take the key out of ignition. Not an everytime incident. Sometimes the lock assembly stops at accessory where it won't go further; sometimes it goes to lock and still cannot remove key. Dealer says unable to duplicate problem. Dealer adjusted shift linkage. Then, removed and replaced shifter interlock cable. Then, replaced ignition tumbleer and rekeyed to match existing door locks. Unable to get key out of ignition. Dealer has referred to another dealer.”
NHTSA complaint #764186, filed 2002-07Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 1 | 8% |
| 2001 | 3 | 10% |
| 2000 | 2 | 4% |
| 1999 | 5 | 6% |
| 1998 | 3 | 7% |
| 1995 | 6 | 11% |
| 1994 | 5 | 11% |
| 1993 | 4 | 12% |
| 1992 | 1 | 4% |
| 1991 | 7 | 12% |
| 1990 | 3 | 13% |
| 1989 | 1 | 6% |
Other parts of the 1998 Isuzu Trooper
19 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsTires
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsInterior lighting
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 Isuzu Trooper
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.
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