1998 Isuzu Trooper Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 14%of 42 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 58,222miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1998 Isuzu Trooper, 14% of the 42 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 58,222 miles. 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.
“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“The contact owns a 1998 Isuzu Trooper. The contact stated that the vehicle independently accelerated when shifting from park into any other gear without warning. Also, the rpms increased and the contact had to apply force to the brake pedal to stop the vehicle. An unknown dealer that was no longer in business was contacted. The dealer retained the vehicle for more than two weeks, but they were unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was also taken to an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #11190034, filed 2019-03, 30,000 miles“I am currently leasing the vehicle which was bougth new, every time the vehicle is placed in reverse or drive there is a clunking noise from the transmission and also a clunking noise every time vehicle comes to a stop while driving and also a jolt. …”
NHTSA complaint #759678, filed 2002-03“While traveling and without any indication vehicle started jerking soon after vehicle died and was towed. Technician noticed transmission needed to be replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10022213, filed 2003-06Related recalls
- 98V180000Aug 3, 1998Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. The transfer gearbox flange nuts were not properly installed, causing the nuts to loosen.Covers: Isuzu Trooper 1998, Acura SLX 1998
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 1998 Isuzu Trooper
19 complaintsTires
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsElectrical system
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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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