1998 Isuzu Trooper Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 10%of 42 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 30,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 1998 Isuzu Trooper, 10% of the 42 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 30,000 miles.
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.
“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“After parking pulled up parking brake when engine started to race. While sitting behind steering with foot on brake vehicle took off, and hit another vehicle. Please provide any further information.”
NHTSA complaint #8012574, filed 2002-06“When starting engine in neutral engine revvs and RPM's go to 3000, consumer has to press down on accelerator to get rpms to go down. Please add further comments.”
NHTSA complaint #891663, filed 2001-06“Was easying foot off accelerator pedal when it died out w/o warning. When pressure was applied, the vehicle would not start. Took vehicle to dealer & was told no indication of problem.”
NHTSA complaint #828921, filed 1998-10Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 3 | 25% |
| 2001 | 6 | 21% |
| 2000 | 2 | 4% |
| 1999 | 7 | 9% |
| 1998 | 4 | 10% |
| 1996 | 4 | 8% |
| 1995 | 3 | 6% |
| 1994 | 4 | 9% |
| 1993 | 3 | 9% |
| 1992 | 2 | 8% |
| 1991 | 5 | 9% |
| 1990 | 1 | 4% |
Other parts of the 1998 Isuzu Trooper
19 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsTires
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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