2000 Isuzu Trooper Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 23about this part
- Share
- 47%of 49 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 63,550miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 23 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2000 Isuzu Trooper, 47% of the 49 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 63,550 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I checked my oil level 3 weeks ago and it was fine. I change my oil every 3000 miles. I added a quart 3 days ago for a long trip I was taking. While driving down to billings, mt, my car suddenly stopped. It had not overheated or shown a warning sign. My car was bone dry of oil! The engine has seized. I did everything right...this is clearly a design flaw in the car.”
NHTSA complaint #10354112, filed 2010-09, 91,000 miles“I have been adding 1-2 quarts of oil every 5,000 miles. Dealership says they cannot find problem. Check engine light came on and they say that the problem is the valve which is not covered under powertrain warranty costing me $470. And they still don't know why I had to add two quarts over the last 2500 miles.”
NHTSA complaint #10098679, filed 2004-11, 57,000 miles“I have owned this SUV fron new. I have changed the oil and filter each and every 3000 miles. I have used fully synthetic oil, mobile, 10w-30. The vehicle uses at varying rates from 1qt of oil per 1000 miles to 1 qt. Per 2000 miles. While it is within Isuzu guidelines it is obviously excessive. I have discussed this with the dealer at each service trip and they just chuckle and say your doing better than most.”
NHTSA complaint #10131922, filed 2005-08, 130,000 miles“Prior to leaving on trip from minnesota to montana I checked the oil and it was fine. Just outside billings, mt my engine made a loud banging sound followed by engine power loss and finally the warning lights on the dash. Zero oil registered in the engine. Diagnosed as a seized crank by the Isuzu dealership. 70,100 miles and a seized engine out of warranty since I bought the truck used. $6,000 for a new engine does not make fiscal sense given the wholesale value of truck was $7500.”
NHTSA complaint #10112349, filed 2005-03, 70,100 miles“2000 Isuzu Trooper with apx 53k miles on it, regular oil changes about every 4-5,00 miles (Isuzu owners' manual recommends every 7,500 mi - which would not work it seems). I had checked the oil previously and found it ok a few days before taking trip, had engine rod break lose and punch hole in engine block. Have seen many other examples of similar problems with this engine. Luckily I bought it used with a honda care extended warranty, and the engine is being replaced under that warranty.”
NHTSA complaint #10144438, filed 2005-12, 53,465 milesRelated recalls
- 00V376000Nov 14, 2000Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles equipped with 4-wheel drive and automatic transmissions built with tod (torque-on-demand). In certain high speed…Covers: Isuzu Trooper 2000–2001
Related service bulletins
- 10217004Jul 20, 2022The Isuzu Commercial Truck of America (ICTA) Service Technical Assistance Center (TAC) provides diagnostic support to Isuzu dealer technicians repairing Isuzu vehicles in and out…
- 10154299Feb 18, 2019This Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in diagnosing if a vehicle comes in with misfire and DTC Codes P0300 - P0308…
- 10154552Dec 3, 2018This preliminary information document communicates a tip on the way to diagnose possible induction or exhaust air leaks using the evaporative emission cart smoke machine and…
- 10115143Nov 30, 2015This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about gasoline powered cars, mid-size trucks, light duty trucks, and heavy duty trucks with…
- 10135322Oct 10, 2014This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about gasoline powered cars, mid-size trucks, light duty trucks, and heavy duty trucks with…
- 10112251Sep 24, 2014This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about finding needle bearings during an oil change. Technician will gain access to the roller…
- 10112116Jul 17, 2014This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about engine block of possible cylinder bore damage, scoring or out of round as the possible…
- 10112331Nov 1, 2013This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about engine block of possible cylinder bore damage, scoring or out of round as the possible…
- 10112641Dec 12, 2012This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that fluid contamination may be directed to one of the following testing centers according to…
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 4 | 33% |
| 2001 | 8 | 28% |
| 2000 | 23 | 47% |
| 1999 | 56 | 69% |
| 1998 | 19 | 45% |
| 1997 | 2 | 15% |
| 1996 | 8 | 16% |
| 1995 | 7 | 13% |
| 1994 | 12 | 26% |
| 1993 | 7 | 21% |
| 1992 | 8 | 32% |
| 1991 | 13 | 23% |
| 1990 | 6 | 26% |
| 1989 | 4 | 25% |
| 1988 | 4 | 24% |
| 1987 | 1 | 17% |
| 1986 | 2 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2000 Isuzu Trooper
6 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsTires
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Isuzu Trooper
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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