2000 Isuzu Trooper Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 4%of 49 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 152,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the engine of the 2000 Isuzu Trooper, 4% of the 49 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 152,000 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.
“Perforation which has caused back bracket underneath to detach. Bolt is in place. Engine light on wbich is csused by the engine an engine cooling system. I have print out from oriellys which has messed up the transmission once again. Papers on new transmission placed. Transmission light on. Smell of gas in engine which is caused by the fuel system. Note this vehicle would not pass epaan or I/m test. I do not know how that make an model are still being sold. Very dangerous. I am 31 years old I do not want to die of defects. …”
NHTSA complaint #11002329, filed 2017-06“The contact owns a 2000 Isuzu Trooper. While driving at 35 MPH, the vehicle stalled and the check engine warning lights illuminated. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was diagnosed by the owner as a certified mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 152,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10717315, filed 2015-05, 152,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10099252Sep 9, 2016This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a malfunction indicator lamp on or engine misfire, rough idle, extended…
Engine: other model years
Other parts of the 2000 Isuzu Trooper
23 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsTires
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsElectrical system
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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