2000 Isuzu Trooper Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 12%of 49 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 81,558miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2000 Isuzu Trooper, 12% of the 49 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 81,558 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 2000 Isuzu Trooper. While driving 30 MPH, the vehicle hesitated and lunged forward. The mechanic stated that the gasket transmission pan had a leak and the gasket was replaced. Approximately one week later, the failure recurred. The mechanic stated that the vehicle had two transmission pans and the second gasket should be replaced. The gasket was replaced, but the failure recurred two months later while driving 35 MPH. The mechanic stated that there was a leak in the accumulator cover and made the replacement. As of december 4, 2007, there had been no further occurrences. …”
NHTSA complaint #10210795, filed 2007-12, 81,558 miles“Drive shaft on vehicle is out of round causing vehicle to shimmy. There was a rumbling and or shimmy while the vehicle was being driven at any speed. The consumer had gone to a service dealer where they changed the rear drive shaft and stated that most of the problem had been eliminated however, the symptom still existed due to the wheels being out of round. The front brake rotors were also out of round.”
NHTSA complaint #10044104, filed 2003-10“Transmission failed on this vehicle 4 times the first one was before the 50000 miles and every year after that. It stall on the freeway and is a hazard to drive if you are in a remote area.”
NHTSA complaint #10203508, filed 2007-09“Nar 02/10/2003. The consumer was having a problem with the console shifter. Everytime he turned the key to the off position the key hung up before it reached the off the position. It took several tries before the key reached the off position.”
NHTSA complaint #10008662, filed 2003-01“While driving 25 MPH and above and between shifting geras vehicle vibrates severely, causing loss of control. Dealer cannot correct the problem. Please give any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #8001124, filed 2001-12Related service bulletins
- 10112600Nov 26, 2012This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician with the axel setup information from American Axle Manufacturing. Technician should be advised…
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 2000 Isuzu Trooper
23 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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