2001 Isuzu Trooper Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 24%of 29 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 87,300miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the brakes of the 2001 Isuzu Trooper, 24% of the 29 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 87,300 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“2001 Isuzu Trooper with faulty transmission accumulator and bad u-joint customer states that they want us to review the safety issues**nar**cc the consumer stated having 3 separate issues with the vehicle the first being a bad u joint, the second being a faulty transmission accumulator and the third was having to replace a long engine block. The consumer was also informed the electrical hydraulic brake system needed to be replaced. …”
NHTSA complaint #10200298, filed 2007-08, 87,300 miles“The contact owns a 2001 Isuzu Trooper. The contact stated while entering and starting the vehicle, he noticed an extreme heat in the interior of the vehicle coming from the engine. The contact proceeded to shift the gear into drive however, while his foot was still on the brake pedal the vehicle independently accelerated. The contact had to pulled up the parking brake to stop the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure recurred several times afterwards. …”
NHTSA complaint #11420560, filed 2021-06, 101,000 miles“The contact stated when stopped during various road conditions, the vehicle shook and decelerated to 10 MPH. Also, all power failed, and the vehicle stalled. It was towed to the service dealer, who replaced the transmission for the third time for the same problems. The manufacturer was contacted. The dealership stated the transmission was leaking burnt fluid. The radiator had a low cooling efficiency. The ABS sensor had to be replaced. Updated 10/30/06.”
NHTSA complaint #10169604, filed 2006-09, 80,000 miles“When accelerating into traffic vehicle hesitated, which nearly caused a rearend collision. Dealer replaced throttle valve and fuel pressure regulator and ABS sensor which did not correct the problem. Dealer has tried 6 attempts to repair problem.”
NHTSA complaint #8005965, filed 2002-03“When trying to stop lost brake power and vehicle crashed into an embankment. Vehicle was towed to a dealer, who found a foreign oil substance in the braking system, which was believed to be the cause of the failure.”
NHTSA complaint #10040261, filed 2003-09Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 7 | 24% |
| 2000 | 2 | 4% |
| 1999 | 3 | 4% |
| 1998 | 3 | 7% |
| 1997 | 3 | 23% |
| 1996 | 2 | 4% |
| 1995 | 2 | 4% |
| 1994 | 1 | 2% |
| 1993 | 2 | 6% |
| 1992 | 3 | 12% |
| 1991 | 3 | 5% |
| 1990 | 2 | 9% |
| 1989 | 3 | 19% |
| 1988 | 1 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2001 Isuzu Trooper
9 complaintsEngine cooling
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsTires
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 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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