2002 Isuzu Trooper Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 33%of 12 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 41,850miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2002 Isuzu Trooper, 33% of the 12 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 41,850 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.
“Engine in my 2002 Isuzu Trooper burned up the main rod bearing in piston one due to insufficient oil pressure. Engine had to be replaced. Truck has 79k miles on it and was out of warranty. Isuzu of north america stated nothing would be done via the manufacturer. I replaced the engine myself at a cost of $4800.”
NHTSA complaint #10192928, filed 2007-06, 79,000 miles“When in motion for long periods of time, the vehicle will lose acceleration power. This will continue until consumer is able to pull off the road to restart the engine. The EGR valve has repeatedly been replaced, but the problem is still in existence. Ts”
NHTSA complaint #8023858, filed 2002-12, 4,700 miles“While driving vehicle, if you try to pass someone or accelerate, sometimes the vehicle will loose power. Consumer states' once when vehicle loss power it almost resulted in a rear end collision. Please provide any further information. Ts”
NHTSA complaint #8023904, filed 2002-12Related service bulletins
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- 10154306Feb 19, 2019This Preliminary information communicates to the technician the need to inspect the induction system for potential icing issues in very cold ambient temperatures. To allow the…
- 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 2002 Isuzu Trooper
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 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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