IllustrationTHE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM IS DEFECT THE LIGHT WILL GO OFF AND ON INTERMITTENLY. AND THE VEHICLE WILL NOT START AT ALL PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. TS
1989 Isuzu Trooper
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
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There is not enough comparable history to draw a useful model-year comparison.
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Owner complaints by model year
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What owners reported most
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
Limited mileage data: 0 of 16 reports include usable mileage. There isn’t enough coverage to show a useful chart.
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What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Engine And Engine Cooling. Review the 4 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Review the 3 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Wheels. Review the 3 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
1 crash reports0 fire reports0 injury reports
What owners actually said
16 reportsNO SUMMARY
WHEEL LUGS STRIP OR BREAK OFF ENTIRELY. SIX OF 24 LUGS HAVE BEEN REPLACED.
BRAKES MAKE A MOANING NOISE WHILE VEHICLE IS IN REVERSE, REPLACED BRAKE PADS.
THE ENGINE'S MAIN PULLEY BOLT COULD NOT BE REMOVED. THE BOLT HAD TO BE DRILLED OUT AND THEN REPLACED.
WHEN DRIVER TURNS VEHICLE OFF AND ATTEMPTS TO TURN THE VEHICLE BACK ON, THE VEHICLE WILL NOT START UP AGAIN. THIS HAPPENS ALL THE TIME WHEN TURNING THE VEHICLE OFF, AND TRYING TO START THE VEHICLE BACK UP AGAIN. *AK
FRONT PASSENGER'S DOOR FELL OFF HINGE.
HEAD GASKET FAILED TWICE.
WHENEVER YOU PRESS THE BRAKES THEY MAKE A VERY LOUD GRINDING NOISE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
WHEEL STUDS SNAPEDP OFF WHENEVER A TIRE IS CHANGED. *AK
Official recalls
0No recalls in this snapshot.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
5EA92018 · Heater Core Failure
Opened Jun 2, 1992 · Closed Apr 2, 1993
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac System
There is no summary currently available
DP92005 · Defective Heater Cores
Opened Mar 3, 1992 · Closed Jun 2, 1992
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac System
DEFECTIVE HEATER CORES
EA91033 · Rear Door Hinge Separation
Opened Jul 15, 1991 · Closed Jul 28, 1992
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Structure
There is no summary currently available
PE91046 · Rear Door Hinge Separation
Opened Feb 19, 1991 · Closed Jul 15, 1991
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Structure
There is no summary currently available
PE90087 · Diesel Engine Surge
Opened Jun 6, 1990 · Closed Oct 12, 1990
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Engine And Engine Cooling
There is no summary currently available