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1989 Isuzu Trooper
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
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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
Fuel System, Gasoline complaints
1 reportsOfficial 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