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1989 Isuzu Trooper

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

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16Owner complaints

Model-year median: 25

0Recall campaigns

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5Investigations

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How this year compares

Owner complaints by model year

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Counts vary with age, sales and reporting. They are not failure rates.

What owners reported most

Engine And Engine Cooling
4Service Brakes, Hydraulic
3Wheels
3Seat Belts
2Structure
2
All reported categories
Electrical System
1Fuel System, Gasoline
1Unknown Or Other
1

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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.

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

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

Wheels complaints

3 reports
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Mileage unknown · Sep 16, 1998
Wheels

WHEEL LUGS STRIP OR BREAK OFF ENTIRELY. SIX OF 24 LUGS HAVE BEEN REPLACED.

NHTSA ODI #541492

Mileage unknown · May 29, 1996
Service Brakes, HydraulicWheels

WHEEL STUDS SNAPEDP OFF WHENEVER A TIRE IS CHANGED. *AK

NHTSA ODI #504850

Mileage unknown · Jun 13, 1995
Wheels

WHEEL STUDS ARE BREAKING WHILE IN TRANSIT; HEAR KNOCKING NOISE WHEN TIRE IS ABOUT TO COME OFF; DRIVER HAVE TO STOP AND TIGHTEN UP BOLTS;REPLACED EVERY 2/3 MONTH

NHTSA ODI #966780

Official recalls

0

No 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

5

EA92018 · 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