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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
Limited mileage data: 1 of 57 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 13 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Power Train. Review the 12 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Wheels. Review the 8 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
5 crash reports15 fire reports3 injury reports
What owners actually said
57 reports
Mileage unknown · Dec 15, 1998
Seat BeltsCrash
THE 1991 TROOPER HAD SEATBELT LATCHES RAISED OFF THE SEAT (FOR CONVENIENCE OF SECURING) HOWEVER THIS FURTHER EXPOSED THE RELEASE BUTTON, WHICH HAD NO COVER. LATER MODELS LOWERED THE LATCH, MAKING IT MORE DIFFICULT TO SECURE, BUT ALSO MAKING IT LESS LIKELY TO BE ACCIDENTLY RELEASED (BY THE PASSENGER OR FOREIGN OBJECT) AT IMPACT.…
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THE 1991 TROOPER HAD SEATBELT LATCHES RAISED OFF THE SEAT (FOR CONVENIENCE OF SECURING) HOWEVER THIS FURTHER EXPOSED THE RELEASE BUTTON, WHICH HAD NO COVER. LATER MODELS LOWERED THE LATCH, MAKING IT MORE DIFFICULT TO SECURE, BUT ALSO MAKING IT LESS LIKELY TO BE ACCIDENTLY RELEASED (BY THE PASSENGER OR FOREIGN OBJECT) AT IMPACT. PLEASE INVESTIGATE, BECAUSE IT MAY HAVE RESULTED IN MY WIFE'S DEATH. THANK YOU. JOHN M. RICCI (617)308-4833
NHTSA ODI #701370
Mileage unknown · Sep 1, 1998
Exterior Lighting
HEADLIGHT SWITCH SHORTS HOURS AFTER TURNING LIGHTS OFF CAUSING SIDE LIGHTS TO COME ON IN MIDDLE OF NIGHT.
NHTSA ODI #540483
Mileage unknown · Aug 13, 1998
Engine And Engine CoolingFire
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS. *AK
NHTSA ODI #826660
Mileage unknown · Jul 28, 1998
Engine And Engine CoolingFire
ENGINE FIRE (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT).
NHTSA ODI #538040
Mileage unknown · Jul 22, 1998
Wheels
WHEEL LUGS AND NUTS MADE FROM WEAK METAL RESULTING IN FAILURE.
NHTSA ODI #538165
Mileage unknown · Jul 21, 1998
Engine And Engine CoolingFire
ENGINE FIRE (OHIO CRASH REPORT).
NHTSA ODI #538014
Mileage unknown · Apr 15, 1998
Unknown Or Other
NOT SPECIFIED.
NHTSA ODI #780841
Mileage unknown · Feb 23, 1998
Engine And Engine Cooling
CONSUMER STATES THAT THERE IS A GENERAL RECALL ON THE ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM. SHE CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE TRUCK WAS NOT INCLUDED UNDER THE RECALL . OWNER THINKS THAT VEHICLE SHOULD HAVE BEEN INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. *AK
NHTSA ODI #816835
Mileage unknown · Sep 17, 1997
SuspensionCrashInjury
CONSUMER WAS IN PASSING LANE AND THERE WAS A SEMI-TRUCK IN RIGHT HAND LANE. LOOKED DOWN TO TURN OFF AIR CONDITIONER, AND FRONT END OF VEHICLE WAS ABOUT A FOOT AWAY FROM HITTING THE SIDE OF SEMI-TRUCK. DRIVER JERKED WHEEL TO THE LEFT IN ORDER TO CORRECT BACK INTO PASSING LANE. VEHICLE FISHTAILED/LOST CONTROL AND HIT SEMI-TRUCK, C…
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CONSUMER WAS IN PASSING LANE AND THERE WAS A SEMI-TRUCK IN RIGHT HAND LANE. LOOKED DOWN TO TURN OFF AIR CONDITIONER, AND FRONT END OF VEHICLE WAS ABOUT A FOOT AWAY FROM HITTING THE SIDE OF SEMI-TRUCK. DRIVER JERKED WHEEL TO THE LEFT IN ORDER TO CORRECT BACK INTO PASSING LANE. VEHICLE FISHTAILED/LOST CONTROL AND HIT SEMI-TRUCK, CAUSING TROOPER TO SLIDE TO EDG EOF HIGHWAY AND ROLL OVER 7 TIMES. ONE PASSENGER WAS KILLED, AND TWO SUFFERED MINOR INJURIES. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. *AK
NHTSA ODI #520698
Mileage unknown · Jun 9, 1997
Vehicle Speed Control
CONSUMER WAS DRIVING 32--35 MPH WHEN ACCELERATOR CABLE RUBBER GUARD MELTED INTO THE CABLE, CAUSING THE GAS PEDAL TO BECOME STUCK. *AK
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