MYRModel Year Report

1986 Isuzu Trooper

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1986 Isuzu Trooper
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:49:01.380Z

Only 18 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 18 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
18

Too few to rank

Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 1986

Investigations
6

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1985: 3 complaints 1986: 18 complaints 1986 18 1987: 6 complaints 1988: 17 complaints 1989: 16 complaints 1990: 23 complaints 1991: 58 complaints 1991 1992: 25 complaints 1993: 33 complaints 1994: 47 complaints 1994 1995: 54 complaints 1996: 51 complaints 1997: 13 complaints 1997 1998: 42 complaints 1999: 81 complaints 2000: 49 complaints 2000 2001: 29 complaints 2002: 12 complaints
1985: 3 complaints 1986: 18 complaints 1986 18 1987: 6 complaints 1988: 17 complaints 1989: 16 complaints 1989 1990: 23 complaints 1991: 58 complaints 1991 1992: 25 complaints 1993: 33 complaints 1993 1994: 47 complaints 1995: 54 complaints 1995 1996: 51 complaints 1997: 13 complaints 1997 1998: 42 complaints 1999: 81 complaints 1999 2000: 49 complaints 2001: 29 complaints 2001 2002: 12 complaints
1985: 3 complaints 1985 1986: 18 complaints 1986 18 1987: 6 complaints 1987 1988: 17 complaints 1988 1989: 16 complaints 1989 1990: 23 complaints 1990 1991: 58 complaints 1991 1992: 25 complaints 1992 1993: 33 complaints 1993 1994: 47 complaints 1994 1995: 54 complaints 1995 1996: 51 complaints 1996 1997: 13 complaints 1997 1998: 42 complaints 1998 1999: 81 complaints 1999 2000: 49 complaints 2000 2001: 29 complaints 2001 2002: 12 complaints 2002

1986: 18 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19840
19853
198618
19876
198817
198916
199023
199158
199225
199333
199447
199554
199651
199713
199842
199981
200049
200129
200212

Known problem areas

Only 18 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Seat belts

10 of 18 total reports mention: seat belts, most commonly citing retractor and buckle assembly.

Show complaint excerpts

Tl*the contact owns a 1986 Isuzu Trooper. The vehicle was parked when the front passenger side occupant attempted to engage the seat belt mechanism.

NHTSA ODI report, 2010-03-25

Drivers side seat belt will not unreel. Locked up. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-04-28

Visibility

2 of 18 total reports mention: visibility, most commonly citing heater core.

INJURY
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Consumer was pulling into driveway, attempting to enter garage when heater core blew up, causing hot water and steam to blow inside vehicle and on top of consumer, resulting in burns and injuries.

NHTSA ODI report, 1998-05-01

Seats

2 of 18 total reports mention: seats, most commonly citing recliner.

Show complaint excerpts

Extension-611, driver seat went into rear seat failure, while driving vehicle, causing loss control of vehicle. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-04-24

Engine and engine cooling

2 of 18 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing gasoline and engine.

Structure

1 of 18 total reports mentions: structure, most commonly citing hinge and attachments.

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 6 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    1990-03-15Preliminary evaluationClosed 1990-06-22 Windshield wiper fails
  2. I
    1990-06-06Preliminary evaluationClosed 1990-10-12 Diesel engine surge
  3. I
    1991-02-19Preliminary evaluationClosed 1991-07-15 Rear door hinge separation
  4. I
    1991-07-15Engineering analysisClosed 1992-07-28 Rear door hinge separation
  5. I
    1992-03-03Defect petitionClosed 1992-06-02 Defective heater cores
  6. I
    1992-06-02Engineering analysisClosed 1993-04-02 Heater core failure
  7. R
    1992-11-24Structure92V093000 Trucks used in the salt-belt states can have accumulated corrosion in the hinges of the rear doors. If the vehicles also have misaligned door latches and strikers, it is possible to close the doors…

    Remedy: Check the door latches and strikers for correct alignment and repair if necessary; also inspect rear door hinges for corrosion and replace if necessary.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  8. R
    1993-07-22Trailer hitches93E023000 The weld on the receiver unit of the trailer hitch can break.

    Remedy: Replace the trailer hitch.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1986 Isuzu Trooper — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Seat belts: 10 reports on file for this year.
  • Visibility: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Seats: 2 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 92V093000 · Structure
  • Recall 93E023000 · Trailer hitches
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 1986 Isuzu Trooper reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 1986 Isuzu Trooper?
The most-reported component is seat belts, accounting for 56% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1986 Isuzu Trooper have?
2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-20 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.