MYRModel Year Report

1988 Isuzu Trooper

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1988 Isuzu Trooper
RENDERED 2026-09-17T03:38:13.484Z

Only 17 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 17 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Isuzu Trooper Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1988 highlighted. 1985: 3 complaints 1985 1986: 18 complaints 1987: 6 complaints 1988: 17 complaints 1988 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 2002
1988: 17 complaints
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YearComplaints
19840
19853
198618
19876
198817
198916
199023
199158
199225
199333
199447
199554
199651
199713
199842
199981
200049
200129
200212

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 17 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

5 of 17 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing engine.

WHEELS

4 of 17 total reports mention: wheels, most commonly citing lugs/nuts/bolts/studs.

SERVICE BRAKES

2 of 17 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

2 of 17 total reports mention: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing tank assembly and fuel pump.

FIRE
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FUEL PUMP CAUGHT FIRE, CAUSING AN EXPLOSION.

NHTSA ODI report, 19980323

VISIBILITY

1 of 17 total reports mentions: visibility, most commonly citing defroster/defogger/hvac system.

FIRE

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19890120 — visibility

DUE TO INSUFFICIENT CLEARANCE BETWEEN A BOLT THAT FIXES THE HEATER TO THE VEHICLE BODY AND A FUEL DELIVERY PIPE AND BETWEEN A REAR HEATER HOSE CLIP, USE UNDER SERVERE CONDITIONS COULD CAUSE PIPE RUPTU

Remedy: INSTALL NEW LINES AND A CLIP.

Campaign 89V001000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19900606 — PE (closed 19901012)

DIESEL ENGINE SURGE

I 19910219 — PE (closed 19910715)

REAR DOOR HINGE SEPARATION

I 19910715 — EA (closed 19920728)

REAR DOOR HINGE SEPARATION

I 19920303 — DP (closed 19920602)

DEFECTIVE HEATER CORES

I 19920602 — EA (closed 19930402)

HEATER CORE FAILURE

R 19930722 — trailer hitches

THE WELD ON THE RECEIVER UNIT OF THE TRAILER HITCH CAN BREAK.

Remedy: REPLACE THE TRAILER HITCH.

Campaign 93E023000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1988 Isuzu Trooper — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for wheels issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 89V001000 (visibility) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 93E023000 (trailer hitches) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1993 ● 1998 ● 1994

WORST YEARS

◆ 1999 ● 1991 ● 1995

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FAQ

Is the 1988 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 1988 Isuzu Trooper?

The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 29% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1988 Isuzu Trooper have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.