MYRModel Year Report

1988 Isuzu Trooper

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1988 Isuzu Trooper
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:50:15.813Z

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
17

Too few to rank

Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 1988

Investigations
5

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1985: 3 complaints 1985 1986: 18 complaints 1987: 6 complaints 1988: 17 complaints 1988 17 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 1985 1986: 18 complaints 1987: 6 complaints 1988: 17 complaints 1988 17 1989: 16 complaints 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 1987: 6 complaints 1987 1988: 17 complaints 1988 17 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

1988: 17 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 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
Show complaint excerpts

Fuel pump caught fire, causing an explosion.

NHTSA ODI report, 1998-03-23

Visibility

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

FIRE

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 5 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    1989-01-20Visibility89V001000 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…

    Remedy: Install new lines and a clip.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  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
    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

1988 Isuzu Trooper — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Engine and engine cooling: 5 reports on file for this year.
  • Wheels: 4 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 2 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 89V001000 · Visibility
  • Recall 93E023000 · Trailer hitches
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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