MYRModel Year Report

1990 Isuzu Trooper

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1990 Isuzu Trooper
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:48:21.013Z

Only 23 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 23 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
23

Too few to rank

Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 1990

Investigations
6

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 1989: 16 complaints 1990: 23 complaints 1990 23 1991: 58 complaints 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 1987 1988: 17 complaints 1989: 16 complaints 1990: 23 complaints 1990 23 1991: 58 complaints 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 1989: 16 complaints 1989 1990: 23 complaints 1990 23 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

1990: 23 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 23 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Engine and engine cooling

7 of 23 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing gasoline and hoses/lines/piping/fittings.

FIRE
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Engine compartment fire.

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-09-09

Power train

4 of 23 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission and driveshaft.

FIRE

Structure

3 of 23 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing frame and members and hinge and attachments.

CRASHINJURY
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Experienced a rollover while driving down hill, the car started to fishtail and turned around into on coming traffic and the Trooper rolled over onto the right side. Consumer was injured in accident.

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-09-13

Also filed under Steering

Electrical system

3 of 23 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing front underhood and ignition.

FIRE
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My 1990 Isuzu Trooper is exhibiting dangerous revving and dropping of the idle. The truck accelerates without warning and is impossible now to drive safely. It is my understanding that the ECU in these trucks is faulty due to manufacturing defects.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-05-11

Also filed under Vehicle speed control

Tires

2 of 23 total reports mention: tires, most commonly citing tread/belt.

INJURY
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Rear passenger side tire tread started to separate, causing the consumer had to pull over. Sears, trail handler, size#P235/75/R15, DOT#3DHLLBE488.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-07-21

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 6 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    1990-06-06Preliminary evaluationClosed 1990-10-12 Diesel engine surge
  2. R
    1990-10-15Engine and engine cooling90V166000 Improperly installed hose on the oil cooler could come in contact with the exhaust manifold and could melt.

    Remedy: Properly install cooler hose clip to prevent contact with exhaust manifold.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  3. R
    1990-10-15Power train90V167000 Putting in more transmission oil than specified can cause oil to bleed through air groove on to the exhaust manifold if oil temperature rises.

    Remedy: Replace oil level gauge and notify owners to use only the specified amount of automatic transmission fluid.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  4. I
    1991-02-19Preliminary evaluationClosed 1991-07-15 Rear door hinge separation
  5. I
    1991-07-15Engineering analysisClosed 1992-07-28 Rear door hinge separation
  6. I
    1992-03-03Defect petitionClosed 1992-06-02 Defective heater cores
  7. I
    1992-06-02Engineering analysisClosed 1993-04-02 Heater core failure
  8. I
    1992-07-30Defect petitionClosed 1992-11-25 Engine compartment fires
  9. 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

1990 Isuzu Trooper — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Engine and engine cooling: 7 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 4 reports on file for this year.
  • Structure: 3 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 90V166000 · Engine and engine cooling
  • Recall 90V167000 · Power train
  • Recall 93E023000 · Trailer hitches
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 1990 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 1990 Isuzu Trooper?
The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 30% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1990 Isuzu Trooper have?
3 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.