1992 Isuzu Trooper

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1992 Isuzu Trooper
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:25:48.657Z

Only 25 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 25 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

1992: 25 complaints

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Year	Complaints
1984	0
1985	3
1986	18
1987	6
1988	17
1989	16
1990	23
1991	57
1992	25
1993	33
1994	47
1995	54
1996	51
1997	13
1998	42
1999	81
2000	49
2001	29
2002	12

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 25 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

4 of 25 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling.

FIRE

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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 ISUZU TROOPER. THE CONTACT NOTICED OIL LEAKING ONTO THE INTAKE MANIFOLD. HE NOTICED THE ISSUE WHEN HEAVY SMOKE APPEARED FROM THE ENGINE WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH.

NHTSA ODI report, 20081205

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

2 of 25 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.

CRASH

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CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AND MAT GOT CAUGHT ON THE GAS PEDAL ACCELERATE AND CAUSE AN ACCIDENT . TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950327

SUSPENSION

2 of 25 total reports mention: suspension.

CRASH

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WHILE TRAVELING DOWN A GRAVEL ROAD AT 25 MPH, ANIMAL CAME OUT ONTO THE ROAD, VEHICLE SWERVED TO THE SHOULDER TO AVIOD IT. WHEN VEHICLE WAS STEERED BACK ONTO THE ROAD, IT ROLLED OVER AT A VERY LOW SPEED. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19961216

VEHICLE LOST CONTROL WHILE IN 4-WHEEL DRIVE, CAUSING ACCIDENT/ROLLOVER. *SKD

NHTSA ODI report, 19950622

POWER TRAIN

2 of 25 total reports mention: power train.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

2 of 25 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling.

FIRE

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 19920730 — DP (closed 19921125)

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES

R 19940714 — engine and engine cooling

CONSTANT EXPANSION AND CONTRACTION OF THE CYLINDER HEAD CAUSES THE CAMSHAFT SEAL END PLUG CAN BECOME DISLODGED FROM THE CYLINDER HEAD. THIS ALLOWS OIL TO LEAK FROM THE CAMSHAFT.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL CAMSHAFT END SEAL PLUG RETAINER PLATES.

Campaign 94V132000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20040524 — vehicle speed control

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE ACCELERATOR CABLE CAN STICK SO THAT THE ENGINE SPEED WILL NOT IMMEDIATELY DECREASE UPON RELEASE OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE THROTTLE CABLE RUBBER BOOT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON MAY 24, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT ISUZU AT 1-800-255-6727.

Campaign 04V199000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1992 Isuzu Trooper — pre-purchase inspection

Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (4 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (2 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for suspension issues (2 reports on file for this year).
Verify recall 94V132000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
Verify recall 04V199000 (vehicle speed control) has been completed.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1993 ● 1998 ● 1994

WORST YEARS

◆ 1999 ● 1991 ● 1995

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FAQ

Is the 1992 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 1992 Isuzu Trooper?

The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling:engine, accounting for 16% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1992 Isuzu Trooper have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.