MYRModel Year Report

1994 Isuzu Trooper

● Typical for this model
1994 Isuzu Trooper
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:49:45.780Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

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.

How is this computed?

Complaints
47
Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 1994

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Engine and engine cooling

26% of complaints

Complaints per year

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 47 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 1989 1990: 23 complaints 1991: 58 complaints 1991 1992: 25 complaints 1993: 33 complaints 1994: 47 complaints 1994 47 1995: 54 complaints 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 1991: 58 complaints 1991 1992: 25 complaints 1992 1993: 33 complaints 1993 1994: 47 complaints 1994 47 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

1994: 47 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

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Engine and engine cooling

26% · 12 reports

Most commonly citing engine and gasoline.

FIRE
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Dec. 26, 2005 my husband went to work at 3:00PM in the afternoon.

NHTSA ODI report, 2006-01-09

My husband came home from work , turned the truck off came in the house. Got in the shower 30 minutes later when he got out of the shower he heard a pop and flames were coming out of the passenger side tire from under the hood.

NHTSA ODI report, 2005-12-31

Tires

17% · 8 reports

Most commonly citing tread/belt.

CRASH
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Tread separation on tire, loss of vehicle control, impact with retaining wall, considerable damage to vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 2004-07-20

Suspension

11% · 5 reports

Most commonly citing front and multiple axle.

CRASHINJURY
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Vehicle rolled over after swerving to miss road debris.

NHTSA ODI report, 1997-07-24

After coming out of a parking garage at low speeds, vehicle skidded on icy surface, hit a curb and rolled over, driver sustained injuries.

NHTSA ODI report, 1997-03-24

Consumer was driving on wet pavement and was making a turn and the vehicle skidded of the road and rolled over.

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-10-09

Structure

11% · 5 reports

Most commonly citing frame and members and underbody shields.

INJURY

Electrical system

11% · 5 reports

Most commonly citing starter assembly and front underhood.

FIRE

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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    1994-07-14Engine and engine cooling94V132000 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.

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  2. R
    2004-05-24Vehicle speed control04V199000 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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1994 Isuzu Trooper — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Engine and engine cooling: 12 reports on file for this year.
  • Tires: 8 reports on file for this year.
  • Suspension: 5 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 94V132000 · Engine and engine cooling
  • Recall 04V199000 · Vehicle speed control
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FAQ

Is the 1994 Isuzu Trooper reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1994 Isuzu Trooper is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 1994 Isuzu Trooper?
The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 26% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1994 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.