MYRModel Year Report

1994 Isuzu Trooper

● Typical for this model
1994 Isuzu Trooper
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:05:14.186Z

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Isuzu Trooper Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1994 highlighted. 1984: 0 complaints 1984 1985: 3 complaints 1986: 18 complaints 1987: 6 complaints 1987 1988: 17 complaints 1989: 16 complaints 1990: 23 complaints 1990 1991: 57 complaints 1992: 25 complaints 1993: 33 complaints 1993 1994: 47 complaints 1994 1995: 54 complaints 1996: 51 complaints 1996 1997: 13 complaints 1998: 42 complaints 1999: 81 complaints 1999 2000: 49 complaints 2001: 29 complaints 2002: 12 complaints 2002
1994: 47 complaints
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YearComplaints
19840
19853
198618
19876
198817
198916
199023
199157
199225
199333
199447
199554
199651
199713
199842
199981
200049
200129
200212

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

TIRES 11%

11% of complaints: tires — 5 distinct reports on file.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 9%

9% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 4 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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DEC. 26, 2005 MY HUSBAND WENT TO WORK AT 3:00PM IN THE AFTERNOON.

NHTSA ODI report, 20060109

TIRES 6%

6% of complaints: tires — 3 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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TREAD SEPARATION ON TIRE, LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, IMPACT WITH RETAINING WALL, CONSIDERABLE DAMAGE TO VEHICLE. *LA

NHTSA ODI report, 20040720

SUSPENSION 6%

6% of complaints: suspension — 3 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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VEHICLE ROLLED OVER AFTER SWERVING TO MISS ROAD DEBRIS.

NHTSA ODI report, 19970724

AFTER COMING OUT OF A PARKING GARAGE AT LOW SPEEDS, VEHICLE SKIDDED ON ICY SURFACE, HIT A CURB AND ROLLED OVER, DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19970324

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 6%

6% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 3 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

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

1994 Isuzu Trooper — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for tires issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for tires issues (3 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.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1993 ● 1998 ● 2000

WORST YEARS

◆ 1999 ● 1991 ● 1995

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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 tires, accounting for 11% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1994 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.