1995 Isuzu Trooper

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1995 Isuzu Trooper
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:48:42.938Z

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.

Complaints
54
Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 1995

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Suspension

17% 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 1995: 54 complaints 1995 54 1996: 51 complaints 1997: 13 complaints 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 1993 1994: 47 complaints 1995: 54 complaints 1995 54 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 1995: 54 complaints 1995 54 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

1995: 54 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.

Suspension

17% · 9 reports

Most commonly citing front and rear.

CRASHINJURY
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When the brakes are applied the vehicle may fishtail in other than normal road conditions and high winds. This vehicle has been in two collisions. Please describe details.

NHTSA ODI report, 1997-01-30

Engine and engine cooling

15% · 8 reports

Most commonly citing gasoline and exhaust system.

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Accelerated from stop and throttle stuck. Was able to shut down engine and get to side of road.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-11-05

Also filed under Structure and vehicle speed control

Air bags

13% · 7 reports

Most commonly citing frontal.

CRASHINJURY
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Passenger and driverside air bag failure.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-11-22

Power train

11% · 6 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and manual transmission.

Electrical system

11% · 6 reports

Most commonly citing interior/under dash and alternator/generator/regulator.

CRASHINJURY

Safety timeline

1 recall · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. I
    1996-08-20Defect petitionOpen Risk of rollover
  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.

Buy-smart checklist

1995 Isuzu Trooper — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Suspension: 9 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 8 reports on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 7 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 04V199000 · Vehicle speed control

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FAQ

Is the 1995 Isuzu Trooper reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1995 Isuzu Trooper is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 1995 Isuzu Trooper?
The most-reported component is suspension, accounting for 17% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1995 Isuzu Trooper have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

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