1995 Isuzu Trooper

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1995 Isuzu Trooper
RENDERED 2026-09-17T03:37:03.157Z

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, 1995 highlighted. 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 1995: 54 complaints 1995 1996: 51 complaints 1997: 13 complaints 1997 1998: 42 complaints 1999: 81 complaints 2000: 49 complaints 2000 2001: 29 complaints 2002: 12 complaints 2002
1995: 54 complaints
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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%

17% of complaints: suspension — 9 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing front and rear.

CRASH INJURY
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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. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19970130

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 15%

15% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 8 distinct reports on file, 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, 20141105

Also filed under STRUCTURE and VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

AIR BAGS 13%

13% of complaints: air bags — 7 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing frontal.

CRASH INJURY
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PASSENGER AND DRIVERSIDE AIR BAG FAILURE. *LA

NHTSA ODI report, 20031122

POWER TRAIN 11%

11% of complaints: power train — 6 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and manual transmission.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 11%

11% of complaints: electrical system — 6 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing interior/under dash and alternator/generator/regulator.

CRASH INJURY

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 19960820 — DP (open)

RISK OF ROLLOVER

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

1995 Isuzu Trooper — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (9 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (8 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 04V199000 (vehicle speed control) has been completed.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1993 ● 1998 ● 1994

WORST YEARS

◆ 1999 ● 1991 ● 1996

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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 2026-09-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.