MYRModel Year Report

1996 Isuzu Trooper

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1996 Isuzu Trooper
RENDERED 2026-08-02T14:17:29.793Z

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, 1996 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 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
1996: 51 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

SUSPENSION 14%

14% of complaints: suspension — 7 distinct reports on file.

SUSPENSION 10%

10% of complaints: suspension — 5 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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WHEN MAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN, THE VEHICLE ROLLED OVER ON ITS SIDE. PLEASE DESCRIBE.*AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19960918

POWER TRAIN 8%

8% of complaints: power train — 4 distinct reports on file.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 6%

6% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 3 distinct reports on file.

TIRES 6%

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

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TIRE DELAMINATION. *NLM

NHTSA ODI report, 20030414

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 19960820 — DP (open)

RISK OF ROLLOVER

R 19970124 — seat belts

CERTAIN VEHICLES WERE MANUFACTURED WITH AN INCORRECT REAR CENTER SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY BUCKLE. THE MISBUILD INVOLVED FITTING A BUCKLE FOR ANOTHER MARKET WITH THE CORRECT U.S. SPECIFICATION SEAT BELT.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE REAR CENTER SEAT BELT TONGUE AND BUCKLE AND INCORRECT BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES WILL BE REPLACED.

Campaign 96V248001 — check if this car was fixed

R 19970629 — service brakes, hydraulic

THE LEFT FRONT BRAKE LINES WERE INSTALLED IMPROPERLY AT THE ASSEMBLY LINE RESULTING IN INSUFFICIENT CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE BRAKE LINE AND AN UPPER CONTROL ARM OF THE SUSPENSION.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE BRAKE LINE AND THE UPPER CONTROL ARM. IF THE CLEARANCE IS NOT ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATIONS, THE BRAKE LINE WILL BE REPLACED.

Campaign 97V092001 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1996 Isuzu Trooper — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 96V248001 (seat belts) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 97V092001 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1993 ● 1998 ● 1994

WORST YEARS

◆ 1999 ● 1991 ● 1995

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FAQ

Is the 1996 Isuzu Trooper reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1996 Isuzu Trooper is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1996 Isuzu Trooper?

The most-reported component is suspension, accounting for 14% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1996 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.