MYRModel Year Report

1996 Isuzu Trooper

● Typical for this model
1996 Isuzu Trooper
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:49:34.767Z

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
51
Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 1996

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Suspension

25% 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 1996: 51 complaints 1996 51 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 1996: 51 complaints 1996 51 1997: 13 complaints 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 1996: 51 complaints 1996 51 1997: 13 complaints 1997 1998: 42 complaints 1998 1999: 81 complaints 1999 2000: 49 complaints 2000 2001: 29 complaints 2001 2002: 12 complaints 2002

1996: 51 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

25% · 13 reports

Most commonly citing front and torsion bar.

CRASHINJURY
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When making a right hand turn, the vehicle rolled over on its side. Please describe.

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-09-18

Engine and engine cooling

20% · 10 reports

Most commonly citing gasoline and engine.

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Consumer called complaining having problem with fuel rails. Dealer install the wrong hose. Please provide further information. Ts

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-01-17

Power train

14% · 7 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and cooling unit and lines.

Structure

12% · 6 reports

Most commonly citing body and frame and members.

CRASHINJURY
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Left side of the undercarriage failed, causing accident/injuries.

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-11-14

The frame is rusted out and falling off in chunks. I didn't get an inspection done in jan 2013 because I was told the year before that the rust is getting bad. Other than the frame, the vehicle is in outstanding condition. It isn't a safe vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-04-01

Tires

10% · 5 reports

Most commonly citing sidewall.

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Sidewall failure in both accidents. *jb ***dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis****734337

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-05-29

Tire delamination.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-04-14

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. I
    1996-08-20Defect petitionOpen Risk of rollover
  2. R
    1997-01-24Seat belts96V248001 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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  3. R
    1997-06-29Service brakes, hydraulic97V092001 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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1996 Isuzu Trooper — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Suspension: 13 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 10 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 7 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 96V248001 · Seat belts
  • Recall 97V092001 · Service brakes, hydraulic
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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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 25% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1996 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.