MYRModel Year Report

1997 Isuzu Trooper

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1997 Isuzu Trooper
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:25:55.956Z

Only 13 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

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.

Only 13 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Isuzu Trooper Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1997 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 1997 1998: 42 complaints 1999: 81 complaints 1999 2000: 49 complaints 2001: 29 complaints 2002: 12 complaints 2002
1997: 13 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

Only 13 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

POWER TRAIN

3 of 13 total reports mention: power train.

Show complaint excerpts

CLUTCH THROWOUT BEARING FAILED CAUSING VEHICAL TO BE INOPERABLE STRANDING DRIVER IN TRAFFIC

NHTSA ODI report, 20030126

CUTCH FAILURE CAUSING VEHICLE TO BE INOPERABLE STRANDING DRIVER IN TRAFFIC. SECOND CLUTCH FAILURE FOR THIS VEHICLE WITH IN 37,000 MILES OF HIGHWAY DRIVING

NHTSA ODI report, 20030126

SUSPENSION

1 of 13 total reports mentions: suspension.

STRUCTURE

1 of 13 total reports mentions: structure.

STEERING

1 of 13 total reports mentions: steering.

STEERING

1 of 13 total reports mentions: steering.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19970313 — suspension

THESE VEHICLES WERE MANUFACTURED WITHOUT A LOCK WASHER AND/OR SCREWS IN THE FRONT HUB.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FRONT HUBS TO DETERMINE IF THE LOCK WASHER AND SCREWS WERE PROPERLY INSTALLED. IF NOT, THEY WILL MAKE THE NECESSARY REPAIRS.

Campaign 97V035001 — 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

1997 Isuzu Trooper — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 97V035001 (suspension) 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 1997 Isuzu Trooper reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 1997 Isuzu Trooper?

The most-reported component is power train:clutch assembly, accounting for 23% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1997 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.