MYRModel Year Report

1999 Isuzu Trooper

◆ Worse than typical
1999 Isuzu Trooper
RENDERED 2026-11-01T11:37:45.114Z

This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than 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
81
Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Engine and engine cooling

70% 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 1994 1995: 54 complaints 1996: 51 complaints 1997: 13 complaints 1998: 42 complaints 1999: 81 complaints 1999 81 2000: 49 complaints 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 1996: 51 complaints 1997: 13 complaints 1997 1998: 42 complaints 1999: 81 complaints 1999 81 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 1997: 13 complaints 1997 1998: 42 complaints 1998 1999: 81 complaints 1999 81 2000: 49 complaints 2000 2001: 29 complaints 2001 2002: 12 complaints 2002

1999: 81 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.

Engine and engine cooling

70% · 57 reports

Most commonly citing engine and gasoline.

CRASHFIRE
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I bought a 1999 Isuzu Trooper limited edition 1 year ago this month. Since buying it I have had the starter replaced, the alternator replaced twice, the small block was bad because of a failure with the dipstick to read the correct amount of oil.

NHTSA ODI report, 2004-09-21

Also filed under Electrical system

Power train

10% · 8 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and manual transmission.

CRASH
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The vehicle was shut off in park. After some time the vehicle rolled out of the parking garage and hit a drainage poll. The consumer made an appointment with the dealer for diagnosis and repairs.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-07-02

Vehicle was parked on slight hill when it popped out of gear. Also, emergency brake failed, causing it to roll down into a tree. Isuzu engineers claimed vehicle passed all specifications, but consumer knew for a fact that it did not hold.

NHTSA ODI report, 2000-05-01

Also filed under Parking brake

Vehicle speed control

9% · 7 reports
CRASHINJURY
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While driving in traffic the accelerator pedal became hard to press then engaged and unable to control speed.

NHTSA ODI report, 2016-02-13

While driving in traffic the accelerator pedal became hard to press then engaged and unable to control speed].

NHTSA ODI report, 2016-02-13

Electrical system

7% · 6 reports

Most commonly citing alternator/generator/regulator and starter assembly.

CRASH

Visibility

5% · 4 reports

Most commonly citing windshield and glass, side/rear.

CRASH

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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    1999Complaint volume 81 complaints filed for this model year.

Buy-smart checklist

1999 Isuzu Trooper — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Engine and engine cooling: 57 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 8 reports on file for this year.
  • Vehicle speed control: 7 reports on file for this year.
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FAQ

Is the 1999 Isuzu Trooper reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1999 Isuzu Trooper is rated "worse than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Isuzu Trooper?
The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 70% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1999 Isuzu Trooper have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

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