1999 Isuzu Trooper

◆ Worse than typical

1999 Isuzu Trooper
RENDERED 2026-09-17T01:53:48.999Z

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 PER YEAR

1999: 81 complaints

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Year	Complaints
1984	0
1985	3
1986	18
1987	6
1988	17
1989	16
1990	23
1991	58
1992	25
1993	33
1994	47
1995	54
1996	51
1997	13
1998	42
1999	81
2000	49
2001	29
2002	12

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 70%

70% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 57 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing engine and gasoline.

CRASH FIRE

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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, 20040921

Also filed under ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

POWER TRAIN 10%

10% of complaints: power train — 8 distinct reports on file, 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. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20030702

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, 20000501

Also filed under PARKING BRAKE

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 9%

9% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 7 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

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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, 20160213

WHILE DRIVING IN TRAFFIC THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECAME HARD TO PRESS THEN ENGAGED AND UNABLE TO CONTROL SPEED].

NHTSA ODI report, 20160213

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 7%

7% of complaints: electrical system — 6 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing alternator/generator/regulator and starter assembly.

CRASH

VISIBILITY 5%

5% of complaints: visibility — 4 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing windshield and glass, side/rear.

CRASH

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

▮ 1999 — complaint volume: 81

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1999 Isuzu Trooper — pre-purchase inspection

Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (57 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for power train issues (8 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (7 reports on file for this year).

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1993 ● 1998 ● 1994

WORST YEARS

● 1991 ● 1995 ● 1996

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