MYRModel Year Report

1999 Isuzu Trooper

◆ Worse than typical
1999 Isuzu Trooper
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:02:15.749Z

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

Complaints per year, Isuzu Trooper Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1999 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
1999: 81 complaints
View as data table
YearComplaints
19840
19853
198618
19876
198817
198916
199023
199157
199225
199333
199447
199554
199651
199713
199842
199981
200049
200129
200212

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 36%

36% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 29 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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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

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 21%

21% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 17 distinct reports on file.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 12%

12% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 10 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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

POWER TRAIN 7%

7% of complaints: power train — 6 distinct reports on file.

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

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 (29 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (17 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (10 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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:engine, accounting for 36% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1999 Isuzu Trooper have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.