MYRModel Year Report

2001 Isuzu Trooper

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2001 Isuzu Trooper
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:26:04.747Z

Only 29 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 29 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, 2001 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 2001 2002: 12 complaints 2002
2001: 29 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 29 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

5 of 29 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.

CRASH
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DT: THE CONTACT STATED 2001 ISUZU TROOPER ACCELERATED WHILE IN REVERSE, THEN HE PUT THE CAR IN DRIVE, IT HESITATED AND SURGED FORWARD WHILE THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20051014

WHEN ACCELERATING INTO TRAFFIC VEHICLE HESITATED, WHICH NEARLY CAUSED A REAREND COLLISION. DEALER REPLACED THROTTLE VALVE AND FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR AND ABS SENSOR WHICH DID NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM.

NHTSA ODI report, 20020320

POWER TRAIN

5 of 29 total reports mention: power train.

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WHEN VEHICLE IS ENGAGED IN FIRST GEAR IT WILL THEN MOVE A SHORT DISTANCE AND POP OUT OF GEAR.*AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20020919

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

3 of 29 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

3 of 29 total reports mention: electrical system.

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LOW BEAM HEADLIGHT SWITCH STOPPED WORKING. ONLY HIGH BEAMS WORKED. HAD TO HAVE THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH REPLACED AT A COST OF $500. I SEE THAT THE SAME PROBLEM IS CURRENTLY BEING ADDRESSED AND RECALLED ON LATER MODEL ISUZU ASCENDERS AND GM VEHICLES.

NHTSA ODI report, 20141203

TIRES

2 of 29 total reports mention: tires.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20001127 — engine and engine cooling

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4-WHEEL DRIVE AND AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS BUILT WITH TOD (TORQUE-ON-DEMAND). IN CERTAIN HIGH SPEED, FRONTAL CRASHES, MOVEMENT OF ENGINE COM

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW, REINFORCED FUEL HOSE ASSEMBLY. NOTE: THE FUEL LEAKAGE ISSUE IN THIS RECALL CAMPAIGN IS NOT THE SAME AS THE ONE ADDRESSED IN THEIR PREVIOUS CAMPAIGN 00V-253.

Campaign 00V376000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2001 Isuzu Trooper — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 00V376000 (engine and engine cooling) 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 2001 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 2001 Isuzu Trooper?

The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 17% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2001 Isuzu Trooper have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

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