MYRModel Year Report

Isuzu Trooper — years to avoid

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA.

1 model year to watch and 1 best bet. Tap a year to see its problem areas, recalls and buy-smart checklist.

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Complaint history

1984: 0 complaints, Not enough data 1984 1985: 3 complaints, Not enough data 1986: 18 complaints, Not enough data 1987: 6 complaints, Not enough data 1987 1988: 17 complaints, Not enough data 1989: 16 complaints, Not enough data 1990: 23 complaints, Not enough data 1990 1991: 58 complaints, Recommended 1992: 25 complaints, Not enough data 1993: 33 complaints, Recommended 1993 1994: 47 complaints, Recommended 1995: 54 complaints, Recommended 1996: 51 complaints, Recommended 1996 1997: 13 complaints, Not enough data 1998: 42 complaints, Recommended 1999: 81 complaints, Caution 1999 2000: 49 complaints, Recommended 2001: 29 complaints, Not enough data 2002: 12 complaints, Not enough data 2002 1999 · 81
1984: 0 complaints, Not enough data 1984 1985: 3 complaints, Not enough data 1986: 18 complaints, Not enough data 1986 1987: 6 complaints, Not enough data 1988: 17 complaints, Not enough data 1988 1989: 16 complaints, Not enough data 1990: 23 complaints, Not enough data 1990 1991: 58 complaints, Recommended 1992: 25 complaints, Not enough data 1992 1993: 33 complaints, Recommended 1994: 47 complaints, Recommended 1994 1995: 54 complaints, Recommended 1996: 51 complaints, Recommended 1996 1997: 13 complaints, Not enough data 1998: 42 complaints, Recommended 1999: 81 complaints, Caution 1999 2000: 49 complaints, Recommended 2001: 29 complaints, Not enough data 2002: 12 complaints, Not enough data 2002 1999 · 81
1984: 0 complaints, Not enough data 1984 1985: 3 complaints, Not enough data 1985 1986: 18 complaints, Not enough data 1986 1987: 6 complaints, Not enough data 1987 1988: 17 complaints, Not enough data 1988 1989: 16 complaints, Not enough data 1989 1990: 23 complaints, Not enough data 1990 1991: 58 complaints, Recommended 1991 1992: 25 complaints, Not enough data 1992 1993: 33 complaints, Recommended 1993 1994: 47 complaints, Recommended 1994 1995: 54 complaints, Recommended 1995 1996: 51 complaints, Recommended 1996 1997: 13 complaints, Not enough data 1997 1998: 42 complaints, Recommended 1998 1999: 81 complaints, Caution 1999 2000: 49 complaints, Recommended 2000 2001: 29 complaints, Not enough data 2001 2002: 12 complaints, Not enough data 2002 1999 · 81
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Every year, ranked

Newest first. Find your year, then open it for the full report.

YearRankingComplaintsCompared with a typical year
2002 ○ Not enough data 12 Only 12 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2001 ○ Not enough data 29 Only 29 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2000 ● Recommended 49 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
1999 ◆ Caution 81 This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
1998 ● Recommended 42 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
1997 ○ Not enough data 13 Only 13 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1996 ● Recommended 51 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
1995 ● Recommended 54 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
1994 ● Recommended 47 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
1993 ▲ Recommended 33 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
1992 ○ Not enough data 25 Only 25 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1991 ● Recommended 58 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
1990 ○ Not enough data 23 Only 23 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1989 ○ Not enough data 16 Only 16 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1988 ○ Not enough data 17 Only 17 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1987 ○ Not enough data 6 Only 6 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1986 ○ Not enough data 18 Only 18 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1985 ○ Not enough data 3 Only 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1984 ○ Not enough data 0 Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
How the rankings work

Each model year’s distinct NHTSA complaint count is compared with the median of the same model’s other eligible years.

  • ▲ Recommended

    At least 30% fewer complaints than the model’s typical year.

  • ● Recommended

    Within 30% of the model’s typical year.

  • ◆ Caution

    30% to 100% more complaints than the typical year.

  • ■ Avoid

    More than double the complaints of the typical year.

  • ○ Not enough data

    Fewer than 30 complaints on file, or too few other years to compare with — too few for a fair verdict.

Recalls

13

recalls on file across every Isuzu Trooper model year.

Open a year above to see that year’s own recalls, investigations, and remedies.

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