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1993 Isuzu Trooper problems

The 1993 Isuzu Trooper has 41 complaints on file with NHTSA. The largest share (17%) concerns engine. After that come tires (15%) and drivetrain & axles (12%).

At a glance

Complaints
41 filed with NHTSA
Most reported
Engine 17% of complaints
Crashes and fires
7 and 0
Injuries and deaths
8 and 0

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

Where the complaints are

Share of this model year's complaints by the part of the car involved. One complaint can name more than one part, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.

  • Engine 17%
  • Tires 15%
  • Drivetrain & axles 12%
  • Electrical system 10%
  • Air bags 7%
  • Brakes 7%
  • Cruise control 7%
  • Suspension 7%
  • Seat belts 5%
  • Body & structure 5%

What the data shows

Safety-related details: 7 complaints mention a crash; 8 injuries reported. Its complaints are more severe on average than those of 90% of model years in our database.

Looking only at complaints filed within five years of the model year (so older and newer years are comparable), the 1993 ranks 9th most-complained-about out of 11 model years of the Isuzu Trooper with enough data (17 complaints in that window). It is also covered by 2 safety recall campaigns.

What owners wrote

A few complaints as filed, shortened and with personal details removed. The first ones are among the most serious reports for this model year; the rest are typical.

While driving and entering nj turnpike on ramp, approximately 40MPH, debris on road, trying to avoid, the vehicle rolled once and slid onto the passenger's side, skidded and came to stop. Gas tank cracked and vehicle was totalled. Deal/manufacturer not aware of the problem. Police report taken, DOT is investigating the situation.

February 1999 CrashInjury

Making a left turn oncoming car impacted area near gas tank, and vehicle rolled over twice. Air bag did not deploy.

September 1996 CrashInjury

The contact owned a 1993 Isuzu Trooper. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH the driver lost control of the vehicle and crashed. During the crash the vehicle experienced a rollover and the frontend was severely damaged but the airbags did not deploy. A police report was taken at the scene and the vehicle was towed away. The vehicle was destroyed and the driver sustained severe head injuries and a fractured spine. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was contacted.

Reported at 3,000 miles, February 1994 CrashInjury

My 93 isuzu trooper suddenly loss turn signals and power while I was making a left turn. This confused the car on the other direction, and almost caused collision.

Reported at 140,000 miles, November 2009

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