1998 Isuzu Trooper problems
The 1998 Isuzu Trooper has 48 complaints on file with NHTSA. The largest share (40%) concerns engine. After that come cruise control (8%) and tires (8%).
At a glance
- Complaints
- 48 filed with NHTSA
- Most reported
- Engine 40% of complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 4 and 0
- Typical mileage
- 59,000 miles 20 complaints with mileage
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%.
When problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 4 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 6 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Among the 20 complaints that report mileage, the typical (median) problem appeared at about 59,000 miles. For engine specifically, the median reported mileage is about 59,000 miles (10 complaints with mileage).
Safety-related details: 2 complaints mention a crash; 2 complaints mention a fire; 4 injuries reported.
Looking only at complaints filed within five years of the model year (so older and newer years are comparable), the 1998 ranks 8th most-complained-about out of 11 model years of the Isuzu Trooper with enough data (22 complaints in that window). It is also covered by 1 safety recall campaign.
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 coming to a stop another driver rear ended consumer and pushed consumer about 70 ft. Up road. Driver's and passenge'r seat flew back, passengers seat landed in the back seat on top of ccs. Consumer broke a toe, and passenger hit foot on front windshield.
My name is [xxx] and I am currently leasing the aforementioned vehicle. On january 30, 2002 I was traveling with my husband when suddenly I was struck by another vehicle, whose driver failed to stop at a stop signed. Both airbags did not deploy. I am concern with the saftey of this vehicle and I would like to file a formal complaint against the manufacturer. Thank you.
Vehicle caught on fire without warning while parked. A witness stated that fire began under dash. Fire marshal determined that fire was caused by a short circuit in electrical wiring.
As I was driving on I-95 heading north from florida to virginia. My bf goodrich long trail ta experienced tread separation. There were no injuries as I was able to control and stop the car, but there was damage to the underside of my car. *nlm
I ahve a 1998 isuzu trooper. 3.5 v6. I used 1qt of oil every 500 miles. Isuzu statse this is within specs. I disagree. Several others have had the same problem as well as engines completely needed replacement. Please help in making isuzu of north america own up to this flawed engine.