2000 Isuzu Trooper Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2 safety recalls on file

The 2000 Isuzu Trooper has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 49 complaints with NHTSA, including 5 crashes, 8 injuries.

The most-reported problem area is Engine And Engine Cooling (24 reports).

2Recalls
49Owner complaints
5Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your Trooper?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

2000 Isuzu Trooper recalls

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline

Recall 00V376Nov 14, 200018,462 vehicles affected

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery

Recall 00V253Sep 7, 200013,275 vehicles affected

Most common 2000 Isuzu Trooper problems

Problem areas named in the 49 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Engine And Engine Cooling24
Power Train6
Fuel System, Gasoline5
Air Bags4
Tires3
Electrical System3
Vehicle Speed Control2
Unknown Or Other2
Wheels2
Service Brakes, Hydraulic2

What owners report

2017-06-29, Engine
PERFORATION WHICH HAS CAUSED BACK BRACKET UNDERNEATH TO DETACH. BOLT IS IN PLACE. ENGINE LIGHT ON WBICH IS CSUSED BY THE ENGINE AN ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM. I HAVE PRINT OUT FROM ORIELLYS WHICH HAS MESSED UP THE TRANSMISSION ONCE AGAIN. PAPERS ON NEW TRANSMISSION PLACED. TRANSMISSION LIGHT ON. SMELL OF GAS IN ENGINE WHICH IS CAUSED BY THE FUEL SYSTEM. NOTE THIS VEHICLE WOULD NOT PASS EPAAN OR I/M TEST. I DO NOT KNOW HOW THAT MAKE AN MODEL ARE STILL BEING SOLD. VERY DANGEROUS. I AM 31 YEARS OLD I DO NOT WANT TO DIE OF DEFECTS. CANNOT DRIVE ON HIGHWAY, ALSO CAN'T GET IT LEVAL BECAUSE IT WILL NOT PASS EXPECTION.
2015-05-19, Engine
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 ISUZU TROOPER. WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED BY THE OWNER AS A CERTIFIED MECHANIC. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 152,000.
2012-04-20, Tires
I HAD MY TRUCK SERVICED AND WAS TOLD BY GARAGE THAT MY SIDEWALL ON ALL 4 OF MY TIRES ARE SPLITTING. I TOLD HIM THEY ONLY HAD A LITTLE OVER 20000 MILES ON THEM AND THE TRUCK WAS ALWAYS GARAGED THAT THEY COULD NOT BE SPLITTING. HE SHOWED ME AND THE SIDEWALL IS INDEED SPLITTING. I RESEARCHED AND FOUND OTHER INSTANCES OF THIS HAPPENING WITH THESE TIRES RESULTING IN CRASHES. *JS
2010-09-07, Engine And Engine Cooling
I CHECKED MY OIL LEVEL 3 WEEKS AGO AND IT WAS FINE. I CHANGE MY OIL EVERY 3000 MILES. I ADDED A QUART 3 DAYS AGO FOR A LONG TRIP I WAS TAKING. WHILE DRIVING DOWN TO BILLINGS, MT, MY CAR SUDDENLY STOPPED. IT HAD NOT OVERHEATED OR SHOWN A WARNING SIGN. MY CAR WAS BONE DRY OF OIL! THE ENGINE HAS SEIZED. I DID EVERYTHING RIGHT...THIS IS CLEARLY A DESIGN FLAW IN THE CAR. *TR
2010-03-02, Air Bags
AT HIGHWAY SPEED (75MPH) A BOOM NOISE WAS HEARD FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE JUST AFTER CONTACTING THE WARNING STRIP ON THE HIGHWAY. VEHICLE BEGAN TO SWERVE AND FISHTAIL THEN FLIPPED END OVER END 3-4 TIMES APPROX. ONE - TWO HUNDRED YARDS DOWN THE HIGHWAY. INJURED BUT EXPERIENCED DRIVER WAS SUSPICIOUS OF A POSSIBLE SUSPENSION OR STEERING FAILURE AND CONCERNED THAT AIR-BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *TR

2000 Isuzu Trooper questions

Does the 2000 Isuzu Trooper have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2000 Isuzu Trooper: Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline; Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Isuzu Trooper?

Based on 49 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (24), Power Train (6), Fuel System, Gasoline (5).

How do I check if a recall on my 2000 Isuzu Trooper has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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