Model year record

1990 ISUZU Trooper

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 30 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 90V167000

Power train: automatic transmission

Component
Power train: automatic transmission
Manufacturer
ISUZU MOTORS LIMITED
Vehicles affected
17,048
Reported to NHTSA
1990-09-20
Owners notified
1990-10-15

Defect description

PUTTING IN MORE TRANSMISSION OIL THAN SPECIFIED CAN CAUSE OIL TO BLEED THROUGH AIR GROOVE ON TO THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD IF OIL TEMPERATURE RISES.

Safety risk

THIS COULD CAUSE SMOKE EMISSION FROM THE MANIFOLD, WHICHCOULD IGNITE RUBBER HOSES AND RESULT IN A FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

REPLACE OIL LEVEL GAUGE AND NOTIFY OWNERS TO USE ONLY THE SPECIFIED AMOUNT OF AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID.

Recall campaignNHTSA 90V166000

Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittings

Component
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittings
Manufacturer
ISUZU MOTORS LIMITED
Vehicles affected
12,222
Reported to NHTSA
1990-09-20
Owners notified
1990-10-15

Defect description

IMPROPERLY INSTALLED HOSE ON THE OIL COOLER COULD COME IN CONTACT WITH THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND COULD MELT.

Safety risk

ENGINE OIL COULD LEAK OUT WITH POTENTIAL FOR ENGINESEIZURE AND DAMAGE AND COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

PROPERLY INSTALL COOLER HOSE CLIP TO PREVENT CONTACT WITH EXHAUST MANIFOLD.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Power train: automatic transmission3
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittings2
Engine and engine cooling: engine2
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline2
Tires2
Electrical system1
Electrical system: ignition1
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood1
Engine and engine cooling1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control1
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner1
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery1
Fuel system, other: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1
Power train: driveline: driveshaft1
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly1
Seats: front assembly: recliner1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper1
Steering: hydraulic power assist system1
Structure: body: door1
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments1
Structure: frame and members1
Tires: tread/belt1130,000 mi
Vehicle speed control1

The 1989 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. The 1991 model has about half as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.