Model year record

1994 ISUZU Trooper

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 58 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 04V199000

Vehicle speed control: cables

Component
Vehicle speed control: cables
Manufacturer
ISUZU MOTORS LIMITED
Vehicles affected
72,905
Reported to NHTSA
2004-04-22
Owners notified
2004-05-24

Defect description

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE ACCELERATOR CABLE CAN STICK SO THAT THE ENGINE SPEED WILL NOT IMMEDIATELY DECREASE UPON RELEASE OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL.

Safety risk

THIS CAN CAUSE THE ACCELERATOR THROTTLE CABLE TO DELAY RPM AND VEHICLE SPEED REDUCTION FOR SEVERAL SECONDS AFTER THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS RELEASED, WHICH IN TURN, CAN LEAD TO A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE THROTTLE CABLE RUBBER BOOT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON MAY 24, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT ISUZU AT 1-800-255-6727.

Recall campaignNHTSA 94V132000

Engine and engine cooling: engine

Component
Engine and engine cooling: engine
Manufacturer
ISUZU MOTORS LIMITED
Vehicles affected
122,297
Reported to NHTSA
1994-07-19
Owners notified
1994-07-14

Defect description

CONSTANT EXPANSION AND CONTRACTION OF THE CYLINDER HEAD CAUSES THE CAMSHAFT SEAL END PLUG CAN BECOME DISLODGED FROM THE CYLINDER HEAD. THIS ALLOWS OIL TO LEAK FROM THE CAMSHAFT.

Safety risk

THIS CAN CAUSE ENGINE DAMAGE AND POSSIBLE ENGINE FIRE FROM OIL LEAKING ONTO THE HOT EXHAUST SYSTEM.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL CAMSHAFT END SEAL PLUG RETAINER PLATES.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Tires5
Engine and engine cooling: engine4
Engine and engine cooling3139,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline3
Structure: frame and members340,000 mi
Suspension: front3
Tires: tread/belt385,299 mi
Electrical system: ignition2
Electrical system: starter assembly2128,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control285,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system2
Power train: automatic transmission234,345 mi
Structure2
Vehicle speed control2139,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: cables269,387 mi
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs2
Air bags13,000 mi
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel1
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood1
Engine1
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner1
Exterior lighting: headlights: high/low beam dimmer switch1
Latches/locks/linkages: tailgate: latch1
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly1
Seats1
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads1
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections1
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields134,345 mi
Suspension1
Suspension: multiple axle1
Unknown1

The 1993 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. The 1995 model has roughly the same number of 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.