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Isuzu Trooper Recalls — All NHTSA Recall Campaigns

1 recall campaign on record across 1 model year of the Isuzu Trooper. Data sourced directly from NHTSA and updated daily.

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1
Recall Campaigns
57
Owner Complaints
4
Reported Injuries
0
Reported Deaths
1 affected model years7 crash-involved complaintsMost recalled year: 1998

Affected Model Years

19981R

R = recalls · C = complaints. Click a year to see the full problems report.

Recall Breakdown by Component Category

Suspension/Wheels1 campaign (100%)

Most Common Owner Complaint Areas — Isuzu Trooper

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
6
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
4
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
4
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
3
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
3
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
2
SEATS
2
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
2
SUSPENSION:FRONT
2
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
2

Based on 57 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across all model years. 4 injuries reported.

All Isuzu Trooper Recall Campaigns

#98V1800001998 Isuzu TrooperSuspension/Wheels
Issued: Mar 8, 1998

POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE TRANSFER GEARBOX FLANGE NUTS WERE NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED, CAUSING THE NUTS TO LOOSEN.

Risk: IF THE FLANGE NUTS LOOSEN, THE PROPELLER SHAFT CAN SEPARATE, RENDERING THE VEHICLE INOPEATIVE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT FRONT AND REAR FLANGE NUTS AND, IF FOUND LOOSE, TIGHTEN TO SPECIFIED TORQUE AND SECURED STAKED AT TWO PLACES.

Recalls by Component

Isuzu Trooper Recall — Frequently Asked Questions

How many recalls does the Isuzu Trooper have?
The Isuzu Trooper has 1 recall campaign in the NHTSA database, spanning model years 1998 through 1998.
Is my Trooper under recall?
Recall applicability depends on your specific VIN — not just the model year. Some recalls cover only certain production date ranges or trim levels. Enter your 17-digit VIN at VinCheckEngine or NHTSA.gov for an exact answer.
What is the most recalled Trooper year?
Based on NHTSA data, the 1998 Isuzu Trooper has the highest recall campaign count (1 campaigns). However, the total count of campaigns is not the same as the number of defects — some campaigns are issued as expansions of earlier recalls.
Does a Trooper recall mean my car is unsafe to drive?
Not necessarily. Recalls range from critical safety hazards — where NHTSA advises against driving — to minor inconveniences like a label error. Check the consequence field of each recall to understand the severity. If your specific VIN is subject to an open recall, contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Who pays for recall repairs on a Trooper?
The manufacturer is legally required to pay for all recall repairs under the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer, regardless of whether you are the original owner or whether the vehicle is out of warranty.

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