1996 Isuzu Trooper Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Trooper years
- About as many complaints as other years 3rd of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 51 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 Isuzu Trooper. That ranks 3rd out of 8 Trooper model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is suspension (13 complaints, 25%), typically at around 124,567 miles. Complaints mention 5 crashes, 1 fire, 5 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 51owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 5complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1996 Isuzu Trooper problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 13 | 25% | 124,567 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 8 | 16% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 7 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 6 | 12% | 72,075 | — | — |
| Tires | 5 | 10% | 89,250 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 8% | 180,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 3 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 3 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 2 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 4% | 124,567 | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 2% | 124,567 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1996 Isuzu Trooper recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Problem: The left front brake lines were installed improperly at the assembly line resulting in insufficient clearance between the brake line and an upper control arm of the suspension.
Risk: The line can be damaged during vehicle operation and can result in brake fluid leakage, reduced brake effectiveness, and increased stopping distances.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the clearance between the brake line and the upper control arm. If the clearance is not according to specifications, the brake line will be replaced.
Seat belts:rear/other
Problem: Certain vehicles were manufactured with an incorrect rear center seat belt assembly buckle. The misbuild involved fitting a buckle for another market with the correct u.s. Specification seat belt.
Risk: Such installation results in a rear center seat belt assembly in which the belt tongue cannot be inserted into the buckle and a consquent inability of the system to provide proper occupant restraint during panic braking of the vehicle or an accident.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the rear center seat belt tongue and buckle and incorrect buckle assemblies will be replaced.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Risk of rollover (DP96011) — opened Aug 20, 1996, still open.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
It is a strong vehicle good performance but the frame does not support enough problems with the stability of the vehicle on the roads or in emergency maneuvers along the way. Due to corrosion and rupture in the chassis specifically in the connections with the front and rear suspension control arms…
The frame is rusted out and falling off in chunks. I didn't get an inspection done in jan 2013 because i was told the year before that the rust is getting bad. Other than the frame, the vehicle is in outstanding condition. It isn't a safe vehicle. Do i have any recourse? *tr
The accelerator sticks. The last time this happened, the accelerator stuck all the way to the floor and would not release. My only option was to cut the ignition. I noticed that there was a recall for 92-95 models, however, mine is a 96 model. *tr
Tire delamination. *nlm
Consumer called complaining having problem with fuel rails. Dealer install the wrong hose. Please provide further information. Ts
Other Isuzu Trooper years
← 1995 Trooper · 1997 Trooper →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Trooper | 12 | 0 |
| 2001 Trooper | 29 | 1 |
| 2000 Trooper | 49 | 2 |
| 1999 Trooper | 81 | 0 |
| 1998 Trooper | 42 | 1 |
| 1997 Trooper | 13 | 2 |
| 1996 | 51 | 2 |
| 1995 Trooper | 54 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Isuzu Trooper?
Owners most often report suspension, engine and engine cooling, power train problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 13 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Isuzu Trooper?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1996 Isuzu Trooper a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Trooper model years, the 1996 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.