1998 Isuzu Trooper Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Trooper years
- About as many complaints as other years 5th of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 42 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Isuzu Trooper. That ranks 5th out of 8 Trooper model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (19 complaints, 45%), typically at around 59,172 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 2 fires, 4 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 42owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 19 | 45% | 59,172 | — | — |
| Power Train | 6 | 14% | 58,222 | — | — |
| Tires | 4 | 10% | 65,500 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 10% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 3 | 7% | 63,222 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 5% | 49,622 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 2% | 86,444 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 Isuzu Trooper recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Power train:transfer case (4-wheel drive)
Problem: 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.
Fix: Dealers will inspect front and rear flange nuts and, if found loose, tighten to specified torque and secured staked at two places.
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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 isuzu trooper. The contact stated that the vehicle independently accelerated when shifting from park into any other gear without warning. Also, the rpms increased and the contact had to apply force to the brake pedal to stop the vehicle. An unknown dealer that was no…
When idling the vehicle is idling very high. Also the check engine light is coming on, and while driving the vehicle as you start to let off the accelerator, the vehicle jerks you, almost to the point of getting whiplash. We have had in the shop at least 3-4 times and lots of times for a week at a…
Engine is exhibiting abnormally high oil consumption. One quart per 500 miles. Imminent engine failure if problem is not corrected. *tr
Tl*the contact owns a 1998 isuzu trooper. The vehicle has original bridgestone dueler 684 tires. While driving 65 mph, the vehicle began to ride as if the tires were unbalanced. The contact attempted to find a safe place to pull over and noticed that the tread completely separated from the front…
Using 1 qt oil every 450 miles. *tr
Other Isuzu Trooper years
← 1997 Trooper · 1999 Trooper →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Trooper | 12 | 0 |
| 2001 Trooper | 29 | 1 |
| 2000 Trooper | 49 | 2 |
| 1999 Trooper | 81 | 0 |
| 1998 | 42 | 1 |
| 1997 Trooper | 13 | 2 |
| 1996 Trooper | 51 | 2 |
| 1995 Trooper | 54 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Isuzu Trooper?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, power train, tires problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 19 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Isuzu Trooper?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1998 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 1998 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.