1999 Isuzu Trooper Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Trooper years
- More complaints than other years 1st of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 81 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Isuzu Trooper. That is the most of any Trooper model year in the database (8 years). The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (56 complaints, 69%), typically at around 70,000 miles. Complaints mention 5 crashes, 1 fire, 4 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 81owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 5complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 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 problems | 56 | 69% | 70,000 | “quart oil” (11%) | $11,800 |
| Power Train | 8 | 10% | 74,180 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 | 9% | 160,500 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 5 | 6% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 4 | 5% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 3 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 2% | 116,750 | — | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 2% | 74,180 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 2% | 156,500 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 2% | 45,750 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 2% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 1% | 139,224 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 1% | 74,180 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 Isuzu Trooper recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1999 Isuzu Trooper.
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Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
75000 miles. Burns a quart of oil every few hundred miles. No oil light comes up. I ran it almost out of oil in 06/2018
While driving the vehicle it began to surge as if it was stuck in high gear. The gas peddle seemed to be stuck and the vehicle started to go faster and faster. I applied the brakes and the tires screeched while the vehicle was still in motion forward. I shut off the engine and applied the brakes to…
Last 3 weeks - initially seemed like power loss/surge, then heard unusual sound coming from engine compartment 1 week ago, engine started to die while operating on city/residential streets whenever not pushing gas (slowing to turn or stop) friday, would not even hold idle to start, pushed gas and…
While driving in traffic the accelerator pedal became hard to press then engaged and unable to control speed. All the while franticly applying the brake trying to release the accelerator, i had to force the vehicle into gear [park] where the vehicle then revved into the red zone before putting off…
While driving in traffic the accelerator pedal became hard to press then engaged and unable to control speed]. All the while franticly applying the brake an trying to release the accelerator, i had to force the vehicle into gear [park] where the vehicle then revved into the red zone before cutting…
Other Isuzu Trooper years
← 1998 Trooper · 2000 Trooper →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Trooper | 12 | 0 |
| 2001 Trooper | 29 | 1 |
| 2000 Trooper | 49 | 2 |
| 1999 | 81 | 0 |
| 1998 Trooper | 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 1999 Isuzu Trooper?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, power train, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 56 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Isuzu Trooper?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1999 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 1999 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.