2000 Isuzu Trooper Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Trooper years
- About as many complaints as other years 4th of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 49 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Isuzu Trooper. That ranks 4th out of 8 Trooper model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (23 complaints, 47%), typically at around 63,550 miles. Complaints mention 5 crashes, 8 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 49owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 5complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2000 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 | 23 | 47% | 63,550 | — | — |
| Power Train | 6 | 12% | 81,558 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 4 | 8% | 107,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 4 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 3 | 6% | 142,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 4% | 95,500 | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 4% | 152,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 4% | 52,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 4% | 12,107 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 2% | 12,107 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 2% | 91,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 2% | 114,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2000 Isuzu Trooper recalls (2)
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Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Problem: Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles equipped with 4-wheel drive and automatic transmissions built with tod (torque-on-demand). In certain high speed, frontal crashes, movement of engine compartment components can cause the potential for fuel leakage.
Risk: Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
Fix: Dealers will install a new, reinforced fuel hose assembly. Note: the fuel leakage issue in this recall campaign is not the same as the one addressed in their previous campaign 00v-253.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery
Problem: Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles equipped with 4-wheel drive and automatic transmissions built with tod (torque-on-demand). In certain high speed frontal crashes, an interior fuel line and fuel hose can be separated, allowing fuel to leak.
Risk: Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
Fix: Dealers will install fuel system shields.
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.
Perforation which has caused back bracket underneath to detach. Bolt is in place. Engine light on wbich is csused by the engine an engine cooling system. I have print out from oriellys which has messed up the transmission once again. Papers on new transmission placed. Transmission light on. Smell…
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 isuzu trooper. While driving at 35 mph, the vehicle stalled and the check engine warning lights illuminated. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was diagnosed by the owner as a certified mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made…
I had my truck serviced and was told by garage that my sidewall on all 4 of my tires are splitting. I told him they only had a little over 20000 miles on them and the truck was always garaged that they could not be splitting. He showed me and the sidewall is indeed splitting. I researched and found…
I checked my oil level 3 weeks ago and it was fine. I change my oil every 3000 miles. I added a quart 3 days ago for a long trip i was taking. While driving down to billings, mt, my car suddenly stopped. It had not overheated or shown a warning sign. My car was bone dry of oil! The engine has…
At highway speed (75mph) a boom noise was heard from the front of the vehicle just after contacting the warning strip on the highway. Vehicle began to swerve and fishtail then flipped end over end 3-4 times approx. One - two hundred yards down the highway. Injured but experienced driver was…
Other Isuzu Trooper years
← 1999 Trooper · 2001 Trooper →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Trooper | 12 | 0 |
| 2001 Trooper | 29 | 1 |
| 2000 | 49 | 2 |
| 1999 Trooper | 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 2000 Isuzu Trooper?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, power train, air bags problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 23 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2000 Isuzu Trooper?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2000 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 2000 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.