2001 Isuzu Trooper Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Trooper years
- Fewer complaints than other years 6th of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 29 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Isuzu Trooper. That ranks 6th out of 8 Trooper model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (9 complaints, 31%), typically at around 73,575 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 29owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 9 | 31% | 73,575 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 8 | 28% | 85,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 6 | 21% | 83,650 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | 21% | 13,586 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 3 | 10% | 92,600 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 7% | 57,500 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 3% | 101,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 3% | 108,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 3% | 101,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 3% | 101,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 Isuzu Trooper recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
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.
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.
The contact owns a 2001 Isuzu Trooper. The contact stated while entering and starting the vehicle, he noticed an extreme heat in the interior of the vehicle coming from the engine. The contact proceeded to shift the gear into drive however, while his foot was still on the brake pedal the vehicle…
Low beam headlight switch stopped working. Only high beams worked. Had to have the headlight switch replaced at a cost of $500. I see that the same problem is currently being addressed and recalled on later model isuzu ascenders and gm vehicles. I believe isuzu used many gm parts in this trooper…
My suv , isuzu trooper of 10years, was parked in a library parking garage and after ignition turned on, i put it in reverse gear to get out of the parking lot and the car rapidly reversed and before i could figure out and react, the car shot like a rocket towards the front , while still in reverse…
I was driving down the highway doing 60 miles an hour when my "bridgestone tire" separated at the tread and peeled off like a banana and i thought i was going to crash! The tire stayed intact and the bands with no deflation". I am concerned that this tire will be or was a recall. No accident…
When you stop at stop sign or light the transmission shifts into neutral. Whenever you push on the accelerator it jerks and takes off. Sometimes it takes a few minutes to shift in gear. It is in the shop right now. The mechanic said it has transmission problems. *tr
Other Isuzu Trooper years
← 2000 Trooper · 2002 Trooper →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Trooper | 12 | 0 |
| 2001 | 29 | 1 |
| 2000 Trooper | 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 2001 Isuzu Trooper?
Owners most often report power train, engine and engine cooling, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 9 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Isuzu Trooper?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2001 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 2001 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.