2002 Isuzu Trooper Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Trooper years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 8th of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Isuzu Trooper. That ranks 8th out of 8 Trooper model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (4 complaints, 33%), typically at around 41,850 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 12owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 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 | 4 | 33% | 41,850 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 17% | 38,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 8% | 81,897 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 8% | 45,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 8% | 49,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 Isuzu Trooper recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2002 Isuzu Trooper.
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 2002 isuzu trooper equipped with bf goodrich mud terrain t/a km2 tires, size: lt265/75r16. While driving between 55-65 mph, three of the tires experienced tread separation. There were momentary vibrations just before the failures. The failures occurred on three occasions. The…
I was driving about 35 mph on a rural road and i noticed that upon giving some gas the vehicle did not respond at all. Then i noticed that all my instrument panel lights were out....everything gone. I applied the brakes and with difficulty in steering (there was no power), i pulled to stop at the…
Engine in my 2002 isuzu trooper burned up the main rod bearing in piston one due to insufficient oil pressure. Engine had to be replaced. Truck has 79k miles on it and was out of warranty. Isuzu of north america stated nothing would be done via the manufacturer. I replaced the engine myself at a…
Excessive oil consumption. 1 qt. Every 600 miles or so. 5 qts between oil changes (3000 miles!) *jb
I took my 2002 isuzu trooper ltd. To the dealer (fitzgerald dodge isuzu, rockville, maryland, complaining of a growling noise. While it was mis-diagnosed, the dealer indicated that the underplating on the car was suffering from faulty welds, and that if i didn't have it removed it would fall off…
Other Isuzu Trooper years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 12 | 0 |
| 2001 Trooper | 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 2002 Isuzu Trooper?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, vehicle speed control, power train problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Isuzu Trooper?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2002 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 2002 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.