1992 Isuzu Trooper problems & reliability
25 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1992 Isuzu Trooper, alongside 1 safety recall campaign. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.
Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several vehicles.
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 8 | 32% |
| Power Train | 3 | 12% |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 12% |
| Steering | 3 | 12% |
| Suspension | 3 | 12% |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 8% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 8% |
| Electrical System | 1 | 4% |
| Equipment | 1 | 4% |
| Structure | 1 | 4% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
Complaints by incident year
What owners report
“Tl*the contact owns a 1992 isuzu trooper. The contact noticed oil leaking onto the intake manifold. He noticed the issue when heavy smoke appeared from the engine while driving approximately 55 mph. The dealer stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 94v132000 (engine and engine…”
Engine and Engine Cooling · filed Dec 5, 2008
“I had begun hearing a grinding sound coming from the brakes, knew it was time to change the pads. Drove vehicle to the parts store to obtain new disc brake pads to perform the repairs. While driving home felt a slight give in the brake pedal when coming to the stop, also there was the grinding present-pads were pad…”
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · filed Jul 31, 2005
“While driving all electrical light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. Vehicle stalled. Consumer drove the vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic stated that the vehicle had to be placed on a diagnostic machine for results. Consumer informed the mechanic that this problem occurred more than once…”
Electrical System · filed Aug 9, 2004
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Federal defect investigations
- ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES
Defect Petition DP92015 · opened Jul 30, 1992 · closed Nov 25, 1992
Technical service bulletins
6 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 1992 Isuzu Trooper.
This bulletin outlines the procedures for using the Alpine Exchange Program (the "Exchange Program"). The Exchange Program must be used when any Alpine radio or other component covered by this bulletin is repaired under…
IB13-R-001G · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 8, 2023
Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc. (ICTA) is providing the following procedural recommendations to improve dealer efficiency when submitting Parts Warranty claims. We strongly recommend dealers follow these…
WB13-X-001B · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 30, 2022
Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc. (ICTA) is providing the following procedural recommendations to improve dealer efficiency when submitting Parts Warranty claims. We strongly recommend dealers follow these…
WB13-X-001A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 2, 2022
This technical service bulletin outlines the detailed procedures for the air conditioning system conversion / retrofit. *tt
SB0012S002 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 1, 2000
Information regarding the availability of the child seat tether anchor kit. *tt
SB9914S007 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 1, 1999
Exhaust - booming noise while driving. *tw
SB9403001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 1, 1994
TSBs are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls and repairs are not automatically free. Full documents are available on NHTSA’s site.
Safety recalls
The 1992 Isuzu Trooper has 1 NHTSA recall campaign — recall repairs are free at franchised dealers regardless of the vehicle’s age.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →Buying a used 1992 Isuzu Trooper?
- · Decode the seller’s VIN with our free VIN decoder to confirm the exact year, engine and trim.
- · Check for unrepaired recalls by VIN on NHTSA’s official lookup — recall repairs are free.