1996 Isuzu Trooper suspension problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 1996 Isuzu Trooper — 25% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“It is a strong vehicle good performance but the frame does not support enough problems with the stability of the vehicle on the roads or in emergency maneuvers along the way. Due to corrosion and rupture in the chassis specifically in the connections with the front and rear suspension control arms…”
filed Jun 3, 2017
“Owner complaining truck has handling problems. The front vehicle height needed to be reduced. Torsion bar adjusted to eliminate the top-heavy, tippy feeling. Also, it has a loose steering box; excessive play between the input and output shafts; causing pronounced road drift when it is windy and…”
filed Oct 3, 1998
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Suspension problems in other Trooper years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 Trooper | 1 | 3% |
| 2000 Trooper | 1 | 2% |
| 1999 Trooper | 2 | 2% |
| 1995 Trooper | 9 | 17% |
| 1994 Trooper | 5 | 11% |
| 1993 Trooper | 3 | 9% |
| 1992 Trooper | 3 | 12% |
| 1991 Trooper | 2 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1996 Isuzu Trooper
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.