Isuzu Trooper years to avoid
The Isuzu Trooper years to avoid are 1999, 1991, 1996, 1995, 2000, 1994, 1998 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 1984 is the cleanest year on record.
713
Total complaints
13
Recall campaigns
1984–2002
Years covered
7
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Trooper years to avoid
Every Trooper year
Common questions
What are the worst Isuzu Trooper years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Trooper years to avoid are 1999, 1991, 1996, 1995, 2000, 1994, 1998. The cleanest year on record is 1984.
What is the best year for the Isuzu Trooper?
By complaint volume, 1984 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Trooper years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Isuzu Trooper have?
Across all model years, the Trooper has 13 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 713 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.