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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

YearWhyComplaints
1999High complaint rate105
1991High complaint rate71
1996High complaints + open investigation66
1995High complaints + open investigation65
2000High complaint rate61
1994High complaint rate58
1998High complaint rate48

Every Trooper year

YearComplaintsRecalls
2002120
2001421
2000avoid612
1999avoid1050
1998avoid481
1997182
1996avoid662
1995avoid651
1994avoid582
1993412
1992272
1991avoid713
1990303
1989171
1988202
198793
1986182
198551
198401

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.