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2000 Isuzu Trooper problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

One of the years to avoid

With 61 complaints filed to NHTSA — about 2.0 times the median Trooper year — the 2000 model ranks #5 of 19 Trooper years for complaint volume. It lands on the years-to-avoid list.

The trouble concentrates in one system: engine issues account for 43% of all reports (26 of 61), far ahead of fuel system at 6.

61

NHTSA complaints

2

Recalls

0

Investigations

6

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

9

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2000 compare to other Trooper years?

Trooper NHTSA complaints by model year, 2000 highlighted105 complaints1984: 0 complaints1985: 5 complaints1986: 18 complaints1987: 9 complaints1988: 20 complaints1989: 17 complaints1990: 30 complaints1991: 71 complaints1992: 27 complaints1993: 41 complaints1994: 58 complaints1995: 65 complaints1996: 66 complaints1997: 18 complaints1998: 48 complaints1999: 105 complaints2000: 61 complaints2001: 42 complaints2002: 12 complaints
Trooper NHTSA complaints by model year, 2000 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2000 Isuzu Trooper problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Engine2643%
Transmission610%
Fuel System610%
Tires & Wheels58%
Airbags47%
Electrical System47%
Other23%
Brakes23%
Speed Control23%
Visibility & Wipers12%
Seats12%
Steering12%
Suspension12%

Does the 2000 Isuzu Trooper have recalls?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

00V376000EngineNovember 14, 2000 · 18,462 units

Defect

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4-WHEEL DRIVE AND AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS BUILT WITH TOD (TORQUE-ON-DEMAND). IN CERTAIN HIGH SPEED, FRONTAL CRASHES, MOVEMENT OF ENGINE COMPARTMENT COMPONENTS CAN CAUSE THE POTENTIAL FOR FUEL LEAKAGE.

Consequence

FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW, REINFORCED FUEL HOSE ASSEMBLY. NOTE: THE FUEL LEAKAGE ISSUE IN THIS RECALL CAMPAIGN IS NOT THE SAME AS THE ONE ADDRESSED IN THEIR PREVIOUS CAMPAIGN 00V-253.

00V253000Fuel SystemSeptember 7, 2000 · 13,275 units

Defect

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4-WHEEL DRIVE AND AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS BUILT WITH TOD (TORQUE-ON-DEMAND). IN CERTAIN HIGH SPEED FRONTAL CRASHES, AN INTERIOR FUEL LINE AND FUEL HOSE CAN BE SEPARATED, ALLOWING FUEL TO LEAK.

Consequence

FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL FUEL SYSTEM SHIELDS.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 ISUZU TROOPER. WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED BY THE OWNER AS A CERTIFIED MECHANIC. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · July 8, 2014

“I CHECKED MY OIL LEVEL 3 WEEKS AGO AND IT WAS FINE. I CHANGE MY OIL EVERY 3000 MILES. I ADDED A QUART 3 DAYS AGO FOR A LONG TRIP I WAS TAKING. WHILE DRIVING DOWN TO BILLINGS, MT, MY CAR SUDDENLY STOPPED. IT HAD NOT OVERHEATED OR SHOWN A WARNING SIGN. MY CAR WAS BONE DRY OF OIL! THE ENGINE HAS…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · September 5, 2010

“DRIVE SHAFT ON VEHICLE IS OUT OF ROUND CAUSING VEHICLE TO SHIMMY. *MR THERE WAS A RUMBLING AND OR SHIMMY WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN AT ANY SPEED. THE CONSUMER HAD GONE TO A SERVICE DEALER WHERE THEY CHANGED THE REAR DRIVE SHAFT AND STATED THAT MOST OF THE PROBLEM HAD BEEN ELIMINATED…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission

“I HAD MY TRUCK SERVICED AND WAS TOLD BY GARAGE THAT MY SIDEWALL ON ALL 4 OF MY TIRES ARE SPLITTING. I TOLD HIM THEY ONLY HAD A LITTLE OVER 20000 MILES ON THEM AND THE TRUCK WAS ALWAYS GARAGED THAT THEY COULD NOT BE SPLITTING. HE SHOWED ME AND THE SIDEWALL IS INDEED SPLITTING. I RESEARCHED AND FOUND…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Tires & Wheels · April 18, 2012

“AT HIGHWAY SPEED (75MPH) A BOOM NOISE WAS HEARD FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE JUST AFTER CONTACTING THE WARNING STRIP ON THE HIGHWAY. VEHICLE BEGAN TO SWERVE AND FISHTAIL THEN FLIPPED END OVER END 3-4 TIMES APPROX. ONE - TWO HUNDRED YARDS DOWN THE HIGHWAY. INJURED BUT EXPERIENCED DRIVER WAS…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Airbags · February 21, 2010 · crash

2000 Isuzu Trooper — common questions

Is the 2000 Isuzu Trooper reliable?

NHTSA data argues against it: 61 complaints put the 2000 model at #5 of 19 Trooper years. It is one of the Trooper years to avoid.

What are the most common 2000 Trooper problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are engine (26 complaints), fuel system (6 complaints), transmission (6 complaints).

Does the 2000 Isuzu Trooper have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 2000 Isuzu Trooper. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Isuzu Trooper years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Trooper years to avoid are 1999, 1991, 1996, 1995, 2000, 1994, 1998. The cleanest record among Trooper years belongs to 1984.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.