Complaints over time
Complaints about the 1985 Isuzu Trooper peaked in 1995, with 1 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model year
1985 Isuzu Trooper
Body and fuel not decoded. Owner complaints on file from Nov 6, 1995 to Jun 5, 2000.
Recall campaigns covering this model year149k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints33.0 times the median 1985 vehicle
Severity index33.3Crash, fire, injury or death per 100
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Components
67% of complaints about the 1985 Isuzu Trooper name structure
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
One recall campaign covers the 1985 Isuzu Trooper
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
| Campaign | Filed | Subject | Component | Vehicles | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92V-093 | Jul 27, 1992 | Trucks used in the salt-belt states can have accumulated corrosion in the hinges of the rear doors | Structure | 49,300 | Part replacement |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 1985 Isuzu Trooper
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
3 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Jun 5, 2000Failure Apr 15, 1990Silver Spring, MDAxle assembly, Seal, Differential unit
1ST INCIDENT OCCURRED 1990 AT 5 MPH. LOST POWER. WHEEL WAS EXTENDING FROM CAR. 1200 MILES LATER, 2ND INCIDENT OCCURRED AT 40 MPH, NEAR CLIFF. WHEEL AND AXLE DEPARTED, PASSED VEHICLE, SWUNG BACK & HIT VEHICLE. PAID LAREDO TX DEALER TO DISMANTLED OTHER AXLES AND EXAMINED DIFFERENTIAL. 1200 MILES LATER REAR DIFFERENTIAL FAILED. CHARLSTON, SC DEALER GUARANTEED NO FAILURE. SEVERAL THOUSAND MILES LATER, NOISE & AXLE HOUSING OIL SPILL. REPAIRED IN NEW YORK CITY. SEVERAL THOUSAND MILES LATER, ANOTHER AXLE HOUSING OIL SPILL. IN 1991, NHTSA REPORTS THAT THEY HAVE NOT HEARD OF SIMILAR INCIDENTS & CAN'T HELP. SOLD VEHICLE AT LOSS WITH FULL DISCLOSURE & RECOMMENDATION TO REPLACE FULL AXLE HOUSING. 9 YEARS LATER, I HEAR OF A SIMILAR INCIDENT IN ANOTHER ISUZU TROOPER. NHTSA DATABASE (2000) REPORTS NO RECALL IN THIS AREA. IS THIS SERIOUS ENOUGH OF A SAFETY ISSUE FOR NHTSA TO EXAMINE?*AK
NHTSA complaint 723597 - Filed Sep 11, 1996Failure Sep 11, 1996Union, NJFrame and members
FRAME RUSTED WHERE TORSION BAR IS WELDED.
NHTSA complaint 508547 - Filed Nov 6, 1995Failure Sep 3, 1995Onalaska, WIFrame and membersCrash
THE FRAME HAS RUSTED THROUGH ENTIRELY AND BROKE IN HALF AND CAUSED THE DRIVER TO GO INTO A DITCH. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
NHTSA complaint 974590
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
5 NHTSA investigations on file
- EA92018 Engineering analysis, Visibility and wipers
HEATER CORE FAILURE
Opened Jun 2, 1992, closed Apr 2, 1993 - DP92005 Defect petition, Visibility and wipers
DEFECTIVE HEATER CORES
Opened Mar 3, 1992, closed Jun 2, 1992 - EA91033 Engineering analysis, Structure
REAR DOOR HINGE SEPARATION
Opened Jul 15, 1991, closed Jul 28, 1992 · led to a recall - PE91046 Preliminary evaluation, Structure
REAR DOOR HINGE SEPARATION
Opened Feb 19, 1991, closed Jul 15, 1991 - PE90059 Preliminary evaluation, Visibility and wipers
WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILS
Opened Mar 15, 1990, closed Jun 22, 1990
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
3 manufacturer communications cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
- IB13-R-001G May 8, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 warranty and may also be used for rad… - WB13-X-001B Aug 30, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 procedures in order to avoid delays in Parts… - WB13-X-001A Aug 2, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 procedures in order to avoid delays in Parts…
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.