There are no safety recalls for the 2002 Isuzu Trooper, but owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA.
2002 Isuzu Trooper problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | |
| Power Train | 2 | |
| Structure | 1 | |
| Electrical System | 1 | |
| Tires | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine — 2
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine › Gasoline — 1
- Vehicle Speed Control › Accelerator Pedal — 1
- Power Train › Automatic Transmission — 1
- Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Lever and Linkage › Floor Shift — 1
- Structure › Frame and Members › Underbody Shields — 1
- Tires › Tread/Belt — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 49,000 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2002 Isuzu Trooper complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Tires · at 49,000 miles · reported Dec 1, 2016
The contact owns a 2002 isuzu trooper equipped with bf goodrich mud terrain t/a km2 tires, size: lt265/75r16. While driving between 55-65 MPH, three of the tires experienced tread separation. There were momentary vibrations just before the failures. The failures occurred on three occasions. The vehicle was taken to a tire dealer where the front driver side and rear driver and passenger side tires were deemed defective. The tires were replaced. The defective tires were replacement tires with only 12,000 miles on them prior to the failures. The vehicle failure mileage was 49,000 and the tire…
Electrical System · at 81,897 miles · reported Apr 9, 2014
I was driving about 35 MPH on a rural road and I noticed that upon giving some gas the vehicle did not respond at all. Then I noticed that all my instrument panel lights were out....everything gone. I applied the brakes and with difficulty in steering (There was no power), I pulled to stop at the side of the road. I then put the vehicle into park and turned the ignition key off, then restarted the vehicle and drove away. This is the only time this happened (Last week).....a complete loss of power. I know isuzu shares parts with GM (E.g. My transmission is GM). I hope this is not an example of…
Engine and Engine Cooling · at 79,000 miles · reported Jun 11, 2007
Engine in my 2002 isuzu trooper burned up the main rod bearing in piston one due to insufficient oil pressure. Engine had to be replaced. Truck has 79k miles on it and was out of warranty. Isuzu of north america stated nothing would be done via the manufacturer. I replaced the engine myself at a cost of $4800.
Structure · at 45,000 miles · reported Mar 13, 2006
I took my 2002 isuzu trooper ltd. To the dealer (Fitzgerald dodge isuzu, rockville, maryland, complaining of a growling noise. While it was mis-diagnosed, the dealer indicated that the underplating on the car was suffering from faulty welds, and that if I didn't have it removed it would fall off while I was driving. I had to pay several hundred dollars for this to be performed. I now have no underplating to protect the car. It seems to me this is a manufacturers defect, and the owner should not be obligated to remove portions of her automobile to correct faulty manufacture, and be subjected to…
Power Train · at 38,000 miles · reported Aug 16, 2005
Dt: consumer owns a 2002 isuzu trooper. Consumer says that when putting the vehicle in park the indicator position will read park, but the vehicle will be in a neutral position. The vehicle can role freely forward or backwards. This problem has been going on for about a year. Vehicle had been to dealer 3 times, but could not do anything to fix the problem. She was told they could not duplicate the problem. Called when vehicle was at consumer's house and problem was recurring. Dealer sent someone out but still nothing was done about problem, which did not happen all the time, and did not seem…
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2002 Isuzu Trooper have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2002 Isuzu Trooper as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2002 Isuzu Trooper?
Owners report engine and engine cooling problems most often (4 reports), followed by vehicle speed control (3). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 49,000 miles.
Are Isuzu recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Isuzu dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.