Total Complaints
17 filings
ISUZU TROOPER · model year
1989 ISUZU TROOPER
17 NHTSA complaints, 1 crash report for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 1989ISUZUTROOPER carries 17 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 1 crash, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 1989 TROOPER is wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts/studs with 3 filings, followed by structure:body:door:hinge and attachments (2) and engine and engine cooling:engine (2). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability.
NHTSA currently has 1 investigation file overlapping the 1989 TROOPER. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
17
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
1 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS | 3 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 2 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 1 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20021120ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM IS DEFECT THE LIGHT WILL GO OFF AND ON INTERMITTENLY. AND THE VEHICLE WILL NOT START AT ALL PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. TS
19991027ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
NO SUMMARY
19980916WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
WHEEL LUGS STRIP OR BREAK OFF ENTIRELY. SIX OF 24 LUGS HAVE BEEN REPLACED.
19980514SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
BRAKES MAKE A MOANING NOISE WHILE VEHICLE IS IN REVERSE, REPLACED BRAKE PADS.
19970726ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
THE ENGINE'S MAIN PULLEY BOLT COULD NOT BE REMOVED. THE BOLT HAD TO BE DRILLED OUT AND THEN REPLACED.
19970717ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
WHEN DRIVER TURNS VEHICLE OFF AND ATTEMPTS TO TURN THE VEHICLE BACK ON, THE VEHICLE WILL NOT START UP AGAIN. THIS HAPPENS ALL THE TIME WHEN TURNING THE VEHICLE OFF, AND TRYING TO START THE VEHICLE BACK UP AGAIN. *AK
19970325STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
FRONT PASSENGER'S DOOR FELL OFF HINGE.
19961210ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
HEAD GASKET FAILED TWICE.
19960708SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
WHENEVER YOU PRESS THE BRAKES THEY MAKE A VERY LOUD GRINDING NOISE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
19960529WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
WHEEL STUDS SNAPEDP OFF WHENEVER A TIRE IS CHANGED. *AK
19960529SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
MASTER CYLINDER FAILED. *AK
19960425CrashUNKNOWN OR OTHER
ACCELERATOR PEDAL STUCK DUE TO THE FLOOR MAT CURLING UP, CAUSING ACCIDENT. *SD
19951002FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
FUEL TANK SENDING UNIT LEAKING GASOLINE, CORRODED FUEL TANK SENDING UNIT. TT
19950613WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
WHEEL STUDS ARE BREAKING WHILE IN TRANSIT; HEAR KNOCKING NOISE WHEN TIRE IS ABOUT TO COME OFF; DRIVER HAVE TO STOP AND TIGHTEN UP BOLTS;REPLACED EVERY 2/3 MONTH
19950518SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
SEAT BELT FAILURE, UNABLE TO BUCKLE THE SEAT BELT. TT
19950317SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
SEAT BELT STICKS; DOES NOT GO IN OR COME OUT; STUCK IN ONE POSITION; DOES NOT ADJUST ITSELF. TT
19950206STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
THE DOOR HINGE BROKE OFF. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 1989 ISUZU TROOPER have?▼
The 1989 ISUZU TROOPER has 17 NHTSA complaints, 1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 1989 ISUZU TROOPER?▼
The most-complained component for the 1989 ISUZU TROOPER is WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS with 3 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS and ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.
Is the 1989 ISUZU TROOPER safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
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