1995 Isuzu Trooper
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 1995 Isuzu Trooper. Newest first.
On certain sport utility vehicles, the accelerator cable can stick so that the engine speed will not immediately decrease upon release of the accelerator pedal.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This can cause the accelerator throttle cable to delay rpm and vehicle speed reduction for several seconds after the accelerator pedal IS released, which in turn, can lead to a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the throttle cable rubber boot. owner notification began on may 24, 2004. owners should contact isuzu at 1-800-255-6727.
Owner complaints
54 complaints14 involved a crash3 involved a fire11 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Engine and engine cooling · Structure · Vehicle speed control
Accelerated from stop and throttle stuck. was able to shut down engine and get to side of road. inspected cable and found that rubber boot on engine side of cable housing had become gummy/sticky/soft and had folded in on itself, sticking to the inner cable itself. removed boot to get home.…
Accelerated from stop and throttle stuck. was able to shut down engine and get to side of road. inspected cable and found that rubber boot on engine side of cable housing had become gummy/sticky/soft and had folded in on itself, sticking to the inner cable itself. removed boot to get home. looked online for replacement, and found that there had been a recall for exact same problem on exact same model and year, but after calling isuzu, was told that my vin was not part of the recall, though it's the same part number. obviously the recall was incomplete, and there are still cars out there which, like mine, have the same faulty speed control components. had I not known to take the car out of gear and shut down the engine, there could have easily been a crash. my wife drives my 2 year old son in this car. I ask you to please look into this issue on behalf of public safety. *tr
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system
Tl*the contact owns a 1995 isuzu trooper. the contact noticed that the front exhaust pipe had excessive corrosion and failed. he speculated that the component failed prematurely because he resides in a salt belt state. the dealer stated that the repair would cost $1,000. the vehicle has not yet been repaired. the failure and current mileages were 90,000.
- Vehicle speed control › Cables
Tl*the contact owns a 1995 isuzu trooper. whenever the contact releases the accelerator pedal, it feels as if it becomes stuck for a few seconds before the vehicle begins to decelerate. the failure was noticed while driving 10 mph. she conducted research and found recall number 04v199000…
Tl*the contact owns a 1995 isuzu trooper. whenever the contact releases the accelerator pedal, it feels as if it becomes stuck for a few seconds before the vehicle begins to decelerate. the failure was noticed while driving 10 mph. she conducted research and found recall number 04v199000 (vehicle speed control: cables). she called the manufacturer and they stated that her vin was not included in the recall. the contact feels that her vehicle should be included because she IS experiencing the same failure as noted in the recall. the current mileage was 134,053 and failure mileage was 134,000.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip › Abs warning light · Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip › Control unit/module
1(A). after driving at highway speeds (above 60 mph) the ABS warning light on the instrument panel nearly always comes on. this has ocurred hundreds of times. 1(B). when driving in slippery snowy conditions, after applying the brakes the ABS computer makes a loud buzzing noise that will not…
1(A). after driving at highway speeds (above 60 mph) the ABS warning light on the instrument panel nearly always comes on. this has ocurred hundreds of times. 1(B). when driving in slippery snowy conditions, after applying the brakes the ABS computer makes a loud buzzing noise that will not stop until the electrical connection to the 4 wheel drive ABS component IS severed by either removing the negative battery cable from the battery or removing the fuse. this has ocurred many times, but only three times has it caused a loss of control where people were at risk of harm. 2. under the buzzing condition noted in 1(B) above, the ABS braking system seems to fail, with less control because the brakes lock up, and steering becomes impossible. at least three incidents have happened where the vehicle ran into the curb with no apparant damage, greatfully no other vehicles or persons were involved. each incident 1(B) has happened on weekends or at night after the dealer who services the vehicle IS closed. 3. the dealer has found no problems, stating we must bring in the vehicle with the light on or the buzzing occurring in order to locate a problem. I belive there have been recalls on other isuzu models for the same problem, but not for the model or year of our vehicle.
- Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator
An integrated circuit within the voltage regulator can contain manufacturing errors. this can cause excessive electrical charging of the vehicle's alternator, resulting in engine control malfunction or eventual engine stall. *nm
- Power train › Automatic transmission
1995 isuzu trooper SUV goes in to netural while in drive and underway during highway driving. *Nm
- Vehicle speed control
Isuzu motors safety recall no: 04v-199000. *bf when the consumer contacted the local dealership, he was told there were no longer any authorized isuzu dealers. the consumer was told that isuzu motors had revoked their dealership authority shortly after the recall notice came out. the dealer did the consumer two dealership that could perform the recall, however they were very far away. *jb
- Tires
I have sent firestone all that they requested me. the failed firestone tire along with a cd with all the pictures of the tire as well as two estimates to get the car fixed. the top estimate to repair the car was for $1380.00. I sent it through fed-ex with the mailing instructions on the cover of…
I have sent firestone all that they requested me. the failed firestone tire along with a cd with all the pictures of the tire as well as two estimates to get the car fixed. the top estimate to repair the car was for $1380.00. I sent it through fed-ex with the mailing instructions on the cover of the box. you could not have received the tire with out the box because the mailing instructions were on the along with the cd and the estimates!! therefore, one of your employees had to have received the cd and the estimates with the box, which contain the failed firestone tire. you stated in your correspondence that you do not possess those documents. the only way you could not possess those documents IS if you lost them!!! because they were taped with the mailing/delivery instructions on the outside of the box!!! if the cd and the estimates were lost enroute, then the mailing/delivery instructions would have lost too because they taped together with them and you would not have received the tire either. that IS not the case as you state that you have the tire. but they were inseparable. you had to have deliberately thrown away the cd and the estimates after you took delivery of the box containing the failed firestone tire!!! I can only conclude that you are trying to deny the claim by denying that you received the evidence which I clearly sent you. had to had received both if you received one or the other. again the two or three items were inseparable. therefore, I am requesting you send me a check for $1380. 00 immediately plus the cost of the replacement tire, which I will let you figure out for yourself. send it to; [xxx]. should you need to contact me further, you may call me at [xxx]. I will send a copy of this letter to the consumer protection agency and to the bitter business bureau if you fail to comply with my request. *la information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(B)(6). *tr
- Air bags › Frontal
Passenger and driverside air bag failure. *la
- Tires › Tread/belt
Right rear tire tread separation while driving at 60 mph and caused damage to right inner fender/ door.*ak *jb
- Tires · Wheels
Aluminun wheels are corroding. tires constantly lose air.*ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and cap
After removing fuel cap, flames shot out of filler neck. Fire department contacted and arrived to extinguish flames. Dealer notified. Feel free to provide any further information. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
The engine will stall and not idle if the vehicle IS operated for about 20 miles after a seemingly unrelated failure in the speedometer sensor. This can be a saftey hazard as it happened when I was exiting a freeway offramp and suddenly had no power steering or brakes.
- Suspension › Front
Vehicle pulled to the right, I steered to the left to correct. Vehicle crossed median out of control. I corrected again to the right and the vehicle rolled over three and one half turns. there was very little left right motion necessary to cause the vehicle to tip and roll. *Ak
- Structure › Frame and members
Premature weather striping failure shrinkage lead to air entering vehicle,making noise. Both door have same problem. Separation of molding at top corner of base of side mirror. *Ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system · Unknown or other
Check engine light came on alot & they never knew what it was, then they said it was my carbon monoxide sensor, after all those trips to the shop. *ak
- Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly · Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
While driving in parking lot at a slow rate of speed about 5MPH all of sudden steering wheel locked up and vehicle lost control. contacted dealer who repaired the thread on both sides of tie rod ends. *Ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc
Immediatly after purchasing the trooper in 1995 we noticed we had to stand on the brakes to stop when going down the driveway. after repeated trips and complaints to cochran pontiac in monroeville, we were told each time there was nothing wrong. they finally replaced the brake vacuum booster hose…
Immediatly after purchasing the trooper in 1995 we noticed we had to stand on the brakes to stop when going down the driveway. after repeated trips and complaints to cochran pontiac in monroeville, we were told each time there was nothing wrong. they finally replaced the brake vacuum booster hose in 4/97 and again in 6/97. this helped minimally. we took the car to be inspected 6/99 and had to replace the entire brake system at only 34200 miles. we were told by the mechanics at this independent service station that the condition of the brakes were unsafe and the system did not appear to be enough for a car of this size. isuzu's indifference to our problem has prompted this complaint.
- Air bags › Frontal
While driving at approximately 30 mph driver hit building. Upon impact, dual airbags did not deploy, which could have caused injuries. No indictation of airbags being defective. *ak
- Wheels › Rim
While driving at about 70mph the rear right wheel snapped off from rim base. Dealer said that rotating the tires wears out the metal, causing them to snap. Currently, dealer IS repairing tires.
- Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash
Twice in 34,000 we have replaced the control module that controls electronic locks and alarm systems.
- Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator · Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Im upset with vehicle and was forced to pay 400 dollars for an alternator caused by oil leak problem which was never fixed correctly in the first place. in december, 1998 while under warranty I had toth buick replace the head gaskets. within a few months it was leaking oil again so I took it back…
Im upset with vehicle and was forced to pay 400 dollars for an alternator caused by oil leak problem which was never fixed correctly in the first place. in december, 1998 while under warranty I had toth buick replace the head gaskets. within a few months it was leaking oil again so I took it back in for my usual oil change and told them. the mechanic told me that it probably wasn't leaking oil, it just uses about a quart of oil every 1,000 miles. he said he would do a consumption test and walked away. well when the truck was ready to go, I asked if they did a consumption test and the lady at the service desk told me to bring it back when it runs out of oil. I thought what IS she nuts, yeah I' ll be back when the engine blows up. sure enough I was back in a month because the oil leak caused my alternator to short out. they agreed to fix the oil leak problem again since they never fixed it in the first place. this time I needed a valve gasket cover. however, they said I would have to pay for the ruined alternator. so I told them to. *Ak
- Power train › Manual transmission
Manual transmission failure - one at 200 miles and second failure at 67,543 miles. *ak
- Structure › Frame and members
Consumer concerned with potential vehicle rollover due to design of structure.
- Suspension
Vehicle suspension stability problems, susceptible to rollovers.
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Risk of rollover
Cu attorney (nancy perkins, arnold & porter) and odi agreed that an extension in the petition review process will be necessary to allow odi time to conduct a proper review of the new material submitted by cu on december 23, 1996.therefore, the new due date will be april 21, 1997.consumers union (cu) petitioned the…
Cu attorney (nancy perkins, arnold & porter) and odi agreed that an extension in the petition review process will be necessary to allow odi time to conduct a proper review of the new material submitted by cu on december 23, 1996.therefore, the new due date will be april 21, 1997.consumers union (cu) petitioned the agency to open an investigation to determine whether the 1995 and 1996 model isuzu trooper and acura slx vehicles are defective within the meaning of 49 u.s. C. Chapter 301.specifically, cu alleged that testing demonstrated a dangerous propensity of the subject vehicles to roll over while performing a dynamic steering maneuver to avoid emergancy situations.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10237146This 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 radio and component repairs not covered under warranty. Contact Alpine directly for pricing and payment methods applicable to radio and component repairs not covered under warranty.
- 10218932Isuzu 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 Warranty claim payments and/or claim chargeback. This bulletin was revised to add a Parts Warranty Form
- 10218927Isuzu 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 Warranty claim payments and/or claim chargeback.
- 606029Information regarding the availability of the child seat tether anchor kit.
- 604307Availability of supplemental information booklet for installing child safety seats.
- 602255A new type of lsd lubricant was introdued which contains friction mdifiers, necessary for proper lsd function.
- 52654New dual air bag safety materials.
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