1991 Isuzu Trooper: fire, smoke or burning smell

Filed Nov 5, 2003 · Engine · OH · fire

Vehicle's engine compartment caught on fire.*mr consumer was at a toll both when she noticed smoke coming from the engine compartment. She pull over into the employee parking lot and exited the vehicle with three other occupants. The fire was extinguished by the fire department. There were no injuries. *ph

Filed Nov 12, 2000 · Transmission · MD · fire

Transmission was replaced 3 times due to failure or leakage and this transmission was showing signs of slippage after driving 40 miles on highway. Trooper was being operated on I-895 in baltimore at 50 MPH when smoke was seen in rear view mirror. Trooper was pulled to side and son exited vehicle to check engine. Trooper immediately burst into flames resulting in a total loss of vehicle and contents.

Filed Apr 4, 2000 · Engine · NJ · fire

The trooper had an oil leak and the engine went on fire. My car is totaled. I have been researching and see a problem with this model and year. Help! I want isuzu to pay for my lose even if I was the second owner or bob ciasulli used cars for selling me this car which had a recall on and put myself and my 5 year old son in danger.

Filed Jun 18, 1999 · Electrical · CA · fire

I have had a history (documented) of electrical/transmission problems with my 1991 isuzu trooper. On 11/95, a faulty computer control panel caused my transmission to fail. I had a week left on my powertrain warranty. Took the vehicle to isuzu santa monica. They replaced the computer panel under warranty on 11/95. 15 months later, my transmission was failing again. Same symptoms. This time, I spent $2,000 to have it repaired. Isuzu refused to take responsibility. On 6/12/99, without warning, the engine started smoking and within seconds the entire engine was on fire. The fire dept. Came and put out the fire. Now the truck is completely totaled. I am in the midst of having insurance inspectors determine the cause of fire. I have all of my service records for the vehicle. It was kept in excellent condition.

Filed Jun 17, 1999 · Electrical · CA · fire · 1 injury

I just exited the hollywood freeway when suddenly without warning the 1991 isuzu trooper caught on fire. I was able to get to the side of the road, and get out.the fire appeared to be underneath the truck with gas or some other liquid pouring out. The passenger side front tire melted and exploded, then there was a second explosion. All the parts of the engine, battery etc. Were in flames. Two fire trucks and police cars were dipatched. It was a very big blaze. The truck has been declared a total loss. Our insurance compnay cannot determine what caused the fire since the damage is so extensive. Please help. I am not sure how to proceed. I'd like to warn other owners of this vehicle and contact isuzu. So far, they have not returned my phone calls.

Filed Aug 13, 1998 · Engine · GA · fire

While driving vehicle caught on fire in the engine compartment. Cause unknown. Please provide details.

Filed Feb 26, 1997 · Engine · NJ · fire

Engine has caught on fire twice while traveling at highway speeds.

Filed Nov 27, 1995 · Transmission · CA · fire

Transmission repaired 4 times, vehicle caught on fire due to overflow of transmission fluid.