1991 Isuzu Trooper engine problems

12 complaints (21% of all complaints for this car).

owner complaints: 12
of this car's complaints: 21%
crashes: 0
recalls: 1

Which part fails

Engine: gasoline
5
Engine
4
Cooling system
2
Exhaust system
1
Cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittings
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Isuzu Trooper engine problems in other years

Related recalls

Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittingsReported September 20, 1990 · 12,222 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Improperly installed hose on the oil cooler could come in contact with the exhaust manifold and could melt.
Risk: Engine oil could leak out with potential for engineseizure and damage and could result in a fire.
Remedy: Properly install cooler hose clip to prevent contact with exhaust manifold.

Recall number 90V166000 · Recall details

Related investigations

Engine compartment firesOpened July 30, 1992, closed November 25, 1992

Engine compartment fires

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What 1991 Isuzu Trooper owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

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 Jun 25, 2000 · Engine · NY

No summary listed for above vehicle.

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 Jan 8, 1999 · Engine · NC

Engine oil cooler hose touched exhaust manifold and melted hose.

Filed Aug 13, 1998 · Engine · GA · fire

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

Filed Jul 28, 1998 · Engine · NY · fire

Engine fire (ohio traffic crash report).

Filed Jul 21, 1998 · Engine · OH · fire

Engine fire (ohio crash report).

Filed Feb 23, 1998 · Engine · AR

Consumer states that there is a general recall on the engine cooling system. She contacted the manufacturer and was informed that the truck was not included under the recall . Owner thinks that vehicle should have been included in the recall.

Filed May 19, 1997 · Engine · CA

The engine is leaking copious amounts of oil because the rings are not seated.

Filed Feb 26, 1997 · Engine · NJ · fire

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

Questions about the 1991 Isuzu Trooper engine

Does the 1991 Isuzu Trooper have engine problems?

Owners have filed 12 complaints about the engine of the 1991 Isuzu Trooper, 21% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.

At what mileage do 1991 Isuzu Trooper engine problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1991 Isuzu Trooper engine?

Yes, 1 recall: 90V166000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Isuzu Trooper have bad engine?

The Isuzu Trooper model years with the most engine complaints are 1999 (58 complaints), 2000 (25 complaints) and 1998 (19 complaints).