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1994 Isuzu Trooper engine problems

13 complaints (28% of all complaints for this car).

owner complaints
13
of this car's complaints
28%
crashes
0
recalls
1

Which part fails

  • Engine
    4
  • Engine: gasoline
    3
  • Exhaust system: emission control
    2

At what mileage

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Isuzu Trooper engine problems in other years

199019952002

Related recalls

Engine and engine cooling: engineReported July 19, 1994 · 122,297 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Constant expansion and contraction of the cylinder head causes the camshaft seal end plug can become dislodged from the cylinder head. This allows oil to leak from the camshaft.
Risk
This can cause engine damage and possible engine fire from oil leaking onto the hot exhaust system.
Remedy
Dealers will install camshaft end seal plug retainer plates.

Recall number 94V132000 · Recall details

What 1994 Isuzu Trooper owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jul 10, 2023 · Engine · OR

Rear main seal is leaking oil massively.

Filed Nov 4, 2008 · Acceleration, Engine · 139,000 miles · IN

Tl*the contact owns a 1994 isuzu trooper. The contact stated that the throttle cables feel like the cruise control is always active. In addition, the rpms are constantly idling. There has also been an oil leak; however, the failure was unable to be duplicated. Oil leaked onto the steer plate and coated the entire exhaust system and the components of the engine. He found two recalls that listed the exact failure he was experiencing; however, the manufacturer stated that his VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id numbers 04v199000 (vehicle speed control:cables) and 04v132000 (equipment:other:labels). The failure mileage was 139,000 and current mileage was 139,600.

Filed Dec 22, 2006 · Engine, Tires · NY

I have a 94 isuzu trooper subn, my motor needs replacing this is less then a year. I replaced a water pump 2xs, motor vealcover kasits/motor inside was no good. I replace the transmission, the driver shift is loose. I give the care the best car some thing about this car is falling apart. In less then a year $8,000 was put on this truck. I need help im a single mother of three sons this truck is the one transportation I have. I would like to know if my truck is on the recall list.

Filed Sep 22, 2006 · Engine · UT

Dt*: the contact stated oil had leaked from the camshaft. There was a the federal safety agency recall, #94v132000, regarding the engine and engine cooling:engine. The dealer was contacted and determined that the vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN.

Filed Jan 9, 2006 · Engine · CA · fire

Dec. 26, 2005 my husband went to work at 3:00pm in the afternoon. On dec 27,2005 he came home at 3:30 am in the morning, he got in the shower and when he got out our dog started to bark, so he looked out the window into the driveway when he heard a pop. So he looked again and flames started to come out of the passenger front fender. He yelled, I ran out there and he was using the hose I called 911 and we were trying to pop the hood finally right before the fire department got here my husband put the fire out. The firemen opened the hood and then they opened the drivers door and then another fire started in the drivers floorboard coming throughout the firewall. They put that out. They asked if we were driving it but it had been turned off for at least 30 to 40 minutes. The truck was parked next to our house under a car port with both of our kids in the house and at with cars in front of it. The truck was running so good didn't have any problems. I read that there was a recall that's similar which is 94v132000 but isuzu said it wasn't the same so it was my problem. We only have liability insurance. There is nothing left inside the engine compartment besides the main engine. Everything else was burned and fell out.

Filed Dec 31, 2005 · Engine · CA · fire

My husband came home from work , turned the truck off came in the house. Got in the shower 30 minutes later when he got out of the shower he heard a pop and flames were coming out of the passenger side tire from under the hood. The whole truck , engine caught on fire. There was no smell or anything to think there was anything wrong if he would have went to sleep it would have caught our house on fire and my husband , two kids and me would probley be dead because thats what the firemen said it was spreading so fast.

Filed Dec 15, 2003 · Engine · 85,000 miles · CA

Oxygen sensor was changed and replaced 13 times.

Filed Apr 24, 2002 · Engine · NE

The difference in the climate,caused camshaft end plug to blowout from rear driver side cylinder head. This caused all oil from motor to spill onto the exhaust. Consumer's independent mechanic replaced and installed an anti blow out plate to keep the in plug in place.*ak there is a recall, 94v132, regarding this defect. Consumer wishes to be reimbursed for monies paid for repairs.

Filed Nov 16, 1999 · Engine · FL

Have had the gaskets and seals replaced by a very competent service facility. Leaks are still very severe.

Filed Oct 25, 1999 · Engine · OH

The engine was burning a significant amount of oil, so I took the vehicle to the local isuzu dealer to be inspected. The chief mechanic told me that there was a material failure in the piston rings causing the engine to burn the oil. I called isuzu USA directly and asked for assistance. I was told that there was nothing they could do, even though one of their mechanics diagnosed a "material failure" in the engine component. I have since spoken with other mechanic who have stated that this is a "common problem" with troopers. Any assistance would be appreciated.

Questions about the 1994 Isuzu Trooper engine

Does the 1994 Isuzu Trooper have engine problems?

Owners have filed 13 complaints about the engine of the 1994 Isuzu Trooper, 28% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.

At what mileage do 1994 Isuzu Trooper engine problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1994 Isuzu Trooper engine?

Yes, 1 recall: 94V132000. 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).

Other 1994 Isuzu Trooper problems

Tires 8Body 5Electrical 5Suspension 5Acceleration 4Fuel system 2Transmission 2Wheels 2Airbags 1Brakes 1Lights 1Locks 1Seat belts 1Seats 1Steering 1

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