Tl* the contact owns a 2000 isuzu trooper. While driving at 35 MPH, the vehicle stalled and the check engine warning lights illuminated. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was diagnosed by the owner as a certified mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 152,000.
Isuzu Trooper stalling problems
33 of the 514 owner complaints about the Isuzu Trooper describe engine stalls while driving, most of them for the 1999 model year.
- owner complaints
- 33
- worst model year
- 1999
- typical mileage
- 65,000
Is there a fix? There are 3 recalls for this area of the car. See below
By model year
Often reported together
Engine failure 4Transmission failure 3Loss of power 3Hesitation 2Check engine light 2Power steering loss 1Misfire 1ABS 1
What owners say
Transmission failed on this vehicle 4 times the first one was before the 50000 miles and every year after that. It stall on the freeway and is a hazard to drive if you are in a remote area.
Dt*: the contact stated when stopped during various road conditions, the vehicle shook and decelerated to 10 MPH. Also, all power failed, and the vehicle stalled. It was towed to the service dealer, who replaced the transmission for the third time for the same problems. The manufacturer was contacted.*ak the dealership stated the transmission was leaking burnt fluid. The radiator had a low cooling efficiency. The ABS sensor had to be replaced. Updated 10/30/06.
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.
Dt: the vehicle is a 2001 isuzu trooper. Transmission has been replaced twice. The first time consumer took it to the dealer it was skipping or stalling like it was not getting enough fuel. When pushing the gas pedal the rpms went up. Then, transmission was replaced on 7-31-2004. The second time he took the vehicle to dealer was on 6-28-05. This time the problem was about the same as before. Consumer was told that there was internal problems with the transmission. He took the vehicle back a third time on 7-18-05. The vehicle is at the dealers right now waiting for the transmission part to come in so that it can be replaced.
Engine started normally, then as driving along, momentary power surge and partial stall, accompanied shortly thereafter by engine misfire, and coolant exiting exhaust. Turned vehicle off and had towed to dealership. Vehicle has approximately 42,000 miles on it and has been well maintained. Factory warranty up to 60,000 expired from a time basis a few months ago, and dealer will accept no responsibility for head warpage due to manufacturing defect or improper head gasket installation at factory. Replacement cost for new engine is approximately $6700. Currently starting a legal claim against isuzu.
The driver noticed liquid leaking from underneath the vehicle while it was parked. While driving, the vehicle stalled. The consumer was able to restart it and pulled over. Oil was leaking from the vehicle. The consumer was able to drive to the dealer. The mechanic informed the driver that the cam shaft seal plug needed replacement. Please fill in additional information.
During braking, with no gas pedal pressure being applied, engine continued at high rpms making braking difficult. Vehicle with no gas pedal pressure would proceed at 30 MPH in drive position of auto trans. Upon exiting roadway, when appling gas pedal while in park position, and releasing peddle, rpms were at 2200. Pedal was opperating freely and throttle cable/yoke was in fully returned position. I then continued looking for any obvious obstructions or seperated vacumn lines. Nothing appeared wrong. I then disconnected the mass air sensor causing the engine to stall. Upon reconnecting ams and restarting engine, idle returned to around 700 RPM's and no further problems occured for the remainder of my drive(approx 100mi more) no further diagnostics were performed yet. Vehicle is well maintained and has 65000 miles use.
While driving all electrical light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. Vehicle stalled. Consumer drove the vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic stated that the vehicle had to be placed on a diagnostic machine for results. Consumer informed the mechanic that this problem occurred more than once. Mechanic advised consumer that the problem could not be determined at this time.
Bought used 1999 isuzu trooper with 48,000 miles. Took it to mechanic because it had a problem starting. Discovered engine leaked more than 1 quart of oil per 1000 miles. Isuzu replaced engine just before 60,000 miles, but still has problem starting. Mechanic determined 3 or 6 fuel injectors are bad, and needed to be replaced. Trooper stalls at slow speeds, and engine will rev while idling.
Related recalls
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles equipped with 4-wheel drive and automatic transmissions built with tod (torque-on-demand). In certain high speed, frontal crashes, movement of engine compartment components can cause the potential for fuel leakage.
- Risk
- Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a new, reinforced fuel hose assembly. Note: the fuel leakage issue in this recall campaign is not the same as the one addressed in their previous campaign 00v‑253.
Recall number 00V376000 · Recall details
Engine and engine cooling: engine
- 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
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittings
- 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
Questions about the Isuzu Trooper stalling
Which Isuzu Trooper years have engine stalls while driving problems?
The model years with the most reports are 1999 (9 complaints), 2000 (7 complaints) and 1998 (5 complaints).
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