Isuzu Trooper sudden acceleration problems

Filed Mar 21, 2016 · Acceleration, Engine · 160,500 miles · AZ

Last 3 weeks - initially seemed like power loss/surge, then heard unusual sound coming from engine compartment 1 week ago, engine started to die while operating on city/residential streets whenever not pushing gas (slowing to turn or stop) friday, would not even hold idle to start, pushed gas and held RPM's at 1 - 1.5 for a while and finally started. Today, initially would not start. Next time started RPM's at over 2, dropped when shifted to reverse, when shifted to drive vehicle accelerated without use of gas pedal up to steady 35 MPH on city street. After 1 mile, at next intersection started making that strange noise in engine compartment (like air or fluid under pressure ie air compressor/high pressure water sound) while pressing brake shifted into neutral RPM's revved to 2.5, in drive and reverse dropped to 1.5, in park revved to 2.5, after turn automobile accelerated to steady 40 MPH on city street without gas being pushed at next stop (1 mile) returned to normal idle and operation. Has problem both when cold and hot weather and cold or hot start. It has not produced a check engine light or any codes

Filed Dec 4, 2007 · Transmission · 81,558 miles · MA

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 isuzu trooper. While driving 30 MPH, the vehicle hesitated and lunged forward. The mechanic stated that the gasket transmission pan had a leak and the gasket was replaced. Approximately one week later, the failure recurred. The mechanic stated that the vehicle had two transmission pans and the second gasket should be replaced. The gasket was replaced, but the failure recurred two months later while driving 35 MPH. The mechanic stated that there was a leak in the accumulator cover and made the replacement. As of december 4, 2007, there had been no further occurrences. The contact stated that there is no transmission dipstick to determine when the fluid is low. The only indicator is when the vehicle lunges forward. The failure mileage was 81,558 and current mileage was 81,708.

Filed Oct 14, 2005 · Acceleration · 36,000 miles · IL · crash

Dt: the contact stated 2001 isuzu trooper accelerated while in reverse, then he put the car in drive, it hesitated and surged forward while the brakes were applied. The vehicle left black marks in the driveway, went through the garage cans and through a fence in the backyard. All this time the brakes were being applied. Meanwhile ,the vehicle still had a wide open throttle, and was spinning in the grass. Finally, the contact was able to turn off the ignition. There was damage to the yard and fence. The contact contacted isuzu, and they said it was not suppose to do that. The car sustained $5400.00 worth of damage. No police report was taken.

Filed Mar 2, 2005 · Acceleration, Body · 40,000 miles · DC

Isuzu trooper 1999 problem after problem, engine burning oil. *bf after the engine was replaced, the engine light illuminated at least 30 times. The dealer gave the consumer all types of excuses until finally they said they didn't know what was causing the light to illuminate. There were other problems such as a hard shift with the transmission, water leaking through the sun roof, difficulty starting the vehicle, uneven tire wear, in just 65,000 the consumer has gone through 3 complete sets of tires. The consumer was told there was a problem with the frame of the vehicle and it could not be aligned. The tie rods were replaced because they were defective. In the past the vehicle lunged forward while the consumer had her foot firmly pressed on the brake. The vehicle intermittently idled high while stopped. The vehicle has rolled backwards while it was in park. Another mechanic informed the consumer the previous dealer installed several electrical componets incorrectly and there were also some defective parts that needed to be replaced which caused the engine light to come on. The consumer was getting poor gas mileage.

Filed May 4, 2004 · Acceleration · MD

Intermittently while driving between 50 to 60 MPH and shifting from lower to higher lever gear vehicle experience sudden acceleration.

Filed Dec 11, 2002 · Transmission · PA

Consumer called complaining about having problem with sudden acceleration from the transmision while driving the vehicle. Is technical service bulleting on this problem #sb01-05-s001. Please provide further information. Mr

Filed Aug 15, 2002 · Acceleration · VA

Motor will rev up when sitting still at a red light and try to lunge forward. I have even had it go 35 miles an hour without my foot even being on the accelerator. I have had my truck to the dealer 3 times now and they keep saying they can not find anything wrong. Unless they can see the vehicle do it they can't fix it. The check engine light does not come on and they say until that happens they don't know what is wrong. Dealer refuses to keep vehicle and drive it until it does it so they can see it. They make it sound like I am making this up. There is a problem and it needs to be fixed. I do not want to be responsible for a accident that I have no control over. The state police says it is illegal to drive a unsafe vehicle on the state highways. I owned a brand new vehicle that is illegal for me to drive on the state highway and isuzu won't do anything about it. I have contacted isuzu corporation as well as been back to the dealership 3 times and it is still doing it.

Filed Jan 10, 2001 · Acceleration · CO

Sudden acceleration while traveling at highway speed. Dealer/manufacturer were not notified at this time.*ak the consumer stated that the vehicle was stopped only by slamming at the brake pedal forcefully which caused the brakes to smoke.

Filed Aug 23, 1998 · Transmission · HI

Owner was backing up vehicle when it stopped moving, vehicle still would not move after intense acceleration. Owner applied brake and attempted to shift to drive but lever would not move. Attempted to shift to park with no success. With driver out of vehicle it accelerated on its own up hill and crash into wall. Was then able to drive forward and had no problem using reverse.

Filed May 30, 1996 · Body, Brakes · TN · fire

Under hood fire, cause unknown. *ak consumer states there was no collsion, no warning, lights on the panel were activated and there was no sudden acceleration.deceleration noticed, no noises, consumer was at stop light and noticed black smok from the engine and he promptly turned off engine and released the hood, consumer observed the fire in its entirety, starting from the engine moving to the back of the vehicle prior to incident consumer had numerous problems right rear bumper, brake lights were not working fuses had to be replaced, rear arm rest, entire hydralic system needed to be replaced rotors warped, exhaust was slightly bent, mounts were balanced, back seat slide foward when brakes are being applied, right head light inoperable, side turn signal inoperable, fuel injection serviced..