Perforation which has caused back bracket underneath to detach. Bolt is in place. Engine light on wbich is csused by the engine an engine cooling system. I have print out from oriellys which has messed up the transmission once again. Papers on new transmission placed. Transmission light on. Smell of gas in engine which is caused by the fuel system. Note this vehicle would not pass epaan or I/m test. I do not know how that make an model are still being sold. Very dangerous. I am 31 years old I do not want to die of defects. Cannot drive on highway, also can't get it leval because it will not pass expection.
Isuzu Trooper transmission failure problems
14 of the 514 owner complaints about the Isuzu Trooper describe complete transmission failure, most of them for the 2001 model year.
- owner complaints
- 14
- worst model year
- 2001
By model year
- 20013
- 20002
- 19992
- 19961
- 19952
- 19941
- 19912
- 19901
Often reported together
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.
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.
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.
While driving south on us interstate 89 near montpelier, vt, pulled over to adjust stuck windshield wiper (due to snow). After exiting highway via exit ramp and parking in a parking lot, returned towards highway after about a 5 minute delay. As was accelerating up the on ramp, transmission "let go" and engine revved. Transmission would no longer shift and remained stuck in 2nd gear. Limped to nearest service station. Vehicle was towed to isuzu dealership where metal was found in the tranny pan upon inspection indicating transmission failure. Vehicle had 79k miles, was serviced at 60k as per manufacturer's recommendations, no other drivetrain problems or indication of imminent failure before incident. Transmission (4l30e) had to be replaced with new transmission.
Alternator problems: I was driving on an interstate the car just shut down in the middle of traffic, had it towed, took 3 days to get car back, put in the second alternator, it quit also, again in traffic had to have it towed. *jb transmission: was driving the in traffic, tried to drive, and the car just sat there, wouldn't go, had transmission put in, two weeks later transmission went out had another transmission put in. 1999 trooper-apparently these have gm transmissions..
I bought my new automobile on the 24th of june 2001. On april 24, 2004 the trooper broke down and I had it towed to sheehy chevrolet dodge isuzu dealership. Before the truck broke down the transmission light and engine light came on. At this time the truck had 56,680 miles on it. I picked the truck up on april 28, 2004 from the sheehy dealership. I paid sheehy $173.22 for the repairs they made and rented a car which cost me $175.61. On may 3, 2004 I took the truck to lindsay chevrolet to be repaired because the engine light had come on and the truck felt like it was about to brake down again. At this time the truck had 56,777 miles on it. On may 11 2004 I took the truck to brown''s buick and isuzu dealership because the engine light had come on again. At this time the truck had 57,140 miles on it. This time the repair work cost me $584.32. On july 22, 2004, I took the truck in for a oil change and told the service consultant about the truck not running right. Near the end of 2004 ( not sure of the exact dates) I had the truck towed to the brown''s dealership. The brown''s dealership had to order a transmission. It took nearly a month for them to get the transmission and repair the truck. So I had to renedt a car. July 5, 2005, I had the truck towed back to browns because the past problems were happening again. Brown''s dealership replaced the transmission once more. I picked the truck up about closing time on the 14th of july 2005. As I was driving home I experience the same problems again. On july 18, 2005, I had the truck towed back to browns. At this time the truck has around 76,000 miles on it. July 20, 2005, max hahne, the service consultant called me and said another transmission is on order because of internal failure in the transmission. So my truck is at the dealership waiting to be fixed again. Should the isuzu corporation or the dealership reimburse me for rental car expenses and or replace the truck because they have a defective product?
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.
Transmission blewout requiring total replacement.
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.
Related recalls
Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. The transfer gearbox flange nuts were not properly installed, causing the nuts to loosen.
- Risk
- If the flange nuts loosen, the propeller shaft can separate, rendering the vehicle inopeative.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect front and rear flange nuts and, if found loose, tighten to specified torque and secured staked at two places.
Recall number 98V180000 · Recall details
Power train: automatic transmission
- What is wrong
- Putting in more transmission oil than specified can cause oil to bleed through air groove on to the exhaust manifold if oil temperature rises.
- Risk
- This could cause smoke emission from the manifold, whichcould ignite rubber hoses and result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Replace oil level gauge and notify owners to use only the specified amount of automatic transmission fluid.
Recall number 90V167000 · Recall details
Questions about the Isuzu Trooper transmission failure
Which Isuzu Trooper years have complete transmission failure problems?
The model years with the most reports are 2001 (3 complaints), 1991 (2 complaints) and 1995 (2 complaints).
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