1986 Isuzu Trooper Ii Recalls
No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1986 Isuzu Trooper Ii. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the structure. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Complaints by component
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“Entire frame and cross members have severe rust with perforation. Suspension attachment points to frame are severly compromised. Vehicle is unsafe to drive. Sheet metal body structure appears "relatively" rust free. The frame integrity would not be noticed unless the vehicle was inspected closely.”
“A bolt associated with suspension failed, causing front wheel to come off.”
“Rear axle/locknut and pancake washer failed and the axle fell off with the wheel still attached.”
“Multiple rust spots on vehicle jeopardizing integrity of support structure. Metal used on sidewalls of frame is too thin. *ak”
“Main frame under vehicle is rusting thru; metal disintegrating; unsafe to drive; could fall completely apart causing accident. Tt”
“Audible clicking coming from front automatic locking hubs, checked hubs for proper grease, not source of problem. Mm”
“Rear axle lock nut and pan cake washer failed and axle slid out with wheel still attached. This is the 2nd occurance in 2 years. First time vehicle was traveling at 10 mph, second time 55 mph.”
“To whom it may concern, I would greatly appreciate your assistance in this very seroius matter. I purchased a used trooper three years ago, and have experienced nothing but problems. I purchased the trooper from my neighbor three years ago.he purchased it from a dealer here in maine. The trooper…”
Defect investigations
SEAT BELT RETRACTORS FAIL
The predominant condition exhibited by the safety belt system of the vehicles subject to this investigation is not considered to be safety related. Therefore, further expenditure of agency resources is not recommended and this matter is closed.Please see closing report for addional information.
LUG STUD FRACTURE
There is no summary currently available
SEAT BELT RETRACTORS FAIL
There is no summary currently available
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1986 Isuzu Trooper Ii as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.