How many recalls does the 1987 Isuzu Trooper have?

The 1987 Isuzu Trooper has 2 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 1987 Isuzu Trooper has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 1987 Isuzu Trooper?

Of 9 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is engine and engine cooling.

1987 Isuzu Trooper Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1987 Isuzu Trooper has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 49,763 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine and engine cooling. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

STRUCTURE 92V093000 1992-07-27 49,300 affected

Defect

TRUCKS USED IN THE SALT-BELT STATES CAN HAVE ACCUMULATED CORROSION IN THE HINGES OF THE REAR DOORS. IF THE VEHICLES ALSO HAVE MISALIGNED DOOR LATCHES AND STRIKERS, IT IS POSSIBLE TO CLOSE THE DOORS IN A "FALSE LATCH" CONDITION.

Consequence

IN THE "FALSE LATCH" CONDITION, THE REAR DOORS MAY GIVETHE IMPRESSION THAT THE DOOR IS PROPERLY LATCHED WHEN IT IS NOT. THIS COULD LEADTO PASSENGERS AND/OR CARGO FALLING FROM REAR DOORS WHICH CAN OPEN WITHOUT PRIORWARNING.

Remedy

CHECK THE DOOR LATCHES AND STRIKERS FOR CORRECT ALIGNMENT AND REPAIR IF NECESSARY; ALSO INSPECT REAR DOOR HINGES FOR CORROSION AND REPLACE IF NECESSARY.

VISIBILITY 89V001000 1989-12-04 463 affected

Defect

DUE TO INSUFFICIENT CLEARANCE BETWEEN A BOLT THAT FIXES THE HEATER TO THE VEHICLE BODY AND A FUEL DELIVERY PIPE AND BETWEEN A REAR HEATER HOSE CLIP, USE UNDER SERVERE CONDITIONS COULD CAUSE PIPE RUPTURE AND FUEL LEAKAGE.

Consequence

THIS COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy

INSTALL NEW LINES AND A CLIP.

Complaints by component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP

POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR

SEATS

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB

WHEELS

Total complaints9

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“While driving the right front wheel locked up, unable to control vehicle. Drove vehicle about 10mph home. Did not take vehicle to dealer. Replaced hub a couple of times before this happened to the vehicle. *ak”

WHEELS · reported 1996-12-19

“Seat belt retractor failed. *dsh”

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR · reported 1996-01-01

“Cracked fuel tank filler neck; also, replaced door handles. *ak”

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP · reported 1995-07-26

“Cracked fuel tank filler neck; also, replaced door handles. *ak”

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR · reported 1995-07-26

“During cold weather, front hubs were locking up on their own when vehicle was in 2nd gear. *ak”

POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS · reported 1989-06-12

“Front hubs noisy. *dsh”

SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB · reported 1988-05-01

“Five speed transmission failed.”

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION · reported 1988-05-01

“Cylinder head warped/cracked.”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE · reported 1988-05-01

Defect investigations

Investigation DP92005 Opened 1992-03-03 · closed 1992-06-02