2002 Isuzu Trooper problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Vehicle Speed Control (2) · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine (2) · Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal (1)
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (44)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2023-05-08 · IB13-R-001G · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin outlines the procedures for using the alpine exchange program (the "exchange program"). the exchange program must be used when any alpine radio or other component covered by this bulletin is repaired under warranty and may also be used for radio and component repairs not covered under
Equipment 2022-08-30 · WB13-X-001B · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
isuzu commercial truck of america, inc. (icta) is providing the following procedural recommendations to improve dealer efficiency when submitting parts warranty claims. we strongly recommend dealers follow these procedures in order to avoid delays in parts warranty claim payments and/or claim charg
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2022-08-02 · WB13-X-001A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
isuzu commercial truck of america, inc. (icta) is providing the following procedural recommendations to improve dealer efficiency when submitting parts warranty claims. we strongly recommend dealers follow these procedures in order to avoid delays in parts warranty claim payments and/or claim charg
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility 2022-07-20 · IB09-X-004C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the isuzu commercial truck of america (icta) service technical assistance center (tac) provides diagnostic support to isuzu dealer technicians repairing isuzu vehicles in and out of vehicle warranty. a tac case number will be issued solely for information tracking purposes and future contact refere
Equipment 2022-07-20 · IB09-X-002B · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the following is a list of the isuzu-recommended threebond product part numbers identified in the various isuzu workshop manuals and bulletins. if a threebond product is unavailable, we recommend that you utilize the chart below to find equivalent of similar products (when available) from loctite a
Engine And Engine Cooling 2019-02-19 · PIP5540D · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communicates to the technician the need to inspect the induction system for potential icing issues in very cold ambient temperatures. to allow the ice to melt so that it can be drained from the related components. that any of the listed dtc's may set with or without poor
Showing the 6 most recent of 44 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2016-12-01 · Tires:tread/Belt · 49,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2002 isuzu trooper equipped with bf goodrich mud terrain t/a km2 tires, size: lt265/75r16. while driving between 55-65 mph, three of the tires experienced tread separation. there were momentary vibrations just before the failures. the failures occurred on three occasions. the vehicle was taken to a tire dealer where the front…”
2014-04-09 · Electrical System · 81,897 mi“i was driving about 35 mph on a rural road and i noticed that upon giving some gas the vehicle did not respond at all. then i noticed that all my instrument panel lights were out....everything gone. i applied the brakes and with difficulty in steering (there was no power), i pulled to stop at the side of the road. i then put the vehicle into par…”
2007-06-11 · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine · 79,000 mi“engine in my 2002 isuzu trooper burned up the main rod bearing in piston one due to insufficient oil pressure. engine had to be replaced. truck has 79k miles on it and was out of warranty. isuzu of north america stated nothing would be done via the manufacturer. i replaced the engine myself at a cost of $4800. *tr…”
2007-03-27 · Engine And Engine Cooling“excessive oil consumption. 1 qt. every 600 miles or so. 5 qts between oil changes (3000 miles!) *jb…”
2006-03-13 · Structure:frame And Members:underbody Shields · 45,000 mi“i took my 2002 isuzu trooper ltd. to the dealer (fitzgerald dodge isuzu, rockville, maryland, complaining of a growling noise. while it was mis-diagnosed, the dealer indicated that the underplating on the car was suffering from faulty welds, and that if i didn't have it removed it would fall off while i was driving. i had to pay several hundred dol…”
2005-08-16 · Power Train:automatic Transmission:lever And Linkage:floor Shift · 38,000 mi“dt: consumer owns a 2002 isuzu trooper. consumer says that when putting the vehicle in park the indicator position will read park, but the vehicle will be in a neutral position. the vehicle can role freely forward or backwards. this problem has been going on for about a year. vehicle had been to dealer 3 times, but could not do anything to fix …”
2004-07-15 · Power Train:automatic Transmission · 💥 crash“when the consumer approached a train track, another vehicle began to approach from the other direction. the consumer stopped and shifted from drive to reverse to clear up the road way. the transmission jumped to park and locked preventing the vehicle from moving. a train approached and struck the vehicle. please provide further information. …”
2003-08-14 · Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal“when changing gears and without warning vehicle would accelerate. dealer has been notified. *ak…”
2002-12-06 · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline“while driving vehicle, if you try to pass someone or accelerate, sometimes the vehicle will loose power. consumer states' once when vehicle loss power it almost resulted in a rear end collision. please provide any further information. ts…”
2002-12-06 · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine · 4,700 mi“when in motion for long periods of time, the vehicle will lose acceleration power. this will continue until consumer is able to pull off the road to restart the engine. the egr valve has repeatedly been replaced, but the problem is still in existence. *jg ts…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.