1995 Isuzu Trooper Problems & Complaints

Average1.2× as many complaints as a typical year of the Trooper at the same age

Owners have filed 54 complaints about the 1995 Isuzu Trooper with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That is about average for the Trooper at the same age. The most reported problem area is the suspension (9 complaints). One recall covers this model year.

54complaints
1recalls
14crashes
3fires
11injuries
0deaths

Most common 1995 Isuzu Trooper problems

  • Suspension
    917%
  • Air bags~140,000 miles
    713%
  • Wheels & tires~102,000 miles
    713%
  • Engine & cooling~150,000 miles
    713%
  • Transmission & drivetrain~84,000 miles
    611%
  • Electrical system~155,000 miles
    611%
  • Seats
    36%
  • Fuel & propulsion system
    36%
  • Body & structure~150,000 miles
    36%
  • Speed control & acceleration~150,000 miles
    36%
  • Steering
    24%
  • Other / not specified
    24%
  • Brakes~10,000 miles
    24%

Share of the 54 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

Isuzu Trooper complaints by model year

199519961997199819992000200120025451134281492912
Owner complaints per model year, Isuzu Trooper. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

Best Trooper years: 2002, 1997, 2001. Years to avoid: 1999. Compare all years →

1995 Isuzu Trooper recalls (1)

Vehicle speed control › Cables

NHTSA recall 04V-199 · Apr 22, 2004 · 72,905 vehicles

On certain sport utility vehicles, the accelerator cable can stick so that the engine speed will not immediately decrease upon release of the accelerator pedal.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the throttle cable rubber boot. Owner notification began on May 24, 2004. Owners should contact Isuzu at 1-800-255-6727.

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal safety investigators have looked into a possible defect involving the 1995 Isuzu Trooper:

Risk of rollover

NHTSA investigation DP96011 · opened Aug 20, 1996 · open

Cu attorney (nancy perkins, arnold & porter) and odi agreed that an extension in the petition review process will be necessary to allow odi time to conduct a proper review of the new material submitted by cu on December 23, 1996.therefore, the new due date will be April 21, 1997.consumers union (cu) petitioned the agency to open an investigation to determine whether the 1995 and 1996 model Isuzu trooper and Acura…

What 1995 Isuzu Trooper owners say

Suspension

Vehicle pulled to the right, I steered to the left to correct. Vehicle crossed median out of control. I corrected again to the right and the vehicle rolled over three and one half turns. There was very little left right motion necessary to cause the vehicle to tip and roll.

Front · Nov 2000 · crash · 1 injury

Vehicle suspension system has been replaced on four occassions since purchase, including shocks on three occasions in 1997 and one occasion in 1998. Coils have been replaced twice in 97. Vehicle continues with susension problems which the dealer will not acknowledge and/or replace. Vehicle has undergone two complete sets of tire changes, 4 batteries, and several other problmes since purchased. Current mileage on vehicle-42,000 miles.

Rear · Jan 1997

Air bags

In an attempt to avoid a vehicle that had lost control consumer went into the opposing lane, and another vehicle was coming the other way and the consumer hit it, going about 5 MPH; neither air bag deployed.

Frontal · Jun 1997 · crash · 1 injury

While driving at approximately 30 MPH driver hit building. Upon impact, dual airbags did not deploy, which could have caused injuries. No indictation of airbags being defective.

Frontal · Oct 1999 · crash

Wheels & tires

During vehicle operation, coming off the hwy to exit left, at 50 MPH. Both passenger's side wheels came off the ground, causing the driver to lose control. The vehicle did not rollover, and control was regained.

Nov 1996

Right rear tire tread separation while driving at 60 MPH and caused damage to right inner fender/ door.

Tread/belt · 102,000 miles · Feb 2004 · crash

1995 Isuzu Trooper engines & fuel economy

EngineTransmissionDriveMPG city / hwy / combined
3.2L 6-cyl4-speed automatic4WD/AWD14 / 17 / 15
3.2L 6-cyl5-speed manual4WD/AWD14 / 17 / 15

EPA ratings. Class: SUV.

Frequently asked questions

Is the 1995 Isuzu Trooper a good car?

Based on 54 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 1995 Trooper rates average: 1.2× as many complaints as a typical year of the Trooper at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.

What is the most common problem with the 1995 Isuzu Trooper?

The suspension — 9 complaints, 17% of all complaints for this model year, most often about front. Next are the air bags (7) and wheels & tires (7).

How many recalls does the 1995 Isuzu Trooper have?

There is 1 recall for the 1995 Isuzu Trooper, the most recent from April 22, 2004 (cables). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.

What are the best and worst years of the Isuzu Trooper?

The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2002, 1997 and 2001. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 1999. See the full Isuzu Trooper years comparison.

At what mileage do 1995 Isuzu Trooper problems happen?

The median mileage reported in complaints is about 134,000 miles; 13% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.