Most common 2000 Isuzu Trooper problems
Share of the 49 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Isuzu Trooper complaints by model year
Best Trooper years: 2002, 1997, 2001. Years to avoid: 1999. Compare all years →
2000 Isuzu Trooper recalls (2)
Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles equipped with 4-wheel drive and automatic transmissions built with tod (torque-on-demand). In certain high speed, frontal crashes, movement of engine compartment components can cause the potential for fuel leakage.
Remedy: Dealers will install a new, reinforced fuel hose assembly. Note: the fuel leakage issue in this recall campaign is not the same as the one addressed in their previous campaign 00v-253.
Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery
Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles equipped with 4-wheel drive and automatic transmissions built with tod (torque-on-demand). In certain high speed frontal crashes, an interior fuel line and fuel hose can be separated, allowing fuel to leak.
Remedy: Dealers will install fuel system shields.
What 2000 Isuzu Trooper owners say
Engine & cooling all 25 →
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 Isuzu Trooper. While driving at 35 MPH, the vehicle stalled and the check engine warning lights illuminated. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was diagnosed by the owner as a certified mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 152,000.
After maintaining our 2000 Isuzu Trooper by the book and being fully aware of the oil consumption problem, it blew the engine at 103000. I kept very good documentation of all the repairs- and there were a lot of them, Isuzu is not backing their powertrain warranty (120,000 miles)because they found a way to get away with it by saying because I didn't have actual receipts for every oil change even though I did many myself and documented dates and mileage, they are not responsible. I've done some research which was easy because its such a common problem, but didn't find much on any Trooper owners satisfied or fairly treated by Isuzu. The sticker price was $32,000 when I purchased it in 2000 I fully expected to get more than 103,000 out of it. If anyone has any luck with the same problem,please let me know and in the mean time im going to do as much as I can to fight this.
Transmission & drivetrain
Tl contact owns a 2000 Isuzu Trooper. While driving 30 MPH, the vehicle hesitated and lunged forward. The mechanic stated that the gasket transmission pan had a leak and the gasket was replaced. Approximately one week later, the failure recurred. The mechanic stated that the vehicle had two transmission pans and the second gasket should be replaced. The gasket was replaced, but the failure recurred two months later while driving 35 MPH. The mechanic stated that there was a leak in the accumulator cover and made the replacement. As of December 4, 2007, there had been no further occurrences. The contact stated that there is no transmission dipstick to determine when the fluid is low. The only indicator is when the vehicle lunges forward. The failure mileage was 81,558 and current mileage was 81,708.
Drive shaft on vehicle is out of round causing vehicle to shimmy. There was a rumbling and or shimmy while the vehicle was being driven at any speed. The consumer had gone to a service dealer where they changed the rear drive shaft and stated that most of the problem had been eliminated however, the symptom still existed due to the wheels being out of round. The front brake rotors were also out of round.
Fuel & propulsion system
I checked my oil level 3 weeks ago and it was fine. I change my oil every 3000 miles. I added a quart 3 days ago for a long trip I was taking. While driving down to billings, mt, my car suddenly stopped. It had not overheated or shown a warning sign. My car was bone dry of oil! The engine has seized. I did everything right...this is clearly a design flaw in the car.
Three or four weeks ago I received the following note from Isuzu: "Isuzu motors limited has determined that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in certain model year 2000 troopers having 4-wheel drive and automatic transmissions equipped with tod (torque-on-demand). In certain types of high-speed, frontal crashes, an interior fuel line and fuel hose can be separated, allowing fuel to leak from the vehicle. Fuel leakage could cause a fire and result in serious injuries or death". I tried to contact two Isuzu dealers in my area. One in san francisco and one in santa rosa, which is where I purchased the vehicle. The dealer in s.f. Said they were too busy to take care of this, and the one in santa rosa did not even know what I was talking about but promised to look into it and get back to me. A week and a half later I still did not hear from them. …
2000 Isuzu Trooper engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | RWD | 14 / 17 / 15 |
| 3.5L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 4WD/AWD | 13 / 17 / 15 |
| 3.5L 6-cyl | 5-speed manual | 4WD/AWD | 14 / 17 / 15 |
EPA ratings. Class: SUV.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2000 Isuzu Trooper a good car?
Based on 49 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2000 Trooper rates average: 1.1× 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 2000 Isuzu Trooper?
The engine & cooling — 25 complaints, 51% of all complaints for this model year, most often about engine › gasoline. Next are the transmission & drivetrain (6) and fuel & propulsion system (5).
How many recalls does the 2000 Isuzu Trooper have?
There are 2 recalls for the 2000 Isuzu Trooper, the most recent from November 14, 2000 (gasoline). 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 2000 Isuzu Trooper problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 71,000 miles; 27% 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.