1985 Isuzu Trooper recalls & problems

1 recall 3 complaints 5 investigations

1recalls
3owner complaints
1crashes reported
0fires reported
0 / 0injuries / deaths

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 1985 Isuzu Trooper and 3 owner complaints. The part owners complain about most is power train (3 reports), followed by structure (2). NHTSA has opened 5 defect investigations that include this vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers – enter your VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your car still has an open recall.

1985 Isuzu Trooper recalls

Structure · NHTSA 92V093000 · Jul 27, 1992

Problem: 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.

Risk: 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.

Fix: Check the door latches and strikers for correct alignment and repair if necessary; also inspect rear door hinges for corrosion and replace if necessary.

49,300 units potentially affected · Full recall details →

1985 Isuzu Trooper problems by component

ComponentComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuries
Power Train 3
 000
Structure 2
 100

NHTSA investigations

Latest owner complaints

Power Train · Jun 5, 2000 · MD

1ST incident occurred 1990 at 5 MPH. Lost power. Wheel was extending from car. 1200 miles later, 2ND incident occurred at 40 MPH, near cliff. Wheel and axle departed, passed vehicle, swung back & hit vehicle. Paid laredo tx dealer to dismantled other axles and examined differential. 1200 miles later rear differential failed. Charlston, sc dealer guaranteed no failure. Several…

Power Train · Jun 5, 2000 · MD

1ST incident occurred 1990 at 5 MPH. Lost power. Wheel was extending from car. 1200 miles later, 2ND incident occurred at 40 MPH, near cliff. Wheel and axle departed, passed vehicle, swung back & hit vehicle. Paid laredo tx dealer to dismantled other axles and examined differential. 1200 miles later rear differential failed. Charlston, sc dealer guaranteed no failure. Several…

Power Train · Jun 5, 2000 · MD

1ST incident occurred 1990 at 5 MPH. Lost power. Wheel was extending from car. 1200 miles later, 2ND incident occurred at 40 MPH, near cliff. Wheel and axle departed, passed vehicle, swung back & hit vehicle. Paid laredo tx dealer to dismantled other axles and examined differential. 1200 miles later rear differential failed. Charlston, sc dealer guaranteed no failure. Several…

Structure · Sep 11, 1996 · NJ

Frame rusted where torsion bar is welded.

Structure · Nov 6, 1995 · WI · crash

The frame has rusted through entirely and broke in half and caused the driver to go into a ditch. Please describe. Tt

Other Isuzu Trooper years

1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002

Frequently asked questions

Does the 1985 Isuzu Trooper have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall covering the 1985 Isuzu Trooper, the most recent one (92V093000) for structure. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

What are the most common problems with the 1985 Isuzu Trooper?

Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most reported areas are power train (3), structure (2).

Have there been crashes or injuries linked to the 1985 Isuzu Trooper?

Owners reported 1 crash, 0 fires, 0 injuries and 0 deaths in complaints to NHTSA. These are unverified owner reports, not findings of fault.

Is NHTSA investigating the 1985 Isuzu Trooper?

NHTSA has opened 5 defect investigations that include this vehicle, most recently EA92018: Heater core failure.