KnownCarProblems2001 Isuzu Trooper Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 29 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Isuzu Trooper, most often about the engine (31% of complaints, typically around 86,000 miles). It is the 2nd most complained-about Trooper model year since 2000 and has 1 recall.
Most common 2001 Isuzu Trooper problems
Engine
9 complaints · 31%Half of these problems showed up before 86,000 miles. Parts named most often: engine, cooling system, exhaust system.
Massive oil consumption problem. Vehicle burnt about one quart of oil every 1000 miles. Filled vehicle with fuel and checked oil. Took 3 hr trip. On the way home engine started knocking checked oil and it was dry. No low oil warning light or anything. Every shop and Isuzu dealer says must have new engine $6500…
2001 Isuzu Trooper with faulty transmission accumulator and bad u-joint customer states that they want US to review the safety issues** the consumer stated having 3 separate issues with the vehicle the first being a bad u joint, the second being a faulty transmission accumulator and the third was having to replace a…
Transmission
9 complaints · 31%Half of these problems showed up before 73,500 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission.
: the contact stated when stopped during various road conditions, the vehicle shook and decelerated to 10 MPH. Also, all power failed, and the vehicle stalled. It was towed to the service dealer, who replaced the transmission for the third time for the same problems. The manufacturer was contacted. The dealership…
When you stop at stop sign or light the transmission shifts into neutral. Whenever you push on the accelerator it jerks and takes off. Sometimes it takes a few minutes to shift in gear. It is in the shop right now. The mechanic said it has transmission problems.
Brakes
7 complaints · 24%Parts named most often: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, foundation components, drum.
: the contact stated when stopped during various road conditions, the vehicle shook and decelerated to 10 MPH. Also, all power failed, and the vehicle stalled. It was towed to the service dealer, who replaced the transmission for the third time for the same problems. The manufacturer was contacted. The dealership…
2001 Isuzu Trooper with faulty transmission accumulator and bad u-joint customer states that they want US to review the safety issues** the consumer stated having 3 separate issues with the vehicle the first being a bad u joint, the second being a faulty transmission accumulator and the third was having to replace a…
Speed control
6 complaints · 21%Parts named most often: cables.
Unwanted acceleration - the vehicle accelerates spontaneously while driving and contine to accelarate or hold steady speed without depressing the accelerator causing the driver to have to continually depress the brake pedal in order to slow the vehicle. While trying to stop it will continue to rev and then suddenly…
While driving vehicle stalled. This failure caused a collision. Dealership serviced vehicle numerous times, and replaced the main computer, accelerator motor, and several other components. But, problem recurred.
Fuel system
4 complaints · 14%Parts named most often: fuel injection system, storage, delivery.
The contact owns a 2001 Isuzu Trooper. The contact stated while entering and starting the vehicle, he noticed an extreme heat in the interior of the vehicle coming from the engine. The contact proceeded to shift the gear into drive however, while his foot was still on the brake pedal the vehicle independently…
Electrical
3 complaints · 10%While driving vehicle stalled. This failure caused a collision. Dealership serviced vehicle numerous times, and replaced the main computer, accelerator motor, and several other components. But, problem recurred.
In october 2004, while driving 65 MPH on the freeway, car automatically reduced power to 5 MPH. Deceleration of automoblie was pretty rapid. The vechile was brought to the Isuzu dealership. A number of tests were run, but nothing was found. Service department could not find any thing wrong with the vechile. On january…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2001 Isuzu Trooper recalls
Engine: gasoline
Risk: Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2001 Isuzu Trooper
- What are the most common problems with the 2001 Isuzu Trooper?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (9 complaints, typically around 86,000 miles); transmission (9 complaints, typically around 73,500 miles); brakes (7 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2001 Isuzu Trooper have?
- 1 recall listed by NHTSA, the latest from November 14, 2000 (engine). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2001 a bad year for the Isuzu Trooper?
- It is the 2nd most complained-about Trooper model year since 2000, with 29 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.
Other Isuzu Trooper years
- 2000
- 2001