How many recalls does the 1986 Isuzu Trooper have?

The 1986 Isuzu Trooper has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 1986 Isuzu Trooper has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 1986 Isuzu Trooper?

Of 18 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is seat belts.

1986 Isuzu Trooper Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1986 Isuzu Trooper has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 49,300 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the seat belts. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

STRUCTURE 92V093000 1992-07-27 49,300 affected

Defect

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.

Consequence

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.

Remedy

CHECK THE DOOR LATCHES AND STRIKERS FOR CORRECT ALIGNMENT AND REPAIR IF NECESSARY; ALSO INSPECT REAR DOOR HINGES FOR CORROSION AND REPLACE IF NECESSARY.

Complaints by component

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR

SEAT BELTS

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH

SEATS

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER

STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS

Total complaints18

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Tl*the contact owns a 1986 isuzu trooper. The vehicle was parked when the front passenger side occupant attempted to engage the seat belt mechanism. Unexpectedly, the floor board cable which is attached to the seat belt connector disengaged without warning. The vehicle has not been repaired at…”

SEAT BELTS · reported 2010-03-25

“No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE · reported 2001-05-05

“Seat belts retracting mechanism failed.”

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR · reported 1998-08-15

“Driver's seat belt locked in position, would not unlock.”

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY · reported 1996-10-03

“Engine cylinder head cracked. *ak”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE · reported 1996-07-23

“Front seat belt retractors intermittently lock up so that seat belts can't be used. *dsh”

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR · reported 1995-08-27

“The rear hatch door hinge failed when door came off. *ak”

STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS · reported 1995-06-11

“Hood latch striker failed, causing hood to remain in open position. *aw”

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH · reported 1995-06-10

Defect investigations

Investigation DP92005 Opened 1992-03-03 · closed 1992-06-02