1989 Isuzu Trooper Recalls
No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1989 Isuzu Trooper. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the wheels. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Complaints by component
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“The electrical system is defect the light will go off and on intermittenly. And the vehicle will not start at all please provide additional information. Dealer is aware of the problem. Ts”
“No summary”
“When driver turns vehicle off and attempts to turn the vehicle back on, the vehicle will not start up again. This happens all the time when turning the vehicle off, and trying to start the vehicle back up again. *ak”
“The engine's main pulley bolt could not be removed. The bolt had to be drilled out and then replaced.”
“Front passenger's door fell off hinge.”
“Fuel tank sending unit leaking gasoline, corroded fuel tank sending unit. Tt”
“Head gasket failed twice.”
“Wheel studs snapedp off whenever a tire is changed. *ak”
Defect investigations
DEFECTIVE HEATER CORES
DEFECTIVE HEATER CORES
REAR DOOR HINGE SEPARATION
There is no summary currently available
HEATER CORE FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
DIESEL ENGINE SURGE
There is no summary currently available
REAR DOOR HINGE SEPARATION
There is no summary currently available
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1989 Isuzu Trooper as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.