2002 Isuzu Trooper Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 2002 Isuzu Trooper, and owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 2002 Isuzu Trooper. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2002 Isuzu Trooper have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 49,600 miles. Complaints peaked in 2002 with 4 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Tl* the contact owns a 2002 isuzu trooper equipped with bf goodrich mud terrain t/a km2 tires, size: lt265/75r16. While driving between 55-65 MPH, three of the tires experienced tread separation. Ther”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 1, 2016 · Tires
“I was driving about 35 MPH on a rural road and i noticed that upon giving some gas the vehicle did not respond at all. Then i noticed that all my instrument panel lights were out....everything gone. I”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 9, 2014 · Electrical system
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2002 Isuzu Trooper (Trooper 2WD, Trooper 4WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 15 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 14 / 17–18 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| Engine | 6 cyl, 3.5 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd; Manual 5-spd |
Compare Isuzu Trooper model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Isuzu Trooper model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 Isuzu Trooper | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 Isuzu Trooper | 1 | 3 |
| 1986 Isuzu Trooper | 1 | 18 |
| 1987 Isuzu Trooper | 2 | 6 |
| 1988 Isuzu Trooper | 1 | 17 |
| 1989 Isuzu Trooper | 0 | 16 |
| 1990 Isuzu Trooper | 2 | 23 |
| 1991 Isuzu Trooper | 2 | 57 |
| 1992 Isuzu Trooper | 2 | 25 |
| 1993 Isuzu Trooper | 2 | 33 |
| 1994 Isuzu Trooper | 2 | 47 |
| 1995 Isuzu Trooper | 1 | 54 |
| 1996 Isuzu Trooper | 2 | 51 |
| 1997 Isuzu Trooper | 2 | 13 |
| 1998 Isuzu Trooper | 1 | 42 |
| 1999 Isuzu Trooper | 0 | 81 |
| 2000 Isuzu Trooper | 2 | 49 |
| 2001 Isuzu Trooper | 1 | 29 |
| 2002 Isuzu Trooper | 0 | 12 |
Checking a specific 2002 Isuzu Trooper
How do I know if my 2002 Isuzu Trooper has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Isuzu dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number.
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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- Rodeo2,477 complaints
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- Amigo185 complaints
- Axiom158 complaints
- Hombre122 complaints
- Rodeo Sport107 complaints
- Vehicross69 complaints
- Pickup Truck67 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.