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US recalls (2)
Engine and engine cooling: engine, gasoline
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk: FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: 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.
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery
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, AN INTERIOR FUEL LINE AND FUEL HOSE CAN BE SEPARATED, ALLOWING FUEL TO LEAK.
Risk and remedy
Risk: FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL FUEL SYSTEM SHIELDS.
Canadian recalls (1)
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Fuel system
2001-01-29 · campaign 2001-015 · 118 vehicles
On certain vehicles equipped with 4WD and torque-on-demand automatic transmission, in certain high speed frontal crashes, relative movement and abrasion of internal components can cause the potential for fuel leakage due to separation of the fuel hose and fuel line or a severed fuel hose. Correction: Dealers will install a revised fuel hose.
Owner complaints (49)
Owners filed 49 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Isuzu Trooper (5 crashes, 8 injuries reported). Among 18 model years of this model, it ranks #5 for the most complaints (median 29).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 23 | |
| Power train | 6 | |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 4 | |
| Air bags | 4 | |
| Tires | 3 | |
| Unknown or other | 2 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | |
| Electrical system | 2 | |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2000 Isuzu Trooper version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Trooper 3.5 L Automatic 4-spd | 13 | 17 | 15 | $4,450 |
| Trooper 3.5 L Manual 5-spd | 14 | 17 | 15 | $4,450 |
| Trooper 2WD 3.5 L Automatic 4-spd | 14 | 17 | 15 | $4,450 |
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