Apart from that, there aren't too many problems to worry about. According to figures from Warranty Direct, the Trooper is one of the better 4x4s, with reliability levels above average. However, when things do go wrong, there are three usual suspects - the fuel system, engine and brakes. Failed fuel injectors can be costly to fix, problems with the gearbox are not uncommon and the steering can wear rapidly if the car is used for towing.
Certainly, owners seem reasonably happy with the car. Reviews online barely mention any problems, and in its last appearance in the JD Power survey, in , the Trooper was rated as fifth-best 4x4, with above-average ratings for its quality and reliability. Got a great deal on it at the end of the 99 model year. Its got over 70K miles on it and Ive had no problems with it. Just regular maintenance and a set of tires over the past three years. Drives great, very comfortable, great brakes.
I drive it approx. Not much off-road experience. A couple of trips to the snow and some dirt roads while camping. Handled both well. Great highway manners even along the California coast. A great bargain as far as I am concerned. My wife gets a different car each year and it amazes me that this old Trooper just keeps kicking without a hitch.
Excellent power to weight ratio. Ill probably buy something new this year and keep the Trooper just because it is so reliable. Good Vehicle for those that enjoy a combination of style, speed and power.
I am pleased with our choice. We needed a family rig that could with stand our life-style. Trips to the Washington mountains loging roads, snow, camping trips and keeping up with 04 Rangers, Tacomas, Jeeps and Z71s. We have been able to go where all others go, and we are usually leading the pack.
I put on some BF All terrains Great move. Am planning to put on some rancho this summer. Yes I do have to add oil every miles It just makes me stay on top of oil changes. Has excellent off road ability, have climbed some pucker upper hills, have not rolled or have even been close. Have fun. My 3rd Trooper, this is the best one yet. Near-V8 power, great blend of comfort, sensibility, and utility. Nice manners on road, but does everything right in sand, steep hills, big rocks, whatever.
It also went by the monikers Jackaroo, Monterey, Horizon and Bighorn in other parts of the world. Thanks to the year import rule, there's a good chance you could even have a version with your particular nameplate of choice. The 4Runner may be the most bulletproof off-roader on the market. The problem with the 4Runner, though, is that it depreciates very slowly; a year-old 4Runner in good shape will still cost you a pretty penny. The Isuzu Trooper has a lot of the same strengths regarding build quality, capability, and overall coolness.
There are a fair number still kicking around with high mileage counts. That said, the Trooper may bite your wallet a bit on the back end. It's probably going to be harder to find parts for a vintage Isuzu than a Toyota, considering, y'know, Izuzu doesn't sell cars in America anymore. Automobile has answers. Here are the answers to some of the most frequently asked Isuzu Trooper queries:. Depends on what you intend to use it for.
As a fun knock-around weekend 4x4 or rough-weather workhorse? No-fuss daily driver? Probably best to look elsewhere, as most Troopers are in dire need of mechanical and structural maintenance or repair. Aside from lagging sales toward the end, Isuzu's partnership with GM begat the smaller Axiom and Ascender in the Trooper's place. Chalk the Trooper's bargain-basement prices up to a combination of parts scarcity, poor-condition examples, poor fuel economy, and a complete lack of manufacturer support in the U.
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