- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- 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.
- The fix
- Check the door latches and strikers for correct alignment and repair if necessary; also inspect rear door hinges for corrosion and replace if necessary.
Vehicle safety record
1985 Isuzu Trooper Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 1985 Isuzu Trooper with NHTSA, most often about the body, doors & structure (2) and the transmission & drivetrain (1). Those complaints describe 1 crash. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in July 1992 for the hinge and attachments. For comparison, the 1984 has 0 and the 1986 has 18.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical Trooper year, for its age
#79 most complained-about 1985 vehicle
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 1
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1985 Isuzu Trooper problems
Share of all 3 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
1985 Isuzu Trooper recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
What owners say
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3 complaints about the 1985 Isuzu Trooper
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
1St incident occurred 1990 at 5 mph. Lost power. Wheel was extending from car. 1200 Miles later, 2nd incident occurred at 40 mph, near cliff. Wheel and axle departed, passed vehicle, swung back & hit vehicle. Paid laredo tx dealer to dismantled other axles and examined differential. 1200 Miles later rear differential failed. Charlston, sc dealer guaranteed no failure. Several thousand miles later, noise & axle housing oil spill. Repaired in new york city. Several thousand miles later, another axle housing oil...
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spill. In 1991, nhtsa reports that they have not heard of similar incidents & can't help. Sold vehicle at loss with full disclosure & recommendation to replace full axle housing. 9 Years later, I hear of a similar incident in another isuzu trooper. Nhtsa database (2000) reports no recall in this area. Is this serious enough of a safety issue for nhtsa to examine?*Ak
FRAME RUSTED WHERE TORSION BAR IS WELDED.
The frame has rusted through entirely and broke in half and caused the driver to go into a ditch. Please describe. Tt
Isuzu Trooper: every year compared
All Trooper years1985 Isuzu Trooper vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 Isuzu Trooper | 3 | 1 | A | |
| 1985 Isuzu Impulse | 3 | 1 | D | Compare |
| 1985 Isuzu I Mark | 1 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 1985 Isuzu Trooper II | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1985 Isuzu Trooper
Does the 1985 Isuzu Trooper have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1985 Isuzu Trooper: hinge and attachments (July 1992). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 1985 Isuzu Trooper?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the body, doors & structure (2), transmission & drivetrain (1).
How many complaints has the 1985 Isuzu Trooper had?
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on November 6, 1995 and the latest on June 5, 2000. Of these, 1 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1985 Isuzu Trooper a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 93 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Isuzu Trooper year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Isuzu Trooper years have the most complaints?
1999 (81), 1991 (58), 1995 (56). See every Isuzu Trooper year compared.
What should I do if my 1985 Isuzu Trooper has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data