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Isuzu Trooper Lighting problems by year

8 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Isuzu Trooper's lights. Headlights, tail lights, brake lights, turn signals and interior lighting failures.

Lighting complaints by model year

YearLighting complaintsCrashesInjuriesRecalls
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Latest Trooper lighting complaints

2001 Isuzu TrooperElectrical systemLights

Low beam headlight switch stopped working. Only high beams worked. Had to have the headlight switch replaced at a cost of $500. I see that the same problem is currently being addressed and recalled on later model isuzu ascenders and gm vehicles. I believe isuzu used many gm parts in this trooper and it should be included in the current recall so that I can get reimbursed for the repairs. *Js

Filed Incident Electrical system · Exterior lightingNHTSA 10661923
1998 Isuzu TrooperFuel systemTransmission & drivetrainElectrical systemLights

When idling the vehicle is idling very high. Also the check engine light is coming on, and while driving the vehicle as you start to let off the accelerator, the vehicle jerks you, almost to the point of getting whiplash. We have had in the shop at least 3-4 times and lots of times for a week at a time. We were told that the check engine light was due to the gas cap, they replaced that, 2 days later it was back on. They also said it was the fuel sensor, replaced that and its still acting as though its not getting...

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enough gas. As far as the jerking of the vehicle they wont tell us what could be causing that. Also the mechanic stated that there was nothing that they could do to resolve these problems. This vehicle is an accident waiting to take others lives. *Tr

Filed Incident Fuel system, gasoline · Power train · Electrical system · Interior lightingNHTSA 10368262
1999 Isuzu TrooperEngine & coolingLights

While driving dash lights illuminated, and engine completely shut down. Cause unknown. Taken to dealer a total of four times. Please provide any further information.*Ak

Filed Engine and engine cooling · Interior lightingNHTSA 8001866
1997 Isuzu TrooperBrakesLights

Brake fluid leaks. Brake light would come on. Brake pedal would go to the floor when appl steering shaft. *Ak

Filed Incident Service brakes, hydraulic · Exterior lightingNHTSA 895636
1994 Isuzu TrooperLights

When consumer uses the high beam light system and when trying to deactivate the system, the whole lighting system shuts down. Dealer has not been contacted. *Ak *ml

Filed Exterior lightingNHTSA 830719
1991 Isuzu TrooperLights

Headlight switch shorts hours after turning lights off causing side lights to come on in middle of night.

Filed Incident Exterior lightingNHTSA 540483
1991 Isuzu TrooperBrakesEngine & coolingFuel systemElectrical systemLightsBody, doors & structureSeats & seat beltsFire

Under hood fire, cause unknown. *Ak consumer states there was no collsion, no warning, lights on the panel were activated and there was no sudden acceleration.Deceleration noticed, no noises, consumer was at stop light and noticed black smok from the engine and he promptly turned off engine and released the hood, consumer observed the fire in its entirety, starting from the engine moving to the back of the vehicle prior to incident consumer had numerous problems right rear bumper, brake lights were not...

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working fuses had to be replaced, rear arm rest, entire hydralic system needed to be replaced rotors warped, exhaust was slightly bent, mounts were balanced, back seat slide foward when brakes are being applied, right head light inoperable, side turn signal inoperable, fuel injection serviced..*Jb

Filed Incident Service brakes, hydraulic · Engine and engine cooling · Fuel system, gasoline · Electrical system · Exterior lighting · Structure · SeatsNHTSA 985059
1988 Isuzu TrooperLights

Headlight cover seals fail, allowing water to collect inside of headlight, resulting in lights being refracted/poor visibility. *Skd

Filed Incident Exterior lightingNHTSA 482352

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