AI Damage1987 Isuzu Trooper II: common problems
Owners of the 1987 Isuzu Trooper II filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine and cooling and seat belts. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 3
What fails most often
- 1 Engine and cooling 33% of all complaints
- 2 Seat belts 33% of all complaints
- 3 Visibility 33% of all complaints
- Engine and cooling: 1 complaints (33% of all).
- Seat belts: 1 complaints (33% of all).
- Visibility: 1 complaints (33% of all).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
Do I have any recourse to have the engine head gasket repaired since this is the fifth failure due to cracking or warping in 40000 miles? It has cost as much as $1,300.00.
Heater core exploded hot water and anti freeze entered the vehicle, driver sustained second degree burns to feet and ankles.
Driver's shoulder/lap and rear left shoulder/lap belts are inoperative, experienced intermittent malfunctioning when won't retract or sticks inside assembly.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 17,150 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 47% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Trooper II has 4 complaints (7 years in the data). This year has 3, below average.
What to check before buying
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Seat belts. Belt pretensioners after airbag deployment, SRS codes.
- Visibility. Wipers, mirrors, defrosters, cracked glass.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 1987 Isuzu Trooper II?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: engine and cooling, seat belts, visibility. Total complaints: 3. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: A/C or heater (33%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 1987 Isuzu Trooper II?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 1987 Isuzu Trooper II from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 1987 models
Read also
Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.