1993 Isuzu Trooper review from North America

Overheating, varios trim/eletrical problems...

We bought this vehicle thinking we were getting a reliable 4wd for beach trips. It did OK for about 5 thousand miles and then the problems started. It seems like we got this vehicle as it peaked and now its on its way down. Almost every time I drive it something breaks or goes wrong. From the little things like the electrical stuff like the door locks and windows start to fail... 2 worn out switches and a worn out window motor. There is minor rust like any vehicle in my area (Hawaii) but the trooper doesn't handle it well... and it seems to literally be falling apart. Now recently we are having some overheating problems and even more problems with systems like the A/C and suspension.

I'm sure these are good vehicles at some point, but buyer be aware of buying one that has very many miles on it as they don't seem to last like I'm used to. I've had 3 toyotas, all well over 100k and one near 200k and I never had any of these types of general worn out type issues as I do with the trooper. I had 2 trucks and a 4runner and I don't know what I was thinking when I bought this... its now relisted for sale and I hope to pick up a 4runner, even with more miles on it I know I will be happier.