1993 Isuzu Trooper from North America - Comments

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.

Why you americans insist on driving on beaches in salty conditions I don't know. Salt is death for the body AND electrics. Stay away from the sea with a vehicle! And who would want to buy your salt infested 4wd unless you practically gave it away...

The comment from March 18th is hilarious! And Europeans are fond of criticizing Americans for their poor geography! You see, Hawaii is an island, in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. I'm not lying! Look on a map and you'll see. Thus, it's pretty difficult to stay away from the salt air at any point, and there's also a very good chance of encountering a few beaches from time to time.

I had a 93 Trooper LS for about 10 years and drove it everywhere for about 160k with no problems. I actually regret selling it.

I bought my 1993 Isuzu Trooper brand new -- the only vehicle I've ever bought brand new -- and I love it! Mine is a 5-speed and I taught my two kids and a friends kid to drive a stick, although I wouldn't recommend teaching someone else's kid :)

Overall I've had some problem - replaced the transmission - after teaching friend's kid... and have replaced the starter and alternator. It needs a new paint job, since mine has been the car out of the carport, but I still love driving it now -390k+ miles later - just as much as the first mile! I hope it lasts another 390!