1990 Isuzu Trooper LS review from North America

Exhaust.

Brakes.

Door hinges.

Transmission seal.

Computer (I disregard this, and just have the vehicle tuned as if it didn't have a computer. It works for me).

Some plastic piece on the engine, sorry I can't be more helpful than that.

Leak from windshield.

Emergency brake cable.

I like the Trooper because it feels quite rugged, it was not an expensive vehicle and is not particularly expensive to repair given that the engine is a GM product that was quite common. I have, however, had difficulty finding some of the Isuzu specific parts such as the emergency brake cable, and if you have to get them from an Isuzu dealer it is very expensive.

The vehicle is quite cavernous inside, especially with the back seats folded down all the way. I also like the 70/30 split back doors.

I find the vehicle a bit underpowered. It is find for most driving, but when it comes to passing you need a lot of time and distance. Similarly, going up a steep hill and you probably aren't going to go much faster than 80 - 90 km/h.

The 4x4 has always worked fine for me.

The one time that this SUV stopped working on me was when a little plastic piece near the top and back of the engine fell onto the manifold and started to cook. It caused really rough idle and stalling. I think the plastic piece fits into, or around the air cleaner if that helps anyone. Anyway, it was a very easy and inexpensive fix and now I know what to watch out for.

The front bucket seats are quite comfortable, but I am not a fan of the entirely plastic dash, although, I must admit it has held up very well. No cracks, chips, splits or any of the things so common on GM dashes.