1986 Isuzu Trooper
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1986 Isuzu Trooper is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 21 on record.
1986 Isuzu Trooper at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
1986 Isuzu Trooper recalls 2
THE WELD ON THE RECEIVER UNIT OF THE TRAILER HITCH CAN BREAK.
Fix: REPLACE THE TRAILER HITCH.
TRUCKS USED IN THE SALT-BELT STATES CAN HAVE ACCUMULATED CORROSION IN THE HINGES OF THE REAR DOORS. IF THE VEHICLES ALSO HAVE MISALIGNED DOOR LATCHES AND STRIKERS, IT IS POSSIBLE TO CLOSE THE DOORS IN A "FALSE LATCH" CONDITION.
Fix: CHECK THE DOOR LATCHES AND STRIKERS FOR CORRECT ALIGNMENT AND REPAIR IF NECESSARY; ALSO INSPECT REAR DOOR HINGES FOR CORROSION AND REPLACE IF NECESSARY.
Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.
1986 Isuzu Trooper common problems
The most-reported problem areas across all 18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
1986 Isuzu Trooper MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 3 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 1986 Isuzu Trooper costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
Investigations & service bulletins
NHTSA defect investigations 6
HEATER CORE FAILURE Closed
NHTSA #EA92018 · Visibility · opened Jun 1992 · closed Apr 1993DEFECTIVE HEATER CORES Closed
DEFECTIVE HEATER CORES
NHTSA #DP92005 · Visibility · opened Mar 1992 · closed Jun 1992REAR DOOR HINGE SEPARATION Closed
NHTSA #EA91033 · Structure · opened Jul 1991 · closed Jul 1992REAR DOOR HINGE SEPARATION Closed
NHTSA #PE91046 · Structure · opened Feb 1991 · closed Jul 1991DIESEL ENGINE SURGE Closed
NHTSA #PE90087 · Engine And Engine Cooling · opened Jun 1990 · closed Oct 1990WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILS Closed
NHTSA #PE90059 · Visibility · opened Mar 1990 · closed Jun 1990An investigation means NHTSA is examining a possible defect — it is not a recall, and many close without one.
Manufacturer service bulletins 3
Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered.
This bulletin outlines the procedures for using the Alpine Exchange Program (the "Exchange Program"). The Exchange Program must be used when any Alpine radio or other component covered by this bulletin is repaired under warranty and may also be used for radio…
Bulletin IB13-R-001G · May 2023Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc. (ICTA) is providing the following procedural recommendations to improve dealer efficiency when submitting Parts Warranty claims. We strongly recommend dealers follow these procedures in order to avoid delays in Parts War…
Bulletin WB13-X-001B · Equipment · Aug 2022Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc. (ICTA) is providing the following procedural recommendations to improve dealer efficiency when submitting Parts Warranty claims. We strongly recommend dealers follow these procedures in order to avoid delays in Parts War…
Bulletin WB13-X-001A · Equipment · Aug 2022Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the TROOPER. Model-year data, not specific to one car.
Canadian recalls 1
Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 1986 Isuzu Trooper. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.
Structure
CORROSION OF THE TAILGATE HINGE PINS COULD, UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, RESULT IN A "FALSE LATCH" CONDITION. THIS WOULD GIVE THE IMPRESSION THAT THE DOOR IS CLOSED WHEN IT IS NOT AND COULD LEAD TO PASSENGERS AND/OR CARGO FALLING OUT THE TAILGATE DOORS WHICH CAN OPEN WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. CORRECTION: TAILGATE DOOR LATCHES AND STRIKERS WILL BE INSPECTED FOR CORRECT ALIGNMENT AN…
Transport Canada #1993054 · Apr 1993Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.
About the Isuzu Trooper
The Isuzu Trooper is a mid-size SUV manufactured and marketed by Isuzu between September 1981 and September 2002 over two generations, the first, produced between 1981 and 1991; and the second (UBS) produced between 1991 and 2002, the latter with a mid-cycle refresh in 1998. In its earliest iterations, the Trooper was based on the company's first generation Isuzu Faster/Chevrolet LUV pickup.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.
1986 Isuzu Trooper vehicles on record
1986 Isuzu TrooperJACUBS522G4505498
1986 Isuzu TrooperJACUBS161G4497808
1986 Isuzu TrooperJACUBS522G4489583
1986 Isuzu TrooperJACUBS522G4506328
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1986 Isuzu TrooperJACUBS522H4521369
1986 Isuzu TrooperJACUBS522G4511418
1986 Isuzu TrooperJACUBS522G4515519
1986 Isuzu TrooperJACUBS162G4514152
1986 Isuzu TrooperJACUBS162G4508598
1986 Isuzu TrooperJACUBS161G4512466
1986 Isuzu TrooperJACUBS522G4516171
1986 Isuzu TrooperJACUBS522G4514038
1986 Isuzu TrooperJACUBS522G4501489
1986 Isuzu TrooperJACUBS521G4514201
1986 Isuzu TrooperJACUBS521G4481147
1986 Isuzu TrooperJACUBS162G4483382
1986 Isuzu TrooperJACUBS522G4505828
1986 Isuzu TrooperJAACH15U5G5433924
1986 Isuzu TrooperJACUBS162G4509126