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1993 Isuzu Trooper S

The 1993 Isuzu Trooper S is a 175-hp 3.2-liter V6 with a 5-speed manual and four-wheel drive. It starts at $20,119 MSRP and is rated at 16 mpg combined.

It makes 175 horsepower. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 14 mpg city and 17 mpg highway (16 mpg combined).

The Trooper measures 183.5 inches long on a 108.7-inch wheelbase.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSUV
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$20,119 ($45,250 *)
Engine
Engine Type3.2-liter SOHC 24-valve V6
Displacement3.2 L
Horsepower175 hp
ValvetrainSOHC, 24-valve
Injection TypeFuel injection
Drivetrain
Drive Type4WD (part-time)
Transmission
Transmission5-speed manual
Fuel Economy
City14 MPG
Highway17 MPG
Combined16 MPG
Tank Capacity22 gal
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front16"
Wheels Rear16"
Dimensions & Weight
Length183.5 in
Width68.7 in
Height72.8 in
Wheelbase108.7 in
Interior
Headroom Front39.8 in
Headroom Rear39.8 in
Legroom Front40.8 in
Legroom Rear39.1 in
Hip Room Front53.7 in
Hip Room Rear53.7 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Overall Not rated
Frontal crash Not rated
Frontal – driver ★★★★★
Frontal – passenger ★★★★★
Side crash Not rated
Rollover Not rated
Tested variant: 1993 Isuzu Trooper 4-DR. 4x4

Recalls

2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1993 Isuzu TROOPER. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Apr 22, 2004 · VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE ACCELERATOR CABLE CAN STICK SO THAT THE ENGINE SPEED WILL NOT IMMEDIATELY DECREASE UPON RELEASE OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL.

Consequence: THIS CAN CAUSE THE ACCELERATOR THROTTLE CABLE TO DELAY RPM AND VEHICLE SPEED REDUCTION FOR SEVERAL SECONDS AFTER THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS RELEASED, WHICH IN TURN, CAN LEAD TO A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE THROTTLE CABLE RUBBER BOOT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON MAY 24, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT ISUZU AT 1-800-255-6727.

NHTSA campaign 04V199000

Jul 19, 1994 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

CONSTANT EXPANSION AND CONTRACTION OF THE CYLINDER HEAD CAUSES THE CAMSHAFT SEAL END PLUG CAN BECOME DISLODGED FROM THE CYLINDER HEAD. THIS ALLOWS OIL TO LEAK FROM THE CAMSHAFT.

Consequence: THIS CAN CAUSE ENGINE DAMAGE AND POSSIBLE ENGINE FIRE FROM OIL LEAKING ONTO THE HOT EXHAUST SYSTEM.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL CAMSHAFT END SEAL PLUG RETAINER PLATES.

NHTSA campaign 94V132000

34 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1993 Isuzu TROOPER

Owner Complaints

34 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1993 Isuzu TROOPER (5 mention a crash, 4 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Engine And Engine Cooling5
Tires5
Electrical System4
Air Bags3
Hydraulic3
Power Train3
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Jun 8, 2021 · Air Bags Crash 1 injury
“The contact owned a 1993 Isuzu Trooper. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH the driver lost control of the vehicle and crashed. During the crash the vehicle experienced a…”
Nov 10, 2009 · Electrical System
“MY 93 ISUZU TROOPER SUDDENLY LOSS TURN SIGNALS AND POWER WHILE I WAS MAKING A LEFT TURN. THIS CONFUSED THE CAR ON THE OTHER DIRECTION, AND ALMOST CAUSED COLLISION. *TR”
Sep 28, 2005 · Air Bags Crash 1 injury
“HIT A COW AT 55 MPH, NO BRAKES APPLIED, AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. TOTALED CAR, DID NOT ROLL, FRONT IMPACT ONLY CAUSED ENOUGH DAMAGE TO DECLARE AUTO TOTALED. HAVE PHOTOS. 93 ISUZU TROOPER. *NM”
May 5, 2005 · Tires
“DT: TREAD CAME OFF 3/4 OF TIRE. THE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE TIRE BUT THE TIRE REMAINED INFLATED. *NM”
Oct 29, 2004 · Engine And Engine Cooling
“THE DRIVER NOTICED LIQUID LEAKING FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE WHILE IT WAS PARKED. WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO RESTART IT AND PULLED OVER. OIL WAS LEAKING FROM THE…”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1993 ISUZU TROOPER. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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