1994 Isuzu Trooper RS
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All photo credits
- Photo: 1998 Isuzu Trooper DT LWB 3.0 Front by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Isuzu Trooper In Germany by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: ISUZU TROOPER SECOND GENERATION HONG KONG by Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1998 Isuzu Trooper DT LWB 3.0 Rear by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Isuzu Trooper rear by M 93, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1994 Isuzu Trooper RS is a 175-hp 3.2-liter V6 with a 5-speed manual and four-wheel drive. It starts at $24,400 MSRP and is rated at 15 mpg combined.
It makes 175 horsepower at 5,200 rpm and 188 lb-ft of torque at 4000 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 14 mpg city and 17 mpg highway (15 mpg combined).
The Trooper measures 183.5 inches long on a 108.7-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 4,210 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | SUV |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $24,400 ($53,509 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 3.2-liter SOHC 24-valve V6 |
| Displacement | 3.2 L |
| Horsepower | 175 hp @ 5,200 rpm |
| Torque | 188 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
| Valvetrain | SOHC, 24-valve |
| Injection Type | Fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | 4WD (part-time) |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 14 MPG |
| Highway | 17 MPG |
| Combined | 15 MPG |
| Tank Capacity | 22 gal |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 16" |
| Wheels Rear | 16" |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 183.5 in |
| Width | 68.7 in |
| Height | 72.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,210 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 39.8 in |
| Headroom Rear | 39.8 in |
| Legroom Front | 40.8 in |
| Legroom Rear | 39.1 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1994 Isuzu Trooper RS with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | Not rated |
| Frontal crash | Not rated |
| Frontal – driver | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal – passenger | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | Not rated |
| Rollover | Not rated |
Recalls
2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1994 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
46 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1994 Isuzu TROOPER
Owner Complaints
46 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1994 Isuzu TROOPER (5 mention a crash, 3 a fire, 4 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 12 |
| Tires | 8 |
| Electrical System | 5 |
| Suspension | 5 |
| Structure | 4 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 |
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 1994 ISUZU TROOPER. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.