1996 Isuzu Trooper LS
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- 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 1996 Isuzu Trooper LS is a 190-hp 3.2-liter V6 with a 5-speed manual and four-wheel drive. It starts at $32,015 MSRP and is rated at 15 mpg combined.
It makes 190 horsepower at 5,600 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 178.9 inches long on a 108.7-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 4,275 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | SUV |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $32,015 ($66,315 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 3.2-liter SOHC 24-valve V6 |
| Displacement | 3.2 L |
| Horsepower | 190 hp @ 5,600 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 |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular |
| Tank Capacity | 22 gal |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 16" |
| Wheels Rear | 16" |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 178.9 in |
| Width | 69.5 in |
| Height | 72.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.7 in |
| Ground Clearance | 8.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,275 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 39.8 in |
| Headroom Rear | 39.8 in |
| Legroom Front | 40.8 in |
| Legroom Rear | 39.1 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 57.3 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 57.3 in |
| Hip Room Front | 53.7 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 53.7 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1996 Isuzu Trooper LS 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 1996 Isuzu TROOPER. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Jun 3, 1997 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
THE LEFT FRONT BRAKE LINES WERE INSTALLED IMPROPERLY AT THE ASSEMBLY LINE RESULTING IN INSUFFICIENT CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE BRAKE LINE AND AN UPPER CONTROL ARM OF THE SUSPENSION.
Consequence: THE LINE CAN BE DAMAGED DURING VEHICLE OPERATION AND CAN RESULT IN BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE, REDUCED BRAKE EFFECTIVENESS, AND INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE BRAKE LINE AND THE UPPER CONTROL ARM. IF THE CLEARANCE IS NOT ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATIONS, THE BRAKE LINE WILL BE REPLACED.
NHTSA campaign 97V092001
Dec 12, 1996 · SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
CERTAIN VEHICLES WERE MANUFACTURED WITH AN INCORRECT REAR CENTER SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY BUCKLE. THE MISBUILD INVOLVED FITTING A BUCKLE FOR ANOTHER MARKET WITH THE CORRECT U.S. SPECIFICATION SEAT BELT.
Consequence: SUCH INSTALLATION RESULTS IN A REAR CENTER SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY IN WHICH THE BELT TONGUE CANNOT BE INSERTED INTO THE BUCKLE AND A CONSQUENT INABILITY OF THE SYSTEM TO PROVIDE PROPER OCCUPANT RESTRAINT DURING PANIC BRAKING OF THE VEHICLE OR AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE REAR CENTER SEAT BELT TONGUE AND BUCKLE AND INCORRECT BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES WILL BE REPLACED.
NHTSA campaign 96V248001
51 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1996 Isuzu TROOPER
Owner Complaints
51 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1996 Isuzu TROOPER (5 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 2 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Suspension | 13 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 8 |
| Power Train | 6 |
| Structure | 5 |
| Tires | 5 |
| 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 1996 ISUZU TROOPER. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.