1998 Isuzu Trooper S
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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 1998 Isuzu Trooper S is a 215-hp 3.5-liter V6 with a 5-speed manual and four-wheel drive. It starts at $26,995 MSRP and is rated at 15 mpg combined.
It makes 215 horsepower at 5,400 rpm and 230 lb-ft of torque at 3000 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 14 mpg city and 18 mpg highway (15 mpg combined).
The Trooper measures 181.3 inches long on a 108.7-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 4,540 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | SUV |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $26,995 ($53,824 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 3.5-liter DOHC 24-valve V6 |
| Displacement | 3.5 L |
| Horsepower | 215 hp @ 5,400 rpm |
| Torque | 230 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 24-valve |
| Injection Type | Fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | 4WD (part-time) |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 14 MPG |
| Highway | 18 MPG |
| Combined | 15 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular |
| Tank Capacity | 22 gal |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 16" |
| Wheels Rear | 16" |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 181.3 in |
| Width | 69.5 in |
| Height | 72.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.7 in |
| Ground Clearance | 8.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,540 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 |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 1998 Isuzu TROOPER. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Aug 3, 1998 · POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE TRANSFER GEARBOX FLANGE NUTS WERE NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED, CAUSING THE NUTS TO LOOSEN.
Consequence: IF THE FLANGE NUTS LOOSEN, THE PROPELLER SHAFT CAN SEPARATE, RENDERING THE VEHICLE INOPEATIVE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT FRONT AND REAR FLANGE NUTS AND, IF FOUND LOOSE, TIGHTEN TO SPECIFIED TORQUE AND SECURED STAKED AT TWO PLACES.
NHTSA campaign 98V180000
42 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1998 Isuzu TROOPER
Owner Complaints
42 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1998 Isuzu TROOPER (2 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 2 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 19 |
| Power Train | 6 |
| Tires | 4 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 |
| Electrical System | 3 |
| Air Bags | 2 |
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 1998 ISUZU TROOPER. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.