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2000 Isuzu Trooper LS 2WD

The 2000 Isuzu Trooper LS 2WD is a 215-hp 3.5-liter V6 with a 5-speed manual and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $29,145 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 17 mpg highway (15 mpg combined).

The Trooper measures 181.3 inches long on a 108.7-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 4,238 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSUV
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$29,145 ($55,007 *)
Engine
Engine Type3.5-liter DOHC 24-valve V6
Displacement3.5 L
Horsepower215 hp @ 5,400 rpm
Torque230 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm
ValvetrainDOHC, 24-valve
Injection TypeFuel injection
Drivetrain
Drive Type2WD (RWD)
Transmission
Transmission5-speed manual
Fuel Economy
City14 MPG
Highway17 MPG
Combined15 MPG
Tank Capacity22 gal
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front16"
Wheels Rear16"
Tires FrontP245/70R16
Tires RearP245/70R16
Dimensions & Weight
Length181.3 in
Width72.2 in
Height72.2 in
Wheelbase108.7 in
Ground Clearance8.3 in
Curb Weight4,238 lbs
Interior
Headroom Front39.8 in
Headroom Rear39.8 in
Legroom Front40.8 in
Legroom Rear39.1 in
Shoulder Room Front57.3 in
Shoulder Room Rear57.3 in
Hip Room Front53.7 in
Hip Room Rear53.7 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.

Recalls

2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2000 Isuzu TROOPER. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Nov 14, 2000 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4-WHEEL DRIVE AND AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS BUILT WITH TOD (TORQUE-ON-DEMAND). IN CERTAIN HIGH SPEED, FRONTAL CRASHES, MOVEMENT OF ENGINE COMPARTMENT COMPONENTS CAN CAUSE THE POTENTIAL FOR FUEL LEAKAGE.

Consequence: FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW, REINFORCED FUEL HOSE ASSEMBLY. NOTE: THE FUEL LEAKAGE ISSUE IN THIS RECALL CAMPAIGN IS NOT THE SAME AS THE ONE ADDRESSED IN THEIR PREVIOUS CAMPAIGN 00V-253.

NHTSA campaign 00V376000

Sep 7, 2000 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4-WHEEL DRIVE AND AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS BUILT WITH TOD (TORQUE-ON-DEMAND). IN CERTAIN HIGH SPEED FRONTAL CRASHES, AN INTERIOR FUEL LINE AND FUEL HOSE CAN BE SEPARATED, ALLOWING FUEL TO LEAK.

Consequence: FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL FUEL SYSTEM SHIELDS.

NHTSA campaign 00V253000

49 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2000 Isuzu TROOPER

Owner Complaints

49 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2000 Isuzu TROOPER (5 mention a crash, 5 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Engine And Engine Cooling23
Power Train6
Fuel System5
Air Bags4
Gasoline4
Tires3
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Jun 29, 2017 · Vehicle Speed Control, Wheels, Engine
“PERFORATION WHICH HAS CAUSED BACK BRACKET UNDERNEATH TO DETACH. BOLT IS IN PLACE. ENGINE LIGHT ON WBICH IS CSUSED BY THE ENGINE AN ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM. I HAVE PRINT OUT FROM ORIELLYS WHICH HAS…”
May 19, 2015 · Electrical System, Engine
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 ISUZU TROOPER. WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED…”
Apr 20, 2012 · Tires
“I HAD MY TRUCK SERVICED AND WAS TOLD BY GARAGE THAT MY SIDEWALL ON ALL 4 OF MY TIRES ARE SPLITTING. I TOLD HIM THEY ONLY HAD A LITTLE OVER 20000 MILES ON THEM AND THE TRUCK WAS ALWAYS GARAGED THAT…”
Sep 7, 2010 · Engine And Engine Cooling, Fuel System, Other
“I CHECKED MY OIL LEVEL 3 WEEKS AGO AND IT WAS FINE. I CHANGE MY OIL EVERY 3000 MILES. I ADDED A QUART 3 DAYS AGO FOR A LONG TRIP I WAS TAKING. WHILE DRIVING DOWN TO BILLINGS, MT, MY CAR SUDDENLY…”
Mar 2, 2010 · Suspension, Air Bags Crash 1 injury
“AT HIGHWAY SPEED (75MPH) A BOOM NOISE WAS HEARD FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE JUST AFTER CONTACTING THE WARNING STRIP ON THE HIGHWAY. VEHICLE BEGAN TO SWERVE AND FISHTAIL THEN FLIPPED END OVER END 3-4…”

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 2000 ISUZU TROOPER. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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