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2001 Isuzu Trooper S 2WD

The 2001 Isuzu Trooper S 2WD is a 215-hp 3.5-liter V6 with a 4-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $27,715 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 187.8 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$27,715 ($50,860 *)
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
Transmission4-speed automatic
Fuel Economy
City14 MPG
Highway18 MPG
Combined15 MPG
Tank Capacity22 gal
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front16"
Wheels Rear16"
Tires FrontP245/70R16
Tires RearP245/70R16
Dimensions & Weight
Length187.8 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

1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 2001 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

29 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2001 Isuzu TROOPER

Owner Complaints

29 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2001 Isuzu TROOPER (2 mention a crash). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Power Train9
Engine And Engine Cooling8
Service Brakes7
Hydraulic6
Vehicle Speed Control6
Fuel System4
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Jun 11, 2021 · Service Brakes, Air, Fuel System, Other, Engine
“The contact owns a 2001 Isuzu Trooper. The contact stated while entering and starting the vehicle, he noticed an extreme heat in the interior of the vehicle coming from the engine. The contact…”
Dec 3, 2014 · Electrical System, Exterior Lighting
“LOW BEAM HEADLIGHT SWITCH STOPPED WORKING. ONLY HIGH BEAMS WORKED. HAD TO HAVE THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH REPLACED AT A COST OF $500. I SEE THAT THE SAME PROBLEM IS CURRENTLY BEING ADDRESSED AND RECALLED ON…”
Jan 18, 2012 · Engine And Engine Cooling, Power Train
“MY SUV , ISUZU TROOPER OF 10YEARS, WAS PARKED IN A LIBRARY PARKING GARAGE AND AFTER IGNITION TURNED ON, I PUT IT IN REVERSE GEAR TO GET OUT OF THE PARKING LOT AND THE CAR RAPIDLY REVERSED AND BEFORE I…”
Apr 20, 2011 · Tires
“I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY DOING 60 MILES AN HOUR WHEN MY "BRIDGESTONE TIRE" SEPARATED AT THE TREAD AND PEELED OFF LIKE A BANANA AND I THOUGHT I WAS GOING TO CRASH! THE TIRE STAYED INTACT AND THE…”
May 13, 2008 · Power Train
“WHEN YOU STOP AT STOP SIGN OR LIGHT THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTS INTO NEUTRAL. WHENEVER YOU PUSH ON THE ACCELERATOR IT JERKS AND TAKES OFF. SOMETIMES IT TAKES A FEW MINUTES TO SHIFT IN GEAR. IT IS IN 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 2001 ISUZU TROOPER. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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