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2002 Isuzu Trooper S 4WD

The 2002 Isuzu Trooper S 4WD is a 215-hp 3.5-liter V6 with a 4-speed automatic and four-wheel drive. It starts at $29,165 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$29,165 ($52,688 *)
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 Type4WD (part-time)
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

Tested, but no star ratings were published (2002 Isuzu Trooper).

Recalls

No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2002 Isuzu TROOPER.

12 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2002 Isuzu TROOPER

Owner Complaints

12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2002 Isuzu TROOPER (1 mention a crash). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Engine And Engine Cooling4
Vehicle Speed Control3
Power Train2
Electrical System1
Structure1
Tires1
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Dec 1, 2016 · Tires
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 ISUZU TROOPER EQUIPPED WITH BF GOODRICH MUD TERRAIN T/A KM2 TIRES, SIZE: LT265/75R16. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 55-65 MPH, THREE OF THE TIRES EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION…”
Apr 9, 2014 · Electrical System
“I WAS DRIVING ABOUT 35 MPH ON A RURAL ROAD AND I NOTICED THAT UPON GIVING SOME GAS THE VEHICLE DID NOT RESPOND AT ALL. THEN I NOTICED THAT ALL MY INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS WERE OUT....EVERYTHING GONE. I…”
Jun 11, 2007 · Engine And Engine Cooling
“ENGINE IN MY 2002 ISUZU TROOPER BURNED UP THE MAIN ROD BEARING IN PISTON ONE DUE TO INSUFFICIENT OIL PRESSURE. ENGINE HAD TO BE REPLACED. TRUCK HAS 79K MILES ON IT AND WAS OUT OF WARRANTY. ISUZU OF…”
Mar 27, 2007 · Engine And Engine Cooling
“EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION. 1 QT. EVERY 600 MILES OR SO. 5 QTS BETWEEN OIL CHANGES (3000 MILES!) *JB”
Mar 13, 2006 · Structure
“I TOOK MY 2002 ISUZU TROOPER LTD. TO THE DEALER (FITZGERALD DODGE ISUZU, ROCKVILLE, MARYLAND, COMPLAINING OF A GROWLING NOISE. WHILE IT WAS MIS-DIAGNOSED, THE DEALER INDICATED THAT THE UNDERPLATING ON…”

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 2002 ISUZU TROOPER. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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