Isuzu Trooper 2001

• Recall 7458 [USA]: Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
  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.
  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.
  owner notification began november 27, 2000. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact isuzu 1-800-643-4070, ext. 343.Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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• Recall R/2011/154 [UK]: Engine speed may increase unintentionally
  It is possible that the internal contact resistance of the crimped joints for the grounding between the throttle position sensor (tps) and engine control module may increase due to engine vibration. This can lead to an increased tps voltage output which could lead to an increase in engine revolutions whilst at idle without any throttle input.
  recall all affected vehicles for the installation of a new wiring harness.

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• Recall R/2005/179 [UK]: Dilution of engine oil leading to engine damage
  Due to excessive clearance within the fuel injectors fuel may leak into the cylinder bores and then into the sump causing engine oil dilution. If this situation is ignored engine damage can occur additionally the engine revs may show an unintentional increase.
  affected vehicles will have the fuel injectors replaced.

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• Recall 2001015 [Canada]: Fuel supply
  On certain vehicles equipped with 4wd and torque-on-demand automatic transmission, in certain high speed frontal crashes, relative movement and abrasion of internal components can cause the potential for fuel leakage due to separation of the fuel hose and fuel line or a severed fuel hose. Correction: dealers will install a revised fuel hose.

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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 proceeded to shift the gear into drive however, while his foot was still on the brake pedal the vehicle independently accelerated. The contact had to pulled up the parking brake to stop the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure recurred several times afterwards. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the failure as a bypass for the fuel line and brake line failure that needed to be replaced however, the mechanic was unable to determine the cause for the heat entering the vehicle from the engine. The mechanic was able repair the vehicle however, the contact was concerned that the heat coming from the engine would eventually destroy the engine and the vehicle would need to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 101,000.

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 later model isuzu ascenders and gm vehicles. I believe isuzu used many gm parts in this trooper and it should be included in the current recall so that i can get reimbursed for the repairs. *js

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 could figure out and react, the car shot like a rocket towards the front , while still in reverse gear, and i had no control of the brakes or steering wheel, it rammed into a concrete pillar and got completely totaled. Airbags opened and front doors jammed and i had slide to the back to escape. Luckily, car did not catch on fire or explode. ( police report verify that after crash, car still found to be in reverse gear and suprised how car moved towards the front). A week ago, prior to this freaky crash, ( luckily no minors, seniors, homeless who usually walk in the parking lot were not present, otherwise, there would have been multiple deaths) my car dealership had done work on my car for nearly $1000.00. And they replaced mode switch for my automatic transmission ( thermostat changed; piston cover changed) and don't know what role it played in my car's crash. I am pretty sure its a malfunction . It needs to be assessed and figured what role the above installation played in the crash which could have had disastrous consequences. Was it due to defective part? Insurance company blames it on me and say my premiums will be higher since its at fault accident despite hearing my experience and with evidence of police report which states that my gear was still in reverse. ( after crashing head on against a concrete pillar) thank you for keeping public safety first!

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 shop right now. The mechanic said it has transmission problems. *tr

We have had to add 1-2 qts of oil every couple thousand miles although we did not see an oil leak (no marks on the driveway) mechanic could find no oil leak or problem our check engine light has been on,and mechanic said we needed emissions sensor replaced. We did replace it. On our way to thanksgiving in oklahoma from michigan our engine blew ! We are now without that vehicle but still making payments. A dealership in tulsa said that those engines are replaced a lot at his shop due to this problem. He said that there is carbon build up in the valve that goes to the engine causing the oil to burn up. After so long of it being built up it gets clogged and ends up blowing. He said if we had been taking the car to an isuzu dealer to get the oil changed they know about it and can clean it. Problem for us is there isn't an isuzu dealer in the city we live in so we didn't have a chance. I believe isuzu should have sent a letter to trooper owners notifying them of this defect so as not to have to go through this problem since it can be avoided. *jb

Massive oil consumption problem. Vehicle burnt about one quart of oil every 1000 miles. Filled vehicle with fuel and checked oil. Took 3 hr trip. On the way home engine started knocking checked oil and it was dry. No low oil warning light or anything. Every shop and isuzu dealer says must have new engine $6500 dollars. Vehicle only has 85,000 miles. 2nd owner since 21,000 miles. Warranty for second owner is 60,000 miles original owner 100,000 miles. No engine has been replaced cost to much money. Vehicle is stilling in driveway. *nm

Dt: the contact stated 2001 isuzu trooper accelerated while in reverse, then he put the car in drive, it hesitated and surged forward while the brakes were applied. The vehicle left black marks in the driveway, went through the garage cans and through a fence in the backyard. All this time the brakes were being applied. Meanwhile ,the vehicle still had a wide open throttle, and was spinning in the grass. Finally, the contact was able to turn off the ignition. There was damage to the yard and fence. The contact contacted isuzu, and they said it was not suppose to do that. The car sustained $5400.00 worth of damage. No police report was taken. *ak

When putting the vehicle into park it rolls. Dealer states the shift mechanism failed and needs to be replaced. *ak

Dt*: the contact stated when stopped during various road conditions, the vehicle shook and decelerated to 10 mph. Also, all power failed, and the vehicle stalled. It was towed to the service dealer, who replaced the transmission for the third time for the same problems. The manufacturer was contacted.*ak the dealership stated the transmission was leaking burnt fluid. The radiator had a low cooling efficiency. The abs sensor had to be replaced. Updated 10/30/06. *jb

Common OBD-II Error Codes

• P050D [1] Cold Start Rough Idle
• P0300 [1] Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected
• P0308 [1] Cylinder 8 Misfire Detected
• U1500 [1] U1500
• P1271 [1] Cylinder #6 High To Low Side Short
• P1273 [1] Cylinder #8 High To Low Side Short
• P1275 [1] Engine RPM Or Speed Limiter Reached
• P1280 [1] Cylinder #4 High To Low Side Open
• P1285 [1] Injection Control Pressure Out Of Range Low
• P1340 [2] Misfire Rate Catalyst Damage Fault - Bank 2