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2001 Isuzu Trooper: Problems, Recalls and MPG

What this means

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2001 Isuzu Trooper, most recently filed November 2000. Owners have filed 29 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the power train.

Data summary generated from official records. Methodology Data: NHTSA, DOT, EPA · Refreshed Oct 6, 2026
Caution Fewer than 50 complaints filed. With this few reports, patterns may not be meaningful.
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Recalls (1)

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2001 Isuzu Trooper. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗

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Recall 00V376000 Filed Nov 14, 2000

ISUZU/FUEL LEAKAGE

Engine and engine cooling · engine · gasoline
Official NHTSA text
Summary
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.
Repair progress not yet reported18,462 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Owner complaints (29)

29 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The power train is mentioned most often.

2involved a crash
0involved a fire
0injuries reported
0deaths reported

As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.

Most-reported components

Complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2001 Isuzu Trooper, by component (top 10). One complaint can list several components, so these add up to more than 29.Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 · Report a data error

How 2001 compares with other Trooper years

Best and worst Trooper years →
1993199419951996199719981999200020012002
This year (2001)Other yearsStill collecting reports

Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Fuel economy: up to 15 mpg combined

15
mpg combined
14
city
18
highway
EPA annual fuel cost
$4,450
CO₂ tailpipe
593 g/mi
EPA class
Sport Utility Vehicle -

What it costs you to run

$4,354per year
$363per month
1,000gallons a year

Miles ÷ 15 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.

EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.

Specs by configuration

2001 Isuzu Trooper configurations with EPA data
Engine · transmissionDriveCity / Hwy / CombEPA $/yrCO₂ g/mi
3.5 L 6-cyl · 4-speed automaticRear-Wheel Drive14 / 18 / 15$4,450593
3.5 L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive14 / 18 / 15$4,450593
3.5 L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive14 / 17 / 15$4,450593

Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.

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2001 Isuzu Trooper FAQ

How many recalls does the 2001 Isuzu Trooper have?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign: 00V376000 (engine). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.

What are the most common 2001 Isuzu Trooper problems?

Owners filed 29 complaints with NHTSA. Power train (9), Engine and engine cooling (8), Service brakes (7) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.

What mpg does the 2001 Isuzu Trooper get?

EPA rates the 3.5 L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic version at 14 city, 18 highway and 15 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.

How does the 2001 Trooper compare with other years?

Among the 1993–2002 Isuzu Trooper model years at least five years old, the 2002 drew the fewest complaints (12) and the 1999 the most (81). The 2001 drew 29. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.

How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes

Processing

  • Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
  • Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.

Limitations

  • Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
  • Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
  • Recent model years are still collecting reports.

Review

Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.

Changelog

  • 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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