Does the 1988 Isuzu Trooper II have any recalls?

3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: trailer hitches, visibility, service brakes, air. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 1988 Isuzu Trooper II recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Isuzu dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 1988 Isuzu Trooper II?

8 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1988 Isuzu Trooper II recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1988 Isuzu Trooper II. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Isuzu been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Isuzu dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

1988 Isuzu Trooper II recalls, newest first

July 22, 1993NHTSA 93E023000670 vehicles potentially affected

Trailer hitches

Aftermarket equipment: applies only if this part was installed

Summary: The weld on the receiver unit of the trailer hitch can break.
Consequence: If the failure occurs, the trailer can separate from thetowing vehicle, and could result in a vehicle crash without warning.
Remedy: Replace the trailer hitch.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

December 4, 1989NHTSA 89V001000463 vehicles potentially affected

Visibility › Defroster/defogger/HVAC system

Summary: Due to insufficient clearance between a bolt that fixes the heater to the vehicle body and a fuel delivery pipe and between a rear heater hose clip, use under servere conditions could cause pipe rupture and fuel leakage.
Consequence: This could result in a fire.
Remedy: Install new lines and a clip.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

April 14, 1988NHTSA 88V06200022,591 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, air › Disc › Caliper

Summary: Guide pin on rear disc brake caliper support could have loosened during transport and would no longer hold the caliper in correct position.
Consequence: This could result in brake drag, premature brake padwear and partial loss of braking power with the potential for an accident.
Remedy: Install brake caliper guide pin kit.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 8 complaints about the 1988 Isuzu Trooper II with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 0
Deaths reported: 0

Most complained-about components

Engine and engine cooling › Engine3
Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood1
Hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinder1
Service brakes1
Suspension › Rear1

Other Isuzu Trooper II years

Other 1988 Isuzu models

Questions

Does the 1988 Isuzu Trooper II have any recalls?: 3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: trailer hitches, visibility, service brakes, air. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1988 Isuzu Trooper II recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Isuzu dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1988 Isuzu Trooper II?: 8 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.