1990 Isuzu Trooper Review
Price Estimate: $2,741 - $4,447
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What’s new
S model gets full carpeting, dual outside mirrors and improved instrumentation. XS model is available only with V6 engine. After one season, the short-wheelbase two-door model is dropped.
For sale near North Las Vegas, NV
Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 1990 Isuzu Trooper XS 4dr SUV 4WD and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.89 per gallon for regular unleaded in Nevada.
Monthly estimates based on costs in Nevada
$317/mo for Trooper XS
Trooper XS
vs
$201/mo
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Isuzu Trooper Reviews
Owner Reviews
5(50%)
4(44%)
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My Beloved Trooper II
4.88 out of 5 starsJohn Boy, 11/21/2008
1990 Isuzu Trooper LS 4dr SUV 4WD
I bought my Trooper brand new back in 1990. I have driven it 18 years now and put on 190,000 miles. I can't tell you how dependable and trustworthy this vehicle has been and still is. I have done all the repair work except the fuel pump and timing belt myself. I change the oil every 4000 miles and the fluids every 30K. I have had it axle deep in snow and sand and she never fails to get … me home. I brought my new daughter home from the hospital in it so I could never sell it for that reason alone, but I wouldn't sell it anyway, this vehicle has always been there for me. 5 sets of tires. Original clutch! Gets 20 mpg still today. Not fast, but very dependable and trustworthy. Header installed!
Isuzu, Please a Retro
4.5 out of 5 starsMonroe Buford, 05/22/2008
1990 Isuzu Trooper S 4dr SUV 4WD
Bought used from orignal owner with 80K in 2005. Has 155k on it now and haven't put a penny in it except for oil changes and a few engine upgrades. Highly recommend K&N airflow kit and E3 plugs. Was getting 18 mpg and now constant 22 mpg with the 2.6 manual. A/C works good as well as everything else. Simple, efficent, roomy, tows my bike with no problem. Simple. Would like to know if … anyone has knowledge of how to disconnect smog system without messing it up.
Very tough
4 out of 5 starsRay, 04/10/2016
1990 Isuzu Trooper S 4dr SUV 4WD
I bought the truck new and all but one issue it has held up. I did hve to have some head work done at about 60k but I found out it was pretty common on this size motor. The body and interior has held up very well. I wish Isuzu still made these. I would buy another.
Great Vehicle!
4.75 out of 5 starsGreat Vehicle!, 10/08/2010
1990 Isuzu Trooper S 4dr SUV 4WD
Bought mine 2nd hand in 1998 for my 2 teenagers to share. It took all that they could dish out (on and off road). When they moved on to their own vehicles I took it over and modified her up and turned her into a baja exploration vehicle. I rebuilt the motor because of a cracked head and away we went! Now she has 325K miles on her as she resides at my vacation home in southern baja … (Mexico) as my primary vehicle. she has never failed me in any of the brutal situations I've been in, she's a totally bomb proof and fearless SUV! All the positive things said in the above reviews are absolutely true. I LOVE IT! My problem now is getting general parts, they are getting harder to come by
1990 Trooper Highlights
LS
Engine Type | Gas |
---|---|
Combined MPG | 15 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $317/month |
Drivetrain | four wheel drive |
Safety
NHTSA Overall Rating
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverallNot RatedDriver1 / 5Passenger1 / 5
- Side Crash RatingOverallNot Rated
- Side Barrier RatingOverallNot RatedDriverNot RatedPassengerNot Rated
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront SeatNot RatedBack SeatNot Rated
- RolloverRolloverNot RatedDynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of RolloverNot Rated
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestNot Tested
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original0
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintNot Tested
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