1999 Isuzu Trooper vs 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1999 Isuzu Trooper | 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 81 | 1,638 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 20 | 176 |
| Investigations | 0 | 5 |
| Crash reports | 5 | 124 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 16 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 15 | 15–16 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 71,500 mi | 82,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Isuzu Trooper | Jeep Grand Cherokee |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 595 |
| Power Train | 8 | 386 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 56 | 121 |
| Visibility | 3 | 162 |
| Seats | 1 | 91 |
| Electrical System | 5 | 84 |
| Air Bags | 0 | 83 |
| Suspension | 2 | 76 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Oil consumption | 12 | 0 |
| Stalling | 11 | 112 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 293 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 52 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 41 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 33 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 20 |
| Shifting problems | 0 | 19 |
1999 Isuzu Trooper
1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.