Isuzu Trooper Recall R/2005/179: Dilution Of Engine Oil Leading To Engine Damage, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 3 Mar 2006
- Launched
- 14,215
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2005/179
- DVSA reference
Isuzu recalled Trooper vehicles built between 1 January 1998 and 31 December 2003. Due to excessive clearance within the fuel injectors fuel may leak into the cylinder bores and then into the sump causing engine oil dilution. The dealer will replace the fuel injectors. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
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.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: DILUTION OF ENGINE OIL LEADING TO ENGINE DAMAGE Defect: 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. Remedy: Affected vehicles will have the fuel injectors replaced.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause engine oil dilution.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the fuel injectors.
Are You Affected?
Trooper built between 1 January 1998 and 31 December 2003 may be included. Isuzu estimates 14,215 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Isuzu, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Isuzu.
- Book with any franchised Isuzu dealer, quoting the DVSA reference R/2005/179. See how to get a Isuzu recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| TrooperEngine speed may increase unintentionally | Low | R/2011/154 | |
| TrooperHeater terminal may burn out | Urgent | R/2004/195 |
This is one of 10 Isuzu recalls in DVSA’s data. The Isuzu recall launched before it was R/2004/195 on 30 Jun 2005, for heater terminal may burn out. The one launched after it was R/2007/190 on 31 Oct 2007, for brake master cylinder may fail. You can also see every Isuzu recall, all recalls launched in 2006 and fuel leak recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2005/179, launched 3 March 2006. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.