10. Notorious Rollover Controversy
The Isuzu Trooper faced a major setback in the 1990s when Consumer Reports rated it a ‘not acceptable’ risk for rollovers. This assessment ignited widespread debate about SUV safety standards. Isuzu strongly disputed the findings, but the negative publicity led to a noticeable dip in U.S. sales and cast a long shadow over the Trooper’s otherwise solid reputation. [Source]