Isuzu Rodeo Problems by Year
NHTSA has 2,239 owner complaints and 12 safety recalls on file for the Isuzu Rodeo, across 11 model years (1995–2008). The 1999 model year has the most complaints (550). The most reported problem area overall is structure.
Isuzu Rodeo years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Rodeo year: 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 1999 Rodeo: 550 complaints, 3 recalls
- 1998 Rodeo: 478 complaints, 4 recalls
- 2001 Rodeo: 389 complaints, 4 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2008 Rodeo: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
- 2003 Rodeo: 16 complaints, 3 recalls
- 2004 Rodeo: 39 complaints, 2 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Isuzu Rodeo problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structure problems | 532 | 10 | 11 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems | 513 | 10 | 128 |
| Suspension problems | 375 | 10 | 12 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling problems | 223 | 10 | 5 |
| Power Train problems | 149 | 10 | 8 |
| Electrical System problems | 132 | 10 | 5 |
| Vehicle Speed Control problems | 123 | 10 | 29 |
| Fuel System, Other problems | 102 | 6 | 2 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 97 | 10 | 7 |
| Wheels | 90 | 9 | 3 |
| Air Bags | 89 | 9 | 76 |
| Visibility | 58 | 9 | 1 |
| Tires | 55 | 9 | 11 |
| Steering | 49 | 9 | 9 |
| Equipment | 36 | 8 | 3 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 31 | 6 | 7 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 25 | 8 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 23 | 8 | 8 |
| Service Brakes | 17 | 8 | 4 |
| Engine | 11 | 4 | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 11 | 8 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 11 | 6 | 0 |
| Seats | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 4 | 4 | 1 |
| Parking Brake | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| Child Seat | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Interior Lighting | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Trailer Hitches | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Isuzu Rodeo problems by model year
Problem areas with enough reports for their own page.
- 2001: structure (214) · suspension (115)
- 2000: structure (84) · suspension (65)
- 1999: service brakes, hydraulic (193) · suspension (85) · structure (72) · fuel system, other (56) · engine and engine cooling (50)
- 1998: service brakes, hydraulic (211) · structure (69) · suspension (59)
All Isuzu Rodeo model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Rodeo | 1 | 0 | — | Service Brakes | |
| 2004 Rodeo | 39 | 2 | — | Suspension | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2003 Rodeo | 16 | 3 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2002 Rodeo | 101 | 2 | — | Structure | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 2001 Rodeo | 389 | 4 | — | Structure | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2000 Rodeo | 274 | 3 | — | Structure | Far more complaints than other years |
| 1999 Rodeo | 550 | 3 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Far more complaints than other years |
| 1998 Rodeo | 478 | 4 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Far more complaints than other years |
| 1997 Rodeo | 118 | 0 | — | Structure | About as many complaints as other years |
| 1996 Rodeo | 97 | 0 | — | Wheels | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 1995 Rodeo | 176 | 1 | — | Wheels | More complaints than other years |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Isuzu Rodeo years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 1998 (478), 1999 (550), 2000 (274), 2001 (389) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Rodeo year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Isuzu Rodeo?
Structure, with 532 complaints across 10 model years.
How many recalls does the Isuzu Rodeo have?
12 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.