1998 Isuzu Rodeo Sport Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Rodeo Sport years
- Not enough data 5th of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Isuzu Rodeo Sport. That ranks 5th out of 6 Rodeo Sport model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is suspension (3 complaints, 38%), typically at around 109,500 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 8owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 Isuzu Rodeo Sport problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 3 | 38% | 109,500 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 13% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 13% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 13% | 170,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 13% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 Isuzu Rodeo Sport recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1998 Isuzu Rodeo Sport.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Rear suspension lower link failure (PE09030) — opened Jun 16, 2009, closed Dec 8, 2009, led to recall 10V436000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
I have had the vehicle for approximately 2.5 years. On july 1, 2017, i was turning left in a 30 mph zone of highway 52 in tn, and heard a crack and what sounded like the 'thump' when running over something. I carefully guided the car to the r oadside, parked, and inspected the roiad behind me, all…
Not long ago i learned that there is a recall for the isuzu rodeo 1998 to 2000. So far i have not seen any defects in my car, but only a mechanic can tell the difference. The car that i have is an isuzu sport rodeo 1998 and it falls in the recall. I wonder how safe will be to drive this car, since…
Frame and rear suspension components completely rusted through . *js
I have a 1998 isuzu rodeo and was recently driving it and heard a loud knocking made it home the two blocks and realized my engine was shot basically. I have taken it to a auto mechanic and he has stated that there was some sort of a safety recall or problem with the engine and the way the oil gets…
While driving our isuzu rodeo at freeway speed, our rear passenger tire (bridgestone dueler 684) steel belt came unraveled and proceeded to destroy our rear lights, side rear panel and bumper. The tire never lost pressure, it simply came unraveled. Luckily we were in the right lane and were able to…
Other Isuzu Rodeo Sport years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Rodeo Sport | 1 | 2 |
| 2002 Rodeo Sport | 23 | 2 |
| 2001 Rodeo Sport | 49 | 1 |
| 2000 Rodeo Sport | 12 | 0 |
| 1999 Rodeo Sport | 14 | 0 |
| 1998 | 8 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Isuzu Rodeo Sport?
Owners most often report suspension, electrical system, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Isuzu Rodeo Sport?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1998 Isuzu Rodeo Sport a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Rodeo Sport model years, the 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.