1999 Isuzu Rodeo Sport Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jun 10, 2015 · 14 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Rodeo Sport years
About as many complaints as other years 3rd of 6 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Isuzu Rodeo Sport. That ranks 3rd out of 6 Rodeo Sport model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel system, other (4 complaints, 29%). Complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 1999 Isuzu Rodeo Sport problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Fuel System, Other4
Engine and Engine Cooling2 · ~125 mi
Fuel System, Gasoline2
Structure2 · ~127,000 mi
Electrical System1
Power Train1 · ~63,180 mi
Service Brakes1
Service Brakes, Air1
Steering1 · ~200,000 mi
Suspension1 · ~70,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Fuel System, Other429%———
Engine and Engine Cooling214%125——
Fuel System, Gasoline214%———
Structure214%127,000——
Electrical System17%———
Power Train17%63,180——
Service Brakes17%———
Service Brakes, Air17%———
Steering17%200,000——
Suspension17%70,000——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2004, with 4 complaints
2004: 4200442005: 4200542007: 2200722009: 1200912010: 1201012014: 1201412015: 120151

n = 14 complaints · Source: NHTSA

1999 Isuzu Rodeo Sport recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 1999 Isuzu Rodeo Sport.

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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.

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 isuzu rodeo sport. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle surged forward and the brakes engaged independently. The contact mentioned that there was a sudden increase of engine rpms and the brake light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician…

Service Brakes · received Jun 10, 2015 · NHTSA complaint 10724544

**I HAVE NEVER BEEN AWARDED ANY FINANCIAL COMPENSATION FOR MY VEHICLE ON SAFETY RECALL 10V-436, UPON SURRENDERING MY VEHICLE FOR EVALUATION ON 1-4-2010, AFTER IT WAS DEEMED UNREPAIRABLE ON 2-10-2010.** I RECD. RECALL NOTICE AROUND 12-10-09, RE: ISUZU SAFETY RECALL 10V-436. I TOOK MY RODEO TO J…

Suspension · received Dec 6, 2014 · NHTSA complaint 10662501

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 isuzu rodeo sport. The contact noticed that the frame under the vehicle had rotted. The vehicle was taken to a repair shop and was informed that the frame needed to be replaced. The failure and current mileages were approximately 144,000.

Structure · received May 19, 2010 · NHTSA complaint 10331169

The frame rusted and the arm that holds the rear right tire broke car could not be driven towing co told me could not be fixed, just junk it. *tr

Structure · received Jun 29, 2009 · NHTSA complaint 10275289

1999 isuzu rodeo. My daughter was making a gentle turn in a residential neighborhood, i was the front passenger. The steering wheel suddenly turned freely- - the wheels did not turn. Vehicle went straight instead of turning, over curb and into another car in driveway. Examination while waiting for…

Steering · received Aug 20, 2007 · NHTSA complaint 10200219

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1999 Isuzu Rodeo Sport?

Owners most often report fuel system, other, engine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, fuel system, other, accounts for 4 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 1999 Isuzu Rodeo Sport?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 1999 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 1999 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.