1999 Isuzu Rodeo Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Rodeo years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 550 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Isuzu Rodeo. That is the most of any Rodeo model year in the database (11 years). The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (193 complaints, 35%), typically at around 52,000 miles. Complaints mention 76 crashes, 8 fires, 34 injuries. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 3 defect investigations involving it.
- 550owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 3NHTSA investigations
- 76complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 Isuzu Rodeo 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems | 193 | 35% | 52,000 | “stopping distance” (15%) | — |
| Suspension problems | 85 | 15% | 135,000 | “suspension rear” (24%) | — |
| Structure problems | 72 | 13% | 136,147 | “rear suspension” (14%) | — |
| Fuel System, Other problems | 56 | 10% | 64,000 | “fuel gauge” (48%) | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling problems | 50 | 9% | 65,000 | “gas gauge” (10%) | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 40 | 7% | 62,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 37 | 7% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 35 | 6% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 27 | 5% | 130,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 17 | 3% | 53,200 | — | — |
| Visibility | 14 | 3% | 57,100 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 13 | 2% | 108,186 | — | — |
| Tires | 12 | 2% | 114,500 | — | — |
| Equipment | 8 | 1% | 67,500 | — | — |
| Steering | 8 | 1% | 113,900 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 7 | 1% | 1,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 7 | 1% | 101,500 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 6 | 1% | 77,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 1% | 138,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 0% | 83,892 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 0% | 18,230 | — | — |
| Seats | 2 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Child Seat | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 0% | 105,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 0% | 198,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 0% | 114,500 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 Isuzu Rodeo recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Suspension:rear
Problem: Isuzu is recalling certain model year 1998-2002 isuzu rodeo and model year 2002 isuzu axiom vehicles, and honda is recalling certain 1998-2002 honda passport vehicles, that were originally sold, or are currently registered, in the states of maine, new hampshire, vermont, massachusetts, rhode island, connecticut, new york, new jersey, pennsylvania, delaware, maryland, the district of columbia, west virginia, ohio, indiana, michigan, illinois, wisconsin, minnesota, iowa, missouri, and kentucky. Vehicles that have experienced sustained exposure to highly corrosive materials used in some jurisdictions for road deicing purposes may experience excessive corrosion in the vicinity of the forward mounting point bracket for the left or right rear suspension lower link prior to the time that such corrosion would normally be expected.
Risk: Excessive corrosion may result in the left or right rear suspension lower link bracket becoming detached from the frame, which can affect vehicle handling and potentially cause a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the rear suspension lower link bracket area. For vehicles in which little or no corrosion is found, the area will be treated with an anti-corrosive compound. For vehicles in which corrosion has damaged the rear suspension lower link bracket and affected its connection to the vehicle frame, a reinforcement bracket will be installed. In the rare event the corrosion is so severe that the reinforcement bracket remedy would not be appropriate, a repurchase offer will be extended to the vehicle's owner. All inspections and remedies will be provided free of charge for vehicles that are 10 years old or less. For vehicles older than 10 years, isuzu will offer a free remedy, but only if the vehicle is presented to an isuzu service facility, or honda dealer (as applicable), dealer within 12 months of when owner notifications were issued. The safety recall began on december 10, 2010. Isuzu owners may contact isuzu at 1-800-255-6727. Honda owners may contact honda at 1-800-999-1009.
Structure:body
Problem: Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. These vehicles fail to comply with the performance requirements of fmvss no. 201, "occupant protection in interior impact."
Risk: In the event of a crash, personal injury could occur.
Fix: Dealers will modify the interior of your vehicle.
Suspension:rear
Problem: Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. Paint was applied unevenly on the rear axles, resulting in insufficient paint hardness. Should this occur on the surface that contacts the rear axle lower link bracket bolt head and/or nut, the nut may loosen.
Risk: The bolt could detach fully, causing separation of the lower link from the rear axle, increasing the risk of loss of vehicle control.
Fix: Dealers will replace the rear axle lower link joint nut and bolt.
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 Detachment (EA09018) — opened Dec 7, 2009, closed Oct 15, 2010, led to recall 10V436000.
- Rear suspension lower link failure (PE09030) — opened Jun 16, 2009, closed Dec 8, 2009, led to recall 10V436000.
- Braking system/abs (EA99008) — opened Mar 31, 1999, closed Jul 31, 2002, led to recall 02I002000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 1999 Isuzu Rodeo. The contact stated that after he started the vehicle, the horn started to sound independently. The contact stated that he had to temporarily remove the fuse for the horn from the steering wheel. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 ISUZU RODEO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS EXTENSIVE RUST AND CORROSION ON THE UNDERCARRIAGE OF THE FRAME. IN ADDITION, THE CONTROL ARMS ON THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED THE SAME CONDITION. THE DEALER (MANCARI'S CHRYSLER, DODGE, JEEP, RAM, [redacted], LOCATED AT…
I had just come off the highway in my rodeo and come to a slowdown on the entrance ramp to the main road and when i went to take off my torsion bar that holds my rear axle in on the driver side completely broke off from rust and there are several big holes of rust on the frame of this vehicle i…
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 isuzu rodeo. While driving 55 mph, the contact depressed the brake pedal and the abs engaged, and an abnormal noise was heard. After a few seconds, the vehicle eventually stopped and the abs warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic…
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 isuzu rodeo. While driving 40 mph, the vehicle fishtailed when the brake pedal was depressed. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence and was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact notified the police, but a police report was not filed. The contact believed that…
Other Isuzu Rodeo years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Rodeo | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 Rodeo | 39 | 2 |
| 2003 Rodeo | 16 | 3 |
| 2002 Rodeo | 101 | 2 |
| 2001 Rodeo | 389 | 4 |
| 2000 Rodeo | 274 | 3 |
| 1999 | 550 | 3 |
| 1998 Rodeo | 478 | 4 |
| 1997 Rodeo | 118 | 0 |
| 1996 Rodeo | 97 | 0 |
| 1995 Rodeo | 176 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Isuzu Rodeo?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, suspension, structure problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 193 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Isuzu Rodeo?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1999 Isuzu Rodeo a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Rodeo model years, the 1999 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.