1999 Isuzu Rodeo Structure Problems
Owners have filed 72 complaints with NHTSA about structure problems on the 1999 Isuzu Rodeo, 13% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 136,147 miles. The words owners use most often: “rear suspension” (14% of reports).
- 72structure complaints
- 136,147median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 16%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Rear suspension: mentioned in 10 of 72 complaints (14%)
- Frame rusted: mentioned in 9 of 72 complaints (13%)
- Rust corrosion: mentioned in 5 of 72 complaints (7%)
- Lost control: mentioned in 5 of 72 complaints (7%)
At what mileage do structure problems happen?
Based on 60 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 72 complaints, 1 mention a crash, 1 an injury.
Isuzu Rodeo structure complaints by model year
| Model year | Structure complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 Rodeo | 3 | 8% | 124,616 |
| 2003 Rodeo | 4 | 25% | 88,000 |
| 2002 Rodeo | 22 | 22% | 100,000 |
| 2001 Rodeo | 214 | 55% | 113,500 |
| 2000 Rodeo | 84 | 31% | 119,067 |
| 1999 Rodeo | 72 | 13% | 136,147 |
| 1998 Rodeo | 69 | 14% | 127,000 |
| 1997 Rodeo | 32 | 27% | 144,500 |
| 1996 Rodeo | 10 | 10% | 150,000 |
| 1995 Rodeo | 22 | 13% | 159,596 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
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.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
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…
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 isuzu rodeo. The contact stated that while the vehicle was being driven at various speeds, a strong fuel odor was present without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuel tank corroded and the rear driver side of the…
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 isuzu rodeo. The contact stated that the frame of the vehicle was rusted and fractured. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The vin was unknown. The failure mileage was 137,000.
Frequently asked questions
Do all 1999 Isuzu Rodeos have structure problems?
No. NHTSA has 72 owner complaints about structure for the 1999 Isuzu Rodeo (13% of the 550 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Isuzu Rodeo structure?
Yes: 1 safety recall list structure. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do structure problems start?
The median reported mileage is 136,147 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about structure problems on the 1999 Isuzu Rodeo?
The most frequent phrase is “rear suspension”, in 10 of 72 complaints, followed by “frame rusted” (9).
Other 1999 Isuzu Rodeo problems
See all 1999 Isuzu Rodeo problems or structure problems across all Rodeo years.