Isuzu Rodeo Power Train Problems
Owners have filed 149 complaints with NHTSA about power train problems on the Isuzu Rodeo across 10 model years. The 1999 model year has the most (37). The words owners use most often: “rear axle” (6% of reports).
- 149power train complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 8mention a crash
- 5mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 39%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 axle: mentioned in 9 of 149 complaints (6%)
- Gear shift: mentioned in 8 of 149 complaints (5%)
- Automatic transmission: mentioned in 8 of 149 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do power train problems happen?
Based on 53 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 149 complaints, 8 mention a crash, 5 an injury.
Isuzu Rodeo power train complaints by model year
| Model year | Power Train complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 Rodeo | 4 | 10% | 900 |
| 2003 Rodeo | 2 | 13% | 44,328 |
| 2002 Rodeo | 18 | 18% | 55,500 |
| 2001 Rodeo | 18 | 5% | 69,000 |
| 2000 Rodeo | 18 | 7% | 66,500 |
| 1999 Rodeo | 37 | 7% | 50,000 |
| 1998 Rodeo | 22 | 5% | 94,710 |
| 1997 Rodeo | 10 | 8% | 10,000 |
| 1996 Rodeo | 5 | 5% | — |
| 1995 Rodeo | 15 | 9% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists power train for the Isuzu Rodeo. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Transmission slips and sometimes bang into gear. The shifter linkages get stuck and have to shut off car and put it in neutral to unjam shifter. When going to take off rear end jams up.
The clutch in my vehicle was replaced and within 3 months it has again failed. I have lost complete use of my vehicle again due to the electrical failures and the clutch failing
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 isuzu rodeo. While driving various speeds, the vehicle lost power and the check transmission warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure…
I bought a 1999 rodeo from trader mike's auto sale's. The rodeo has a rusted out frame which is unsafe for driving. I paid 1,643.75 for the 1999 rodeo and dealer put 700.00 on title. I've spent over 1,200 in it before i found the frame rusted and broke. I try asking him nicely to refund my money…
I purchased my 2001 isuzu rodeo used in april 2012, about a week after i had the vehicle it started stalling out while i was driving, loosing complete power for a few moments then would jerk and continue going. I also noticed when i would hit a small bump and try to apply the brakes i heard a…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Isuzu Rodeos have power train problems?
No. NHTSA has 149 owner complaints about power train for the Isuzu Rodeo. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Isuzu Rodeo power train?
No recall currently lists power train for this vehicle.
What do owners say about power train problems on the Isuzu Rodeo?
The most frequent phrase is “rear axle”, in 9 of 149 complaints, followed by “gear shift” (8).
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