Isuzu Rodeo Service Brakes, Hydraulic Problems
Owners have filed 513 complaints with NHTSA about service brakes, hydraulic problems on the Isuzu Rodeo across 10 model years. The 1998 model year has the most (211). The words owners use most often: “stopping distance” (11% of reports).
- 513service brakes, hydraulic complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 128mention a crash
- 33mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 11%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.
- Stopping distance: mentioned in 58 of 513 complaints (11%)
- ABS brakes: mentioned in 37 of 513 complaints (7%)
- Pedal went: mentioned in 36 of 513 complaints (7%)
- Anti lock: mentioned in 30 of 513 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do service brakes, hydraulic problems happen?
Based on 121 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 513 complaints, 128 mention a crash, 3 a fire, 33 an injury.
Isuzu Rodeo service brakes, hydraulic complaints by model year
| Model year | Service Brakes, Hydraulic complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 Rodeo | 1 | 3% | 40,489 |
| 2003 Rodeo | 2 | 13% | 21,674 |
| 2002 Rodeo | 14 | 14% | 27,500 |
| 2001 Rodeo | 20 | 5% | 34,000 |
| 2000 Rodeo | 35 | 13% | 31,750 |
| 1999 Rodeo | 193 | 35% | 52,000 |
| 1998 Rodeo | 211 | 44% | 76,161 |
| 1997 Rodeo | 8 | 7% | — |
| 1996 Rodeo | 8 | 8% | — |
| 1995 Rodeo | 21 | 12% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Service brakes, hydraulic:brake fluid low warning: lamp
Model years: 2003
Problem: Certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 101, "controls and displays." the brake warning lamp would not illuminate in the event of decreased brake fluid volume.
Fix: The diodes have been replaced. All vehicles have been repaired.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
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…
Vehicle frame on 2001 isuzu rodeo is badly rusted. Have maintained car well and was last inspected in august, 2011, with no problems noted. In april, 2012, vehicle was in shop for brake work when the mechanic noticed that the frame was badly rusted. Have brought the vehicle to a welding shop and…
We have a 1999 isuzu rodeo my daughter was driving at about 25 mph during the rain when she gently applied the brakes, she heard a noise the rodeo began sliding causing an impact which resulted in an accident. Various other times we would be driving and especially during wet road conditions the…
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 isuzu rodeo. The contact was driving 5 mph and while applying the brakes, the vehicle would not respond. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was discovered that the rear shock brackets were rusted and fractured from the vehicle. When the failure…
I bought a 1998 2wd isuzu rodeo from a private party six months ago. Since i bought it, i have been experiencing a loss of braking capability in some circumstance (every day, mainly when the engine is cold) that resulted in extended stopping distances and continuous illumination of the abs warning…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Isuzu Rodeos have service brakes, hydraulic problems?
No. NHTSA has 513 owner complaints about service brakes, hydraulic 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 service brakes, hydraulic?
Yes: 1 safety recall list service brakes, hydraulic. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about service brakes, hydraulic problems on the Isuzu Rodeo?
The most frequent phrase is “stopping distance”, in 58 of 513 complaints, followed by “abs brakes” (37).
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