Owners have filed 19 complaints
about the 1999 Isuzu Rodeo Sport with NHTSA between 2004 and 2015.
The largest single group is the fuel & propulsion.
Across this model's run it ranks 2 of 5 worst.
The letter says how bad. This says what kind — whether this year drew
an unusual number of complaints, unusually dangerous
ones, or failures that arrived unusually early.
The dashed ring is 50 — the national norm. Further out is worse.
Complaint volume — 33
Against the median year of the Isuzu Rodeo Sport. 50 means typical for this
model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 82
15.8% of these complaints
involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of
9.7%.
Early failure — 24
14% of failures with a mileage on record happened under
36,000 miles, against a national rate of
29%.
How 1999 compares with every other Isuzu Rodeo Sport
Complaints filed with NHTSA, by model year. Bar colour is the FaultScore grade:
A
B
C
D
F
ungraded
What breaks on a 1999 Isuzu Rodeo Sport
Every complaint is filed against a part. Follow any row for the complaints about that part alone.
Fuel & Propulsion
631.6%
1 crashes, 0 fires
Engine & Cooling
421.1%
Median failure at 125 miles
Body & Structure
315.8%
Median failure at 110,000 miles
Brakes
210.5%
Suspension
15.3%
Median failure at 70,000 miles
Steering
15.3%
1 crashes, 0 fires · median 200,000 mi
Electrical System
15.3%
Transmission & Drivetrain
15.3%
Median failure at 63,180 miles
When it fails
Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all
complaints include one.
Under 1,000 miles
114.3%
50,000 – 74,999 miles
228.6%
100,000 – 149,999 miles
342.9%
150,000+ miles
114.3%
When owners complained
A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing
out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single
owner can see from inside their own car.
Apr 2004peak 5Jun 2015
NHTSA investigations into the 1999 Isuzu Rodeo Sport
An investigation is the step before a recall: the agency has seen enough
complaints to look into a pattern itself. An open one means it thinks
something may be wrong and nothing has been fixed yet.
PE09030Opened 16 Jun 2009Closed 8 Dec 2009SUSPENSION
REAR SUSPENSION LOWER LINK FAILURE
DURING PRELIMINARY EVALUATION PE09-030, ISUZU MOTORS AMERICA, INC (ISUZU) NOTED TWO PRIMARY DIFFERENCES ONCE THE REAR SUSPENSION LOWER LINK SEPARATION OCCURS BETWEEN THE ALLEGED DEFECT (SEPARATION OF THE LOWER LINK FROM THE FRAME) OF THIS INVESTIGATION AND A SAFETY DEFECT INVOLVING LOWER LINK SEPARATION FROM THE REAR AXLE ADDRESSED BY ISUZU IN SAFETY RECALL 00V-058.IN THE CASE OF THE DEFECT CONDITION IDENTIFIED IN RECALL 00V-058, ISUZU STATED THAT THE ATTACHMENT BOLT COULD DETACH FULLY, CAUSING SEPARATION OF THE LOWER LINK FROM THE REAR AXLE POSSIBLY CREATING A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. ISUZU A...
Complaints that involved harm
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
at 200,000 milesVirginia Beach, VACrash
STEERING:LINKAGES
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 TOW - THE STEERING WHEEL SPUN FREELY WITH NO EFFECT. THERE IS SOMETHING OBVIOUSLY BROKEN (STEERING LINKAGE?) BEHIND AND ABOVE THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL.
NHTSA complaint #10200219 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Enid, OKCrash1 injured
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
ON 2-2-05 I WAS INVLOVED IN A CRASH THAT WAS CAUSED BY A MALFUNCTION WITHIN A VEHICLE THAT I WAS DRIVING. IT WAS A 1999 ISUZU RODEO. I HAD COME TO A STOP, PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE BETWEEN TWO VEHICLES AT A WALGREENS STORE IN ENID, OKLAHOMA WHEN SUDDENLY THE ENGINE SURGED, THE WHOLE TIME I WAS FIGHTING THE ACCELERATION WITH THE BRAKES BUT THEY JUST MADE A NOISE SIMILAR TO WHEN YOU LOCK ABS BREAKS ON ICE. THE VEHICLE STRUCK A BRICK PILLAR THAT COLLAPSED ON TOP ON THE VEHICLE ALMOST KILLING ME AND INJURING MY LOWER/MIDDLE BACK IN THE PROCESS.THE TIRES CONTINUED TO SPIN EVEN AFTER I EXITED THE VEHICLE, I HAVE PHOTOS FOR PROOF. I AM FILING A LAWSUIT AGAINST ISUZU MOTORS OF AMERICA FOR FAULTY PRODUCTS THAT RESULTED IN THE CRASH THAT ALMOST TOOK MY LIFE AND INJURED MY BACK. IF YOU HAVE ANY INFORMATION PLEASE LET ME KNOW. I'M TWENTY THREE YEARS OLD AND WAS NOT PHYSICALLY IMPAIRED AT THE TIME THE WRECK OCCURED. THIS PROBLEM SHOULD BE LOOKED AT AND CORRECTED BEFORE THIS HAPPENS TO SOMEONE ELSE.I HAVE WITNESSES THAT CAN ATTEST TO WHAT HAPPENED. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME.
NHTSA complaint #10110520 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
Ormond Beach, FL
SERVICE BRAKES
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 DIAGNOSED THAT THE COMPUTER ALGORITHM FOR THE ABS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 02I002000 (SERVICE BRAKES). THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #10724544 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 70,000 milesGreensburg, PA
SUSPENSION
**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. SHORKEY ISUZU 1-4-10 FOR EVALUATION. AFTER MANY PHONE CALLS BACK AND FORTH WITH THE DEALERSHIP, I RECD. A PHONE CALL FROM TERRY @ ISUZU (800-255-6727) 2-10-2010, STATING MY VEHICLE WAS UNREPAIRABLE AND ISUZU IS OFFERING ME $3,950. I WAS SO CAUGHT OFF GUARD BY THAT, I TOLD HIM THAT $3,950 WAS COMPLETELY UNACCEPTABLE AS A SETTLEMENT FOR MY VEHICLE BEING IN PRISTINE SHAPE IT WAS IN AND THAT I WOULD GET BACK TO HIM WITH AN ACCEPTABLE OFFER I WOULD ACCEPT. BTW, I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE BRAND NEW, THEREFORE I AM AN A TITLE OWNER. I FOLLOWED UP WITH HIM OVER THE NEXT FEW WEEKS GIVING HIM BACKGROUND INFORMATION ON MY VEHICLE, ETC. I FIGURED I WOULD HOLD OUT TO RECEIVE A MORE ACCEPTABLE FINANCIAL OFFER. HOWEVER, AS OF 12-6-14, I HAVE YET TO RECEIVE ANY FINANCIAL SETTLEMENT FROM ISUZU FOR MY RODEO. WHICH HAS BEEN SITTING AT J. SHORKEY ISUZU, IN NORTH HUNTINGDON, PA SINCE 1-4-2010. I AM NOW PREPARED TO FILE AS MANY OFFICIAL COMPLAINTS AS NECESSARY IN ORDER TO GET THIS CLAIM SETTLED, AFTER ALL THIS TIME. I FILED AN OFFICIAL CONSUMER COMPLAINT WITH THE CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF ATTORNEY GENERAL IN 2010, FOR WHICH THEY DECLINED TO ASSIST ME AT THE TIME SINCE I REFERENCED THE NHTSA BEING INVOLVED WITH THIS RECALL.
NHTSA complaint #10662501 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 144,000 milesCroton Falls, NY
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
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.
NHTSA complaint #10331169 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 110,000 milesSouthbury, CT
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
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.
NHTSA complaint #10275289 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 110,000 milesSouthbury, CT
STRUCTURE:BODY
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.
NHTSA complaint #10275289 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 200,000 milesVirginia Beach, VACrash
STEERING:LINKAGES
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 TOW - THE STEERING WHEEL SPUN FREELY WITH NO EFFECT. THERE IS SOMETHING OBVIOUSLY BROKEN (STEERING LINKAGE?) BEHIND AND ABOVE THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL.
NHTSA complaint #10200219 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 125 milesVa.beach, VA
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
MY 1999 ISUZU RODEO WITHOUT WARNING RAN OUT OF OIL. I HAD OIL CHANGED IN CAR AND A COUPLE OF WEEKS LATER THE MOTOR BLEW. THERE WAS NOT A DROP OF OIL IN IT.FROM A FEW SITES I LEARNED THAT THIS PROBLEM IS COMMON. IS THERE A SOLUTION? I NEED A MOTOR.IS THERE A CLASS ACTION SUIT?
NHTSA complaint #10185944 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Allison Park, PA
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
THE GAS GAUGE DOES NOT READ THE CORRECT AMOUNT OF FUEL IN THE GAS TANK. I FILL UP AND THE GAS LIGHT WILL COME ON AFTER A FEW MILES AND WILL STAY ON OR WILL START FLASHING. THIS IS A PROBLEM THAT CAN BE VARY HAZARDOUS ESPECIALLY FOR A WOMAN ON THE ROAD THINKING THAT SHE HAS A FULL TANK OF GAS AND THE GAS GAUGE IS GOING INSANE. SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE DONE ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. IT SEEMS AS IF THERE ARE SEVERAL AND MEAN SEVERAL OTHERS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. A RECALL SHOULD BE SENT OUT!!!!
NHTSA complaint #10131535 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Lawrence, KS
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
DEFECTIVE FUEL SENDING UNIT ON A 1999 ISUZU RODEO. HAPPENED JUST AFTER WARRANTY EXPIRED AT 60,000 MILE. THE SUV HAS 80,000 MILE AND CONTINUING TO HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM AND ISUZU WILL NOT FIX IT. IT IS A MANUFACTURING DEFECT AND SHOULD BE ADDRESSED BY THE MANUFACTURER. THE REPAIR COST IS APPROXIMATELY $500.00.
NHTSA complaint #10114433 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Enid, OKCrash1 injured
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
ON 2-2-05 I WAS INVLOVED IN A CRASH THAT WAS CAUSED BY A MALFUNCTION WITHIN A VEHICLE THAT I WAS DRIVING. IT WAS A 1999 ISUZU RODEO. I HAD COME TO A STOP, PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE BETWEEN TWO VEHICLES AT A WALGREENS STORE IN ENID, OKLAHOMA WHEN SUDDENLY THE ENGINE SURGED, THE WHOLE TIME I WAS FIGHTING THE ACCELERATION WITH THE BRAKES BUT THEY JUST MADE A NOISE SIMILAR TO WHEN YOU LOCK ABS BREAKS ON ICE. THE VEHICLE STRUCK A BRICK PILLAR THAT COLLAPSED ON TOP ON THE VEHICLE ALMOST KILLING ME AND INJURING MY LOWER/MIDDLE BACK IN THE PROCESS.THE TIRES CONTINUED TO SPIN EVEN AFTER I EXITED THE VEHICLE, I HAVE PHOTOS FOR PROOF. I AM FILING A LAWSUIT AGAINST ISUZU MOTORS OF AMERICA FOR FAULTY PRODUCTS THAT RESULTED IN THE CRASH THAT ALMOST TOOK MY LIFE AND INJURED MY BACK. IF YOU HAVE ANY INFORMATION PLEASE LET ME KNOW. I'M TWENTY THREE YEARS OLD AND WAS NOT PHYSICALLY IMPAIRED AT THE TIME THE WRECK OCCURED. THIS PROBLEM SHOULD BE LOOKED AT AND CORRECTED BEFORE THIS HAPPENS TO SOMEONE ELSE.I HAVE WITNESSES THAT CAN ATTEST TO WHAT HAPPENED. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME.
NHTSA complaint #10110520 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Cincinnati, OH
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
-THE AUTOMATIC LOCKS ARE UNLOCKING BY THEMSELVES, CAUSING THE SECURITY ALARM TO SOUND. -THE POWER LOCKS DO NOT UNLOCK WHEN USING THE MANUAL CONTROL PAD. -THE RIGHT/LEFT SIGNAL DOES NOT WORK UNLESS THE HAZARD LIGHT BUTTON IS PUSHED IN(ACTIVE). -THE HAZARD LIGHTS DO NOT COME ON AT ALL. -THE AIR VENT ON THE PASSENGER SIDE MAKES NOISES.
NHTSA complaint #10106451 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Sterling, OH
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
FUEL GAUGE DOES NOT WORK, GOES UP AND DOWN. DAUGHTER DRIVES THE CAR, PUTTING HER AT RISK OF RUNNING OUT OF FUEL ON HIGHWAY WHILE ALONE.
NHTSA complaint #10100875 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
29 Palm, CA
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
AFTER CONFURRING WITH MANY OWNERS OF A 1999 ISUZU RODEO IT IS MY CONSENSUS THAT THERE IS A MANUFACTURER MALFUNCTION WITH THE FUEL SENDING UNIT. FUEL SENDING UNIT IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY AND CAUSES THE GAS GUAGE TO READ EMPTY. CONTACTING ISUZU HAS DONE CONSUMERS NO GOOD SINCE ISUZU DENIES ANY PROBLEM. HOWEVER IT IS MY UNDERSTANDING FROM A PARTICULAR ISUZU MECHANIC THAT HE REPAIRS 3-4 SENDING UNITS PER DAY. I DO NOT FEEL IT IS A CONSUMERS RESPONSIBILITY TO PAY AN ENORMOUS SERVICE COST TO FIX A PROBLEM THAT WE BELIEVE THE MANUFACTURERS KNOW ABOUT AND HAVE CHOSEN NOT TO RECALL.
NHTSA complaint #10075174 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 63,180 milesFremont, CA
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TRANSMISSION SHIFTS EXTREMLEY HARD.
NHTSA complaint #10068213 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Orlando, FL
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
I HAVE CONTACTED THE COMPANY 10 TIMES TO FIX THE RECALL PROBLEMS WITH MY AUTO BUT NO ONE HAS EVEN BOTHERED TO FOLLOW UP OR GIVE THE INFO I NEED. MY AUTO IS FALLING APART WITH DEFECTS AND ISUZU SEEMS TO NOT CARE.
NHTSA complaint #10067934 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Orlando, FL
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
I HAVE CONTACTED THE COMPANY 10 TIMES TO FIX THE RECALL PROBLEMS WITH MY AUTO BUT NO ONE HAS EVEN BOTHERED TO FOLLOW UP OR GIVE THE INFO I NEED. MY AUTO IS FALLING APART WITH DEFECTS AND ISUZU SEEMS TO NOT CARE.
NHTSA complaint #10067934 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Orlando, FL
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
I HAVE CONTACTED THE COMPANY 10 TIMES TO FIX THE RECALL PROBLEMS WITH MY AUTO BUT NO ONE HAS EVEN BOTHERED TO FOLLOW UP OR GIVE THE INFO I NEED. MY AUTO IS FALLING APART WITH DEFECTS AND ISUZU SEEMS TO NOT CARE.
NHTSA complaint #10067934 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Orlando, FL
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
I HAVE CONTACTED THE COMPANY 10 TIMES TO FIX THE RECALL PROBLEMS WITH MY AUTO BUT NO ONE HAS EVEN BOTHERED TO FOLLOW UP OR GIVE THE INFO I NEED. MY AUTO IS FALLING APART WITH DEFECTS AND ISUZU SEEMS TO NOT CARE.
NHTSA complaint #10067934 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Orlando, FL
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
I HAVE CONTACTED THE COMPANY 10 TIMES TO FIX THE RECALL PROBLEMS WITH MY AUTO BUT NO ONE HAS EVEN BOTHERED TO FOLLOW UP OR GIVE THE INFO I NEED. MY AUTO IS FALLING APART WITH DEFECTS AND ISUZU SEEMS TO NOT CARE.
NHTSA complaint #10067934 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.