11 of the
121 complaints about the 1996 Isuzu Rodeo are about the
airbag system — 9% of everything
reported for this model year.
Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before
149,000 miles.
TAKATA RECALL INESPERADAMENTE SE ACTIVO LA BOLSA DE AIRE DEL CHOFER QUEMANDO LOS BRAZOS Y LA BARRIGA DE MI ESPOSA , ELLA SINTIO UN OLOR FUERTE A CABLE QUEMADO PENSO QUE VENIA DEL EXTERIOR Y SACO SU CARA HACIA FUERA , Y CASI EN EL INSTANTA EXPLOTO LA SBOLSA YO SALI CORRIENDO Y LA VI LLENA DE UN POLVO BLANCO Y SUS BRAZOS QUEMADOS ,DAMOS GRACIAS A DIOS QUE TENIA LA CARA POR LA VENTANA , DE LO CONTRARIO LE HUVIESE QUEMADO EL REOSTRO ,EL VEHICULO ESTABA PARADO DESPUES DE DAR RIVERSA
NHTSA complaint #11221004 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 149,000 milesSpringfield, MOCrash1 injured
AIR BAGS
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 ISUZU RODEO. THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD-ON COLLISION TRAVELING 35 MPH. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACTS RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED OR REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 149,000.
NHTSA complaint #10362309 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Running Spring, CACrash
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION OF 15 OR MORE MPH AND NEITHER AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.
NHTSA complaint #8005709 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SAN Diego, CACrash
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
WHILE DRIVING AT 35-40 HAD A FRONTAL IMPACT, AND DRIVER'S/PASSENGER'S AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, WHICH DID NOT PROTECT THE OCCUPANTS IN THE CRASH.
NHTSA complaint #861016 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Duluth, GACrash2 injured1 killed
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
DRIVING DOWN INTERSTATE HIGHWAY, DRIVER MADE ABRUPT TURN TO AVOID COLLISION, SUV LADDEN WITH X-MAS BAGGAGE, BEGAN TO FISH TAIL. DRIVER SPUN WHEEL OTHER DIRECTION AND SUV STARTED ROLLING OVER. DURING THE ROLLOVER THERE WAS A COLLISION WITH A GUARDRAIL, DURING THE ROLLOVER THE DRIVER SIDE ROOF COLLAPSED ON TOP OF DRIVER, KILLING HER BY HEAD TRAUMA. NO OTHER AUTOS WERE INVOLVED IN ACCIDENT. AIR BAGS NEVER DEPLOYED. HUSBAND AND TWO CHILDREN SURVIVED.
NHTSA complaint #718607 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Suitland, MDCrash
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD-ON COLLISION TRAVELING 30 MPH. UPON IMPACT, NEITHER DRIVER'S SIDE NOR PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. CONSUMER HAS YET TO CONTACT DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.
NHTSA complaint #839809 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Rutherford, NJCrash1 injured
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
CONSUMER'S CAR WAS IN AN ACCIDENT. HIT FROM BOTH SIDES, AND AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.
NHTSA complaint #834681 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Bluejay, CACrash
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
CONSUMER WAS IN A HEAD-ON ACCIDENT, TRAVELING AT 60 MPH AND RAN INTO A WALL, DRIVER'S/PASSENGER'S AIR BAGS DID DEPLOY. DEALER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED.
NHTSA complaint #834500 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Hanover, MDCrash
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A 30 MPH FRONTAL COLLISION IN WHICH THE DRIVER'S OR PASSENGER'S AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.
NHTSA complaint #822059 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Carson City, NVCrash1 injured
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
CONSUMER HAD A FRONTEND ACCIDENT AND AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY, CAUSING CONSUMER TO SUSTAIN INJURIES TO BACK/SHOULDER AND NECK.
NHTSA complaint #809989 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Clarksville, TNCrash1 injured
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE, ANOTHER VEHICLE PULLED OUT IN FRONT OF MY VEHICLE WHICH CAUSED ME TO HIT THAT VEHICLE HEAD-ON AND DURING THAT TIME AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY; ALSO, REPLACED OXYGEN SENSOR/FUEL SENDING UNIT/WIRING HARNESS PROCESSING ASSEMBLY.
NHTSA complaint #803596 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.