Owners have filed 735 complaints
about the 1999 Isuzu Rodeo with NHTSA between 1998 and 2023.
The largest single group is the brakes.
Across this model's run it ranks 1 of 12 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 — 100
Against the median year of the Isuzu Rodeo. 50 means typical for this
model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 96
18.5% of these complaints
involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of
9.7%.
Early failure — 19
11% of failures with a mileage on record happened under
36,000 miles, against a national rate of
29%.
NHTSA files every complaint against a named sub-assembly, not just a
system. This is the difference between knowing it was "the engine" and
knowing which part of it — the list to hand a mechanic.
Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all
complaints include one.
Under 1,000 miles
113.2%
1,000 – 9,999 miles
51.5%
10,000 – 24,999 miles
144.1%
25,000 – 49,999 miles
5115.0%
50,000 – 74,999 miles
9026.4%
75,000 – 99,999 miles
3410.0%
100,000 – 149,999 miles
7923.2%
150,000+ miles
5716.7%
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.
Oct 1998peak 29May 2023
NHTSA investigations into the 1999 Isuzu Rodeo
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.
EA09018Opened 7 Dec 2009Closed 15 Oct 2010SUSPENSION
Rear Suspension Lower Link Detachment
On September 22, 2010, Isuzu Manufacturing Services of America, Inc (Isuzu) submitted a Defect Information Report (NHTSA Recall 10V-436) to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration affecting approximately 120,000 model year (MY) 1998-2002 Isuzu Rodeo and Honda Passport vehicles and MY 2002 Isuzu Axiom vehicles originally sold, or currently operated, in the following states:Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Isla...
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...
EA99008Opened 31 Mar 1999Closed 31 Jul 2002SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
BRAKING SYSTEM/ABS
Recalls on the 1999 Isuzu Rodeo
A complaint is one owner's allegation. A recall is the point at which
the manufacturer or a regulator agreed the defect is real and dangerous
enough to fix for free — however old the car is.
United States — NHTSA
10V436000
SUSPENSION:REAR
ISUZU IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1998-2002 ISUZU RODEO AND MODEL YEAR 2002 ISUZU AXIOM VEHICLES, AND HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN 1998-2002 HONDA PASSPORT VEHICLES, THAT WERE ORIGINALLY SOLD, OR ARE CURRENTLY REGISTERED, IN THE STATES OF MAINE, NEW HAMPSHIRE, VERMONT, MASSACHUSETTS, RHODE ISLAND, CONNECTICUT, NEW YORK, NEW JERSEY, PENNSYLVANIA, DELAWARE, MARYLAND, THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, WEST VIRGINIA, OHIO, INDIANA, MICHIGAN, ILLINOIS, WISCONSIN, MINNESOTA, IOWA, MISSOURI, AND KENTUCKY. VEHICLES THAT HAVE EXPERIENCED SUSTAINED EXPOSURE TO HIGHLY CORROSIVE MATERIALS USED IN SOME JURISDICTIONS FOR ROAD DEICING PURPOSES MAY EXPERIENCE EXCESSIVE CORROSION IN THE VICINITY OF THE FORWARD MOUNTING POINT BRACKET FOR THE LEFT OR RIGHT REAR SUSPENSION LOWER LINK PRIOR TO THE TIME THAT SUCH CORROSION WOULD NORMALLY BE EXPECTED.
Risk: EXCESSIVE CORROSION MAY RESULT IN THE LEFT OR RIGHT REAR SUSPENSION LOWER LINK BRACKET BECOMING DETACHED FROM THE FRAME, WHICH CAN AFFECT VEHICLE HANDLING AND POTENTIALLY CAUSE A CRASH.
02I002000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES THAT ARE EQUIPPED WITH AN ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS), THE VEHICLES CAN EXPERIENCE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCES IN CERTAIN TYPES OF BRAKING EVENTS.
Risk: EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE COULD RESULT, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
01I002000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SAFETY ACT. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 1998-2000 RODEO (UE) AND AMIGO (UA) MODELS EQUIPPED WITH 2.2L 4-CYLINDER ENGINES. THE TIMING BELT COULD BREAK BEFORE THE RECOMMENDED SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE.
Risk: THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO CRANK BUT WILL NOT START OR THE ENGINE COULD STALL WHILE DRIVING AND WILL NOT RESTART.
00V121001
STRUCTURE:BODY
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.
00V058000
SUSPENSION:REAR
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. PAINT WAS APPLIED UNEVENLY ON THE REAR AXLES, RESULTING IN INSUFFICIENT PAINT HARDNESS. SHOULD THIS OCCUR ON THE SURFACE THAT CONTACTS THE REAR AXLE LOWER LINK BRACKET BOLT HEAD AND/OR NUT, THE NUT MAY LOOSEN.
Risk: THE BOLT COULD DETACH FULLY, CAUSING SEPARATION OF THE LOWER LINK FROM THE REAR AXLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
Canada — Transport Canada
Canada runs its own recall programme, and its campaigns do not
always mirror the American ones.
Recall 20103413,876 units in Canada
Suspension
Certain vehicles operated in areas of heavy road de-icing material usage (Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland & Labrador) may experience excessive corrosion in the vicinity of the left or right forward mounting point bracket for the rear suspension lower link, prior to the time that such corrosion would normally be expected. In certain cases, excessive corrosion in this vicinity may result in the left or right rear suspension lower link bracket becoming detached from the frame, which can affect vehicle handling and potentially cause a crash resulting in property damage or personal injury. Correction: Inspection and repairs will be provided free of charge for vehicles that are ten years old or less. For vehicles over ten years old, GM of Canada will offer the same free remedy, but only if the vehicle is presented to a GM dealer no later than twelve (12) months after the owner notification letter mailing date.
Recall 20000852,416 units in Canada
Suspension
On certain vehicles, paint may have been applied unevenly on the rear axles. In cases where the paint was too thick, the allotted drying time may have resulted in insufficient paint hardness. Should this occur on the surface that contacts the rear axle lower link bracket bolt head and/or nut, the nut may later loosen. If the nut should detach fully separation of the lower link from the rear axle could occur. This may result in loss of vehicle control and a possible crash. Correction: Dealers will remove the rear axle lower trailing link nuts and bolts and replace them with new self-lock nuts and bolts.
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
at 138,000 milesEasley, SCCrash
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
MY SON WAS DRIVING A 1999 ISUZU RODEO WHEN HE HAD AN ACCIDENT. SINCE THERE WERE NO "BRAKE MARKS" ON THE ROAD THE ACCIDENT WAS CONSIDERED TO BE HIS FAULT. HE STATED THAT HE TURNED LEFT FROM A STOP SIGN AND CAR BEGAN TO ACCELERATE ON ITS ON, APPLIED BRAKES AND CAR CONTINUED TO REV UP CAUSING HIM TO LOSE CONTROL, HIT A DITCH, AND LAND CAR ON IT'S SIDE. NO INJURIES EXCEPT SORE WRIST. THE CAR HAS 138,000 MILES
NHTSA complaint #10667617 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 138,000 milesEasley, SCCrash
SERVICE BRAKES
MY SON WAS DRIVING A 1999 ISUZU RODEO WHEN HE HAD AN ACCIDENT. SINCE THERE WERE NO "BRAKE MARKS" ON THE ROAD THE ACCIDENT WAS CONSIDERED TO BE HIS FAULT. HE STATED THAT HE TURNED LEFT FROM A STOP SIGN AND CAR BEGAN TO ACCELERATE ON ITS ON, APPLIED BRAKES AND CAR CONTINUED TO REV UP CAUSING HIM TO LOSE CONTROL, HIT A DITCH, AND LAND CAR ON IT'S SIDE. NO INJURIES EXCEPT SORE WRIST. THE CAR HAS 138,000 MILES
NHTSA complaint #10667617 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 138,420 milesCarbondale, ILFire
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 ISUZU RODEO. WHILE ENTERING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE. HE THEN NOTICED THAT THE WIRING FOR THE ABS UNDERNEATH THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE. HE POURED WATER ON THE WIRES TO EXTINGUISH THE FLAMES. A CERTIFIED MECHANIC STATED THAT A GROUNDED HOT WIRE INSIDE THE ABS PUMP CAUSED THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY AT THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE AND HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY WERE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE FAILURE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 138,420.
NHTSA complaint #10262920 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 150,000 milesCharlton City, MAFire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 ISUZU RODEO. WHILE IDLING AT A STOP SIGN, SMOKE BEGAN EMANATING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE ENTIRE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WAS MELTED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FOR THE 1998 MODEL; HOWEVER, THE CONTACT WOULD HAVE TO PAY $4,200 FOR THE REPAIR SINCE HIS VEHICLE WAS EXCLUDED. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WOULD NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 150,000.
NHTSA complaint #10258306 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 150,000 milesCharlton City, MAFire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
I HAVE A 1999 ISUZU RODEO I KEEP UP WITH ALL WORK THAT NEEDS TO BE DONE DUE TO ONLY HAVING ONE CAR BESIDES ALL THE BASIC TRUCK IS THIRSTY FOR OIL CHECK ONCE A WEEK I NOTICED THE CD PLAYER WOULD NOT SHUT OFF CD GOT STUCK I DID NOT THINK MUCH ABOUT IT I WILL REPLACE THE RADIO THE FOLLOWING WEEK THEN MY WIFE WENT TO WORK ON 1/23/09 IT WAS 8:30 AM MY WIFE CALLED ME UP IN TEARS YELLING THE TRUCK IS ON FIRE GOOD THING IT WAS LESS THEN A 1/4 MILE FROM MY HOUSE I RAN DOWN AND I COULD SMELL THE SMOKE OF BURNING WIRES BY THE TIME I GOT THERE THE FIRE WENT OUT IM GLAD NO ONE GOT HURT I HAD TOWED TO THE REPAIR SHOP TO FIND OUT WHAT HAPPENED I WAS TOLD ON THE 26TH THAT THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THE SAME THING ON THE 1998 MODEL WHEN I CALLED ISUZU THEY TOLD ME I WAS OUT OF LUCK THAT MY TRUCK WAS A 99 NOT A 98 BUT I FOUND OUT FROM MY INSURANCE COMPANY MY TRUCK WAS MADE IN 98 AND WAS CLASSIFIED AS A 99 I CALLED ISUZU AGAIN AND THE SAME THING TO BAD THE TRUCK IS A 99 ITS NOT LIKE ITS A NEW CAR MY INSURANCE COMPANY WANTS AN ESTIMATE FOR THE REPAIRS AND THE REPAIR SHOP CAN NOT FIND A NEW WIRING HARNESS NO ONE WILL RETURN MY CALLS OR THE REPAIR SHOPS CALL SO WE CAN GET PRICES FOR THE HARNESS AND THE COMPUTER AND THAT'S JUST A START I HAVE HAD A RENTAL FOR 2 WEEKS NOW AND LOOKS LIKE 2 MORE WEEKS I DON'T KNOW WHO I SHOULD CALL MY INSURANCE COMPANY IS NOT BUDGING AND ISUZU IS NOT BUDGING AND IM STUCK WITH A HUGE RENTAL BILL I BEEN SEARCHING THE WEB AND FIND SO MANY PEOPLE WITH PROBLEMS LIKE MINE AND ISUZU DOES NOTHING TO SOLVE THERE CHEAP WAYS OF BUILDING TRUCKS NOW I SEE WHY THEY DO NOT SELL CARS IN THE USA ANYMORE THERE ARE 3 SERVICE STATIONS IN MA. AND NOT ONE IS EVEN CLOSE TO WHERE I LIVE AND I HAD ONE TELL ME ITS 10 YEARS OLD NOW TIME FOR A NEW ONE ANYWAY WITH ALL THE PROBLEMS THAT PEOPLE HAVE WITH THESE THINGS WHY DIDN'T ANYONE FORCE THEM TO HAVE MAJOR RECALLS AND THE ONES THEY DO HAVE THEY SAY TO BAD.
NHTSA complaint #10257368 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 96,371 milesLong Beach, CACrash
AIR BAGS
TL*- THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 ISUZU RODEO, AND STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING ON THE ROAD AT 30 MPH THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE SLAMMED THE BRAKES SUDDENLY, CAUSING THE CONTACT TO DO THE SAME. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD SEVERE DAMAGE IN THE FRONT. UPON IMPAQCT, THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS CONCERNING THE AIRBAGS BEFORE AND SUBSEQUENT TO THE ACCIDENT. THE CONTACT COULD PROVIDE PICTURE IF NEEDED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 96,371 MILES.
NHTSA complaint #10186592 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
at 200,000 milesPhoenix, AZ
AIR BAGS
The contact owns a 1999 Isuzu Rodeo. The contact stated that after he started the vehicle, the horn started to sound independently. The contact stated that he had to temporarily remove the fuse for the horn from the steering wheel. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the air bag needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the VIN was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.
NHTSA complaint #11520944 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 200,000 milesPhoenix, AZ
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER CLOCKSPRING/SPIRAL CASSETTE
The contact owns a 1999 Isuzu Rodeo. The contact stated that after he started the vehicle, the horn started to sound independently. The contact stated that he had to temporarily remove the fuse for the horn from the steering wheel. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the air bag needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the VIN was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.
NHTSA complaint #11520944 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Decatur, GA
SUSPENSION
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, 708-423-0910, LOCATED AT 4630 W 95TH STREET, OAK LAWN, IL 60453) WAS CONTACTED AND INDICATED THAT THEY WERE NO LONGER AUTHORIZED TO SERVICE ISUZU VEHICLES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND THE CONTACT WAS WAITING TO RECEIVE A RECOMMENDED DEALER TO DIAGNOSE AND REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE VIN AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #11133276 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Decatur, GA
STRUCTURE:BODY
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, 708-423-0910, LOCATED AT 4630 W 95TH STREET, OAK LAWN, IL 60453) WAS CONTACTED AND INDICATED THAT THEY WERE NO LONGER AUTHORIZED TO SERVICE ISUZU VEHICLES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND THE CONTACT WAS WAITING TO RECEIVE A RECOMMENDED DEALER TO DIAGNOSE AND REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE VIN AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #11133276 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 201,000 milesMiddletown, OH
SUSPENSION
I HAD JUST COME OFF THE HIGHWAY IN MY RODEO AND COME TO A SLOWDOWN ON THE ENTRANCE RAMP TO THE MAIN ROAD AND WHEN I WENT TO TAKE OFF MY TORSION BAR THAT HOLDS MY REAR AXLE IN ON THE DRIVER SIDE COMPLETELY BROKE OFF FROM RUST AND THERE ARE SEVERAL BIG HOLES OF RUST ON THE FRAME OF THIS VEHICLE I HAVE NOTICED BY SEARCHING ON THE INTERNET THAT THIS IS A MAJOR PROBLEM WITH THESE VEHICLES WHICH SHOULD BE RECALLED AND A PAYMENT GIVEN IN FAIRNESS TO THE OWNERS OF THESE VEHICLES FORD HAD THE SAME PROBLEMS WITH THE EARLY 2000S WIND STARS AND I OWN ONE OF THESE WHEN IT WAS TAKEN INTO FORD BECAUSE I RECEIVED A LETTER FROM FORD THEY WOULD NOT RELEASE THE VEHICLE BACK TO ME AND PAID ME FOR THE VEHICLE THIS IS ONLY FAIR THAT ISUZU DOES THIS TO GET THESE UNSAFE VEHICLES OFF THE ROAD I AM SO SURPRISED SOMEONE HAS NOT BEEN KILLED
NHTSA complaint #11118178 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 154,000 milesDE Soto, GA
SERVICE BRAKES
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 ISUZU RODEO. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE ABS ENGAGED, AND AN ABNORMAL NOISE WAS HEARD. AFTER A FEW SECONDS, THE VEHICLE EVENTUALLY STOPPED AND THE ABS WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO INFORMED THE CONTACT OF A PREVIOUS UNKNOWN RECALL. THE MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT THE ABS INTEGRATOR MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT CALLED AN UNKNOWN DEALER LOCATED OVER 200 MILES AWAY AND WAS INFORMED THAT THEY MAY BE UNABLE TO PROVIDE THE PARTS DUE TO THE AGE OF THE VEHICLE AND THE MANUFACTURER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CALLED, BUT THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO REACH ANYONE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 154,000.
NHTSA complaint #11015678 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 169,000 milesMiddletown, OH
SUSPENSION:REAR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 ISUZU RODEO. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE FISHTAILED WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE AND WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT NOTIFIED THE POLICE, BUT A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE CONTACT BELIEVED THAT NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 10V436000 (SUSPENSION) SHOULD APPLY TO THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT HE DID NOT MEET THE GUIDELINES FOR THE RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 169,000.
NHTSA complaint #10970161 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 239,990 milesSpringfield, IL
POWER TRAIN
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 MILEAGE WAS 239,990. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. UPDATED 11/02/16*LJ
NHTSA complaint #10906298 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 239,990 milesSpringfield, IL
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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 MILEAGE WAS 239,990. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. UPDATED 11/02/16*LJ
NHTSA complaint #10906298 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Plainfield, IL
SUSPENSION
FRAME IS DANGEROUSLY RUSTED COMPLETELY.
NHTSA complaint #10875862 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 198,000 milesReisterstown, MD
STRUCTURE:BODY
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 VEHICLE WAS CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 198,000.
NHTSA complaint #10871931 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 198,000 milesReisterstown, MD
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
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 VEHICLE WAS CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 198,000.
NHTSA complaint #10871931 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 137,000 milesSpencer, IN
STRUCTURE:BODY
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.
NHTSA complaint #10789681 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 99,000 milesLakewood, OH
SUSPENSION
THE FRAME IS RUSTED ON MY VEHICLE AND HAS BROKE. I UNDERSTAND THERE IS A RECALL ON THIS VEHICLE
NHTSA complaint #10765306 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 150,000 milesEdgewater, FL
STRUCTURE:BODY
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 ISUZU RODEO. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE REAR SUSPENSION WAS DAMAGED AFTER DRIVING OVER A POTHOLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO DISCOVERED THAT THE DAMAGE WAS CAUSED DUE TO RUSTING AND CORROSION OF THE REAR DRIVER SIDE SUBFRAME. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT ALSO EXPERIENCED RUSTING AND CORROSION OF THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 150,000.
NHTSA complaint #10744543 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 70,000 milesColumbus, OH
STRUCTURE:BODY
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 ISUZU RODEO. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS FUELED, THE FUEL LEAKED FROM UNDER THE REAR DRIVER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRAME ON THE DRIVER SIDE WAS RUSTED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 70,000.
NHTSA complaint #10731044 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 130,000 milesBromley, KY
SUSPENSION
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 IZUZU RODEO. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE FORWARD MOUNTING BRACKET FOR THE REAR SUSPENSION ON THE DRIVER SIDE DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE, CAUSING IT TO VEER TO THE RIGHT. THE CONTACT ALSO NOTICED CORROSION AROUND THE DETACHMENT AREA. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,000.
NHTSA complaint #10730317 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 138,000 milesEasley, SCCrash
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
MY SON WAS DRIVING A 1999 ISUZU RODEO WHEN HE HAD AN ACCIDENT. SINCE THERE WERE NO "BRAKE MARKS" ON THE ROAD THE ACCIDENT WAS CONSIDERED TO BE HIS FAULT. HE STATED THAT HE TURNED LEFT FROM A STOP SIGN AND CAR BEGAN TO ACCELERATE ON ITS ON, APPLIED BRAKES AND CAR CONTINUED TO REV UP CAUSING HIM TO LOSE CONTROL, HIT A DITCH, AND LAND CAR ON IT'S SIDE. NO INJURIES EXCEPT SORE WRIST. THE CAR HAS 138,000 MILES
NHTSA complaint #10667617 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 138,000 milesEasley, SCCrash
SERVICE BRAKES
MY SON WAS DRIVING A 1999 ISUZU RODEO WHEN HE HAD AN ACCIDENT. SINCE THERE WERE NO "BRAKE MARKS" ON THE ROAD THE ACCIDENT WAS CONSIDERED TO BE HIS FAULT. HE STATED THAT HE TURNED LEFT FROM A STOP SIGN AND CAR BEGAN TO ACCELERATE ON ITS ON, APPLIED BRAKES AND CAR CONTINUED TO REV UP CAUSING HIM TO LOSE CONTROL, HIT A DITCH, AND LAND CAR ON IT'S SIDE. NO INJURIES EXCEPT SORE WRIST. THE CAR HAS 138,000 MILES
NHTSA complaint #10667617 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 130,000 milesSaint Louis, MO
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
TL- THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 ISUZU RODEO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE KEY FAILED TO TURN IN THE IGNITION SPORADICALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE STARTER WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE SUSPENSION WAS CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SWAY INTERMITTENTLY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 10V436000 (SUSPENSION). THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,000. PAM
NHTSA complaint #10609577 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 130,000 milesSaint Louis, MO
SUSPENSION
TL- THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 ISUZU RODEO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE KEY FAILED TO TURN IN THE IGNITION SPORADICALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE STARTER WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE SUSPENSION WAS CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SWAY INTERMITTENTLY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 10V436000 (SUSPENSION). THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,000. PAM
NHTSA complaint #10609577 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 160,784 milesWest Jefferson, NC
ENGINE
THE ENGINE BLEW UP. I HAD THE OIL CHANGED AFTER THANKSGIVING 07. STARTED COLLEGE IN JAN. 08, SECOND WEEK IN TRAVILING DOWN ALONG HILL THE ENGINE BLEW UP. IT HAD ONLY BEEN 7 WEEKS SINCE LAST OIL CHANGE.
NHTSA complaint #10604903 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 124,000 milesPelham, NH
SUSPENSION
FOUND THE FRAME IS ROTTED AT THE REAR MOUNT FOR THE REAR SUSPENSION, CAR IS NOT USABLE. I HAD SOLD THE CAR AND IT WAS RETURNED THE RUST IS SO BAD.
NHTSA complaint #10579597 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 151,000 milesCasco, ME
SUSPENSION
WHILE SLOWLY DRIVING ON OUR HOME STREET I WENT OVER A SMALL BUMP IN THE ROAD AND HEARD A LOUD NOISE FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE. OUR MECHANIC ADVISED US THE REAR DRIVER SIDE OF THE FRAME HAD SNAPPED. THE REAR SHOCK ON THAT SIDE PULLED OFF THE FRAME DUE TO THE EXCESSIVE RUST. THE OTHER SIDE SHOWS SIGNS OF EXCESSIVE RUST ALSO. THE CAR IS NOW NOT PASSABLE FOR VEHICLE INSPECTION AND IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. THE REST OF THE CAR LOOKS GREAT.
NHTSA complaint #10576695 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 151,000 milesCasco, ME
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
WHILE SLOWLY DRIVING ON OUR HOME STREET I WENT OVER A SMALL BUMP IN THE ROAD AND HEARD A LOUD NOISE FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE. OUR MECHANIC ADVISED US THE REAR DRIVER SIDE OF THE FRAME HAD SNAPPED. THE REAR SHOCK ON THAT SIDE PULLED OFF THE FRAME DUE TO THE EXCESSIVE RUST. THE OTHER SIDE SHOWS SIGNS OF EXCESSIVE RUST ALSO. THE CAR IS NOW NOT PASSABLE FOR VEHICLE INSPECTION AND IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. THE REST OF THE CAR LOOKS GREAT.
NHTSA complaint #10576695 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.