1999 Isuzu Rodeo Sport Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 1999 Isuzu Rodeo Sport, and owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 1999 Isuzu Rodeo Sport. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1999 Isuzu Rodeo Sport have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA; 2 describe a crash. Reports cite 1 injury and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 97,884 miles. Complaints peaked in 2004 with 4 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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 increas”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 10, 2015 · Service brakes
“**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.*”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 6, 2014 · Suspension
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 1999 Isuzu Rodeo (Rodeo 2WD, Rodeo 4WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 16–20 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 15–18 / 19–22 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| Engine | 4/6 cyl, 2.2/3.2 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd; Manual 5-spd |
Compare Isuzu Rodeo Sport model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Isuzu Rodeo Sport model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 Isuzu Rodeo Sport | 0 | 8 |
| 1999 Isuzu Rodeo Sport | 0 | 14 |
| 2000 Isuzu Rodeo Sport | 0 | 12 |
| 2001 Isuzu Rodeo Sport | 1 | 49 |
| 2002 Isuzu Rodeo Sport | 2 | 23 |
| 2003 Isuzu Rodeo Sport | 2 | 1 |
Checking a specific 1999 Isuzu Rodeo Sport
How do I know if my 1999 Isuzu Rodeo Sport has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Isuzu dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number.
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.