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Isuzu Rodeo Recalls & Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA lists 16 safety recalls and 2,477 owner complaints across 15 model years of the Isuzu Rodeo (1991–2008). The most-complained-about year is 1999.

16
safety recalls, all years
2,477
owner complaints, all years
1994
year with most recalls
1999
year with most complaints

Pick your Isuzu Rodeo model year

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2008 Isuzu Rodeo01
2004 Isuzu Rodeo239
2003 Isuzu Rodeo316
2002 Isuzu Rodeo2101
2001 Isuzu Rodeo4389
2000 Isuzu Rodeo3274
1999 Isuzu Rodeo3550
1998 Isuzu Rodeo4478
1997 Isuzu Rodeo0118
1996 Isuzu Rodeo097
1995 Isuzu Rodeo1176
1994 Isuzu Rodeo482
1993 Isuzu Rodeo134
1992 Isuzu Rodeo080
1991 Isuzu Rodeo142

What Isuzu Rodeo owners complain about

Across all model years, owners have filed 2,477 complaints with NHTSA. The 1999 model year has the most, with 550.

All Isuzu Rodeo recalls (16)

Every NHTSA safety campaign that lists a Isuzu Rodeo, most recent first, with the model years each one covers.

  1. Suspension: rear

    NHTSA 13V547000 Reported 8,816 vehicles potentially affected Isuzu Manufacturing Services of America

    Isuzu Manufacturing Services of America, Inc (Isuzu) is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 Rodeo and Axiom, and 2003 Rodeo Sport vehicles that were originally sold in, or are currently registered in, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, the…

    Remedy: Isuzu will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear suspension lower link bracket area. For vehicles in which little or no corrosion is found, the area will be treated with an anti-corrosive compound. For…

    Model years: 2003, 2004

  2. Suspension: rear

    NHTSA 10V436000 Reported 149,992 vehicles potentially affected ISUZU MANUFACTURING SERVICES OF AMERICA

    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,…

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rear suspension lower link bracket area. For vehicles in which little or no corrosion is found, the area will be treated with an anti-corrosive compound. For vehicles in which corrosion has…

    Model years: 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002

  3. Fuel pump (fuel system)

    NHTSA 05V466000 Reported 15,515 vehicles potentially affected ISUZU MANUFACTURING SERVICES OF AMERICA

    Certain sport utility vehicles that have been exposed to fuel contaminated with silicon may develop small pin holes in the fuel pump feed port. Silicon has been identified in the fuel systems of affected vehicles and in certain fuel available in the region of tyler, texas. This recall will be launched for vehicles registered in texas…

    Remedy: For vehicles registered in the states identified above, dealers will provide a new cover over the existing feed port on the fuel pump or, if the existing feed port has already been damaged, dealers will install a new…

    Model years: 2002, 2003, 2004

  4. Lamp (service brakes)

    NHTSA 03V390000 Reported 55 vehicles potentially affected ISUZU MOTORS LIMITED

    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.

    Remedy: The diodes have been replaced. All vehicles have been repaired.

    Model years: 2003

  5. Buckle assembly (seat belts)

    NHTSA 02V281000 Reported 14,449 vehicles potentially affected ISUZU MOTORS LIMITED

    On certain sport utility vehicles and pickup trucks, the latch plate used in the seat belt buckle was not manufactured according to design dimensions. If the seat belt tongue is inserted slowly at an angle into the buckle, there is a possibility of partial engagement.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the buckle and, if necessary, replace the buckle assembly with a new buckle. Owner notification is expected to begin during mid-december 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer…

    Model years: 1994

  6. Air bags: frontal

    NHTSA 02V213000 Reported 15 vehicles potentially affected ISUZU MOTORS LIMITED

    On certain sport utility vehicles, the passenger-side air bag inflator modules were manufactured and shipped without a necessary component known as a check valve pin.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the passenger side air bag. Owner notification is expected to begin during august or september 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not…

    Model years: 2000, 2001

  7. Air bags: frontal

    NHTSA 01V055000 Reported 3 vehicles potentially affected ISUZU MOTORS LIMITED

    Vehicle description: certain sport utility vehicles were built with the inflators in the passenger side air bag modules having the wrong amount of generant.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the passenger side air bag unit.

    Model years: 2000, 2001

  8. Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (fuel system)

    NHTSA 00V298000 Reported 3,052 vehicles potentially affected ISUZU MOTORS LIMITED

    Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. During the manufacture of certain fuel return hoses, incorrect rubber material for the outer layer was used.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the vehicle to determine if the vehicle was equipped with an incorrect hose. If it is incorrect, dealers will replace it.

    Model years: 2001

  9. Body (structure)

    NHTSA 00V121001 Reported 45,252 vehicles potentially affected ISUZU MOTORS LIMITED

    Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. These vehicles fail to comply with the performance requirements of FMVSS no. 201, "occupant protection in interior impact."

    Remedy: Dealers will modify the interior of your vehicle.

    Model years: 1999

  10. Suspension: rear

    NHTSA 00V058000 Reported 213,736 vehicles potentially affected ISUZU MOTORS LIMITED

    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.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the rear axle lower link joint nut and bolt.

    Model years: 1998, 1999

  11. Electrical system: front underhood

    NHTSA 98V170000 Reported 55,475 vehicles potentially affected ISUZU MOTORS LIMITED

    Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. A ground connection terminal was not properly crimped in the supplier's engine wiring harness manufacturing line. This improper crimping process can leave an impression on the terminal that will eventually cause a stress fracture. S

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the wiring harness on these vehicles.

    Model years: 1998

  12. Unknown or other

    NHTSA 97V206001 Reported 233 vehicles potentially affected ISUZU MOTORS LIMITED

    Vehicle description: multi-purpose passenger vehicles equipped with a driver's side optional equipment rubber floor mat. Repeated movement of the driver's feet and actuation of the accelerator pedal can result in a shifting of the mat's position. This shifting can cause an interference with the accelerator pedal.

    Remedy: Isuzu is asking for the return of the floor mat set and will reimburse owners for the cost of the rubber floor mat set along with any return shipping costs.

    Model years: 1998

  13. Alternator/generator/regulator (electrical system)

    NHTSA 97V034001 Reported 118,485 vehicles potentially affected ISUZU MOTORS LIMITED

    An integrated circuit within the voltage regulator can contain manufacturing errors.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the voltage regulator with a new regulator.

    Model years: 1994, 1995

  14. Buckle assembly (seat belts)

    NHTSA 96V170002 Reported 36,075 vehicles potentially affected ISUZU MOTORS LIMITED

    The latch plate used in the seat belt buckle was not manufactured according to design dimensions. If the seat belt tongue is inserted slowly at an angle into the buckle, there is a possibility of partial engagement.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the buckle and, if necessary, replace the buckle assembly with a new buckle.

    Model years: 1994

  15. Engine (engine and engine cooling)

    NHTSA 94V132000 Reported 122,297 vehicles potentially affected ISUZU MOTORS LIMITED

    Constant expansion and contraction of the cylinder head causes the camshaft seal end plug can become dislodged from the cylinder head. This allows oil to leak from the camshaft.

    Remedy: Dealers will install camshaft end seal plug retainer plates.

    Model years: 1993, 1994

  16. Automatic transmission (power train)

    NHTSA 91V118000 Reported 3,023 vehicles potentially affected ISUZU MOTORS LIMITED

    The transmission fluid level gauges (dip sticks) installed in these vehicles are not to designed specifications. The gauge indicates that transmission fluid should be added when it is at the correct level.

    Remedy: Replace oil level gauge and notify owners to use only the specified amount of automatic transmission fluid.

    Model years: 1991

Other Isuzu models

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.