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1994 Isuzu Rodeo Recalls, Complaints & Specs

4 safety recalls list the 1994 Isuzu Rodeo, and owners have filed 82 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

4
safety recalls
82
owner complaints to NHTSA
6 / 1
complaints citing a crash / fire
15–16
MPG combined (EPA)

4 safety recalls for the 1994 Isuzu Rodeo

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. 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…

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

82 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 1994 Isuzu Rodeo have filed 82 complaints with NHTSA; 6 describe a crash and 1 describe a fire. Reports cite 13 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 117,137 miles. Complaints peaked in 1995 with 19 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“Tl* the contact owns a 1994 isuzu rodeo. The contact stated that there was severe rusting on the base of the vehicle. The dealer was not notified. The manufacturer was notified, but denied any assista”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 7, 2012 · Structure

“Tl* the contact owns a 1994 isuzu rodeo. While driving approximately 40 MPH the contact noticed smoke coming from underneath the hood. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated the c”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 11, 2011 · Engine and engine cooling

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 1994 Isuzu Rodeo (Rodeo 2WD, Rodeo 4WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.

Combined15–16 mpg
City / Highway14–15 / 17–18
FuelRegular
EPA classSpecial Purpose Vehicles
Engine4/6 cyl, 2.6/3.2 L
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd; Manual 5-spd

Compare Isuzu Rodeo model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Isuzu Rodeo model year in NHTSA's database.

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

Checking a specific 1994 Isuzu Rodeo

How do I know if my 1994 Isuzu Rodeo 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. 4 campaigns currently list the 1994 Isuzu Rodeo; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

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 (for example 02V281000).

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.

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.