1996 Isuzu Rodeo Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 1996 Isuzu Rodeo, and owners have filed 97 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 1996 Isuzu Rodeo. 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.
97 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1996 Isuzu Rodeo have filed 97 complaints with NHTSA; 17 describe a crash and 2 describe a fire. Reports cite 12 injuries and 1 death. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 123,553 miles. Complaints peaked in 1998 with 22 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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 ca”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 18, 2019 · Air bags
“The frame of this vehicle is rusted excessively and is deemed by qualified mechanics as not roadworthy. All other parts of the vehicle work properly and the vehicle still looks great. *tr”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 27, 2014 · Suspension
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 1996 Isuzu Rodeo (Rodeo 2WD, Rodeo 4WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 15–18 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 14–17 / 17–20 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Special Purpose Vehicles |
| Engine | 4/6 cyl, 2.6/3.2 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 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 year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 Isuzu Rodeo | 1 | 42 |
| 1992 Isuzu Rodeo | 0 | 80 |
| 1993 Isuzu Rodeo | 1 | 34 |
| 1994 Isuzu Rodeo | 4 | 82 |
| 1995 Isuzu Rodeo | 1 | 176 |
| 1996 Isuzu Rodeo | 0 | 97 |
| 1997 Isuzu Rodeo | 0 | 118 |
| 1998 Isuzu Rodeo | 4 | 478 |
| 1999 Isuzu Rodeo | 3 | 550 |
| 2000 Isuzu Rodeo | 3 | 274 |
| 2001 Isuzu Rodeo | 4 | 389 |
| 2002 Isuzu Rodeo | 2 | 101 |
| 2003 Isuzu Rodeo | 3 | 16 |
| 2004 Isuzu Rodeo | 2 | 39 |
| 2008 Isuzu Rodeo | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 1996 Isuzu Rodeo
How do I know if my 1996 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.
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.
Other Isuzu models
- Trooper576 complaints
- Ascender205 complaints
- Amigo185 complaints
- Axiom158 complaints
- Hombre122 complaints
- Rodeo Sport107 complaints
- Vehicross69 complaints
- Pickup Truck67 complaints
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.