1997 Isuzu Rodeo Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 1997 Isuzu Rodeo, and owners have filed 118 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 1997 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.
118 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1997 Isuzu Rodeo have filed 118 complaints with NHTSA; 17 describe a crash. Reports cite 14 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 120,481 miles. Complaints peaked in 1999 with 16 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“This specific car with this VIN number is missing the back window and just a piece of wood is covering where the window should be. Grocery bags and rags are sticking out of the wood. A 10 month old ch”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 19, 2023 · Seats
“The truck is eroding away the under carriage and has stated to come through interior effecting the bolts and the supports holding seat down. Also the engine has been replaced twice. Blown knocking eng”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 1, 2018 · Structure
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 1997 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 1997 Isuzu Rodeo
How do I know if my 1997 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.