1994 Isuzu Rodeo problems
Owners have filed 122 complaints about the 1994 Isuzu Rodeo with NHTSA. Power train accounts for 13.1% of them — narrowly the most common, ahead of engine and engine cooling at 12.3%.
Complaints122
Crashes6
Fires2
Injuries13
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Power train 13.1% · 16
Engine and engine cooling 12.3% · 15
Electrical system 10.7% · 13
Service brakes, hydraulic 8.2% · 10
Wheels 8.2% · 10
Latches/locks/linkages 7.4% · 9
Vehicle speed control 6.6% · 8
Visibility 6.6% · 8
Severity
Of those complaints, 6 describe a crash, 2 describe a fire and 13 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 10 model years of the Isuzu Rodeo in this data, 1994 sits 7th by complaint volume. 1999 draws the most.
Filings are rising — 7 in the last three years against 6 in the three before. For a vehicle this age that usually points to a wear-related failure owners are hitting now.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 136,000 miles.
In owners' own words
Automatic transmission wire harness deteriorated do to excessive heat, routed to close to catalytic converter causing vehicle not to shift and disabling both transmission warning lights. Vehicle only has 78k miles on it and wire covering/insulation should not be literally burned away with such low miles on the vehicle. Power train · reported at 78,000 miles
While driving at 50 mph, automatic transmission failed to work. Consumer took vehicle to dealership to have transmission checked. Was informed by dealer that transmission was replaced once before. Power train · reported at 100,000 miles
While descending from 4 wheel drive to 2 wheel drive/shifting into 2nd gear, vehicle accelerated, vehicle popped back into 4 wheel drive, causing accident. Power train
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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