1997 Isuzu Rodeo problems
Owners have filed 167 complaints about the 1997 Isuzu Rodeo with NHTSA. Structure accounts for 20.4% of them — the clear leader, ahead of engine and engine cooling at 10.2%.
Complaints167
Crashes17
Fires0
Injuries14
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Structure 20.4% · 34
Engine and engine cooling 10.2% · 17
Wheels 9.6% · 16
Air bags 7.8% · 13
Vehicle speed control 6.6% · 11
Power train 6.0% · 10
Electrical system 5.4% · 9
Service brakes, hydraulic 5.4% · 9
Severity
Of those complaints, 17 describe a crash and 14 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 10 model years of the Isuzu Rodeo in this data, 1997 sits 6th by complaint volume. 1999 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 8 in the last three years against 16 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 125,000 miles.
In owners' own words
The contact owns a 1997 Isuzu Rodeo. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for routine service when the technician detected that the front passenger main frame rail was completely rusted. The extensive damages were beyond repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 125,000. Structure · reported at 125,000 miles
I own a 1997 Isuzu Rodeo; I am the original owner of this vehicle. The frame of my Rodeo is rusting away. I saw a report on the news last night regarding rodeos and passports and the safety issues involved with these rusting frames. The news reported a nhtsa study on this issue. The report suggested that a complaint be filed with nhtsa. Structure · reported at 126,500 miles
The contact owns a 1997 Isuzu Rodeo. The contact stated the frame was rusted and corroded. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who inspected the frame and stated they were not able to repair the vehicle due to the extreme rust and corrosion. The vehicle was not repair. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 118,418. Structure · reported at 118,418 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
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