1999 Isuzu Rodeo problems
Owners have filed 735 complaints about the 1999 Isuzu Rodeo with NHTSA. Service brakes, hydraulic account for 27.1% of them — the clear leader, ahead of suspension at 11.7%.
Complaints735
Crashes94
Fires9
Injuries41
Deaths2
What owners report breaking
Service brakes, hydraulic 27.1% · 199
Suspension 11.7% · 86
Structure 10.1% · 74
Engine and engine cooling 7.9% · 58
Fuel system, other 7.6% · 56
Vehicle speed control 5.6% · 41
Power train 5.4% · 40
Fuel system, gasoline 4.8% · 35
Severity
Of those complaints, 94 describe a crash, 9 describe a fire, 41 report an injury and 2 report a death.
Reading the numbers
Across the 10 model years of the Isuzu Rodeo in this data, 1999 draws the most complaints of any of them.
Filings have fallen off, 7 in the last three years against 23 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 74,088 miles.
In owners' own words
Dt: the contact stated there was a problem with the abs. While driving at 25 mph on slippery roads abs failed, causing extended stopping distance. Nhtsa recall campaign 02i002000 regarding the abs was issued. The parts needed to repair the vehicle were not available at the local dealership. The manufacturer confirmed the parts were not available. The vehicle was not inspected. *Ak updated 02/07/06. Service brakes, hydraulic · reported at 40,000 miles
The brake system on this vehicle has been worked on 4 times this year. They brakes are usually good for a couple of weeks. They brakes stop then jumps forward. Just had the dealer repair the abs system 2 weeks ago now the brakes are squealing and going to the floor. Just barely stops. Have read over a hundred reviews about brake problems and also the gas gauge not working for the second time in 3 years. Service brakes, hydraulic · reported at 50,000 miles
Upon arrival to the dealership to have recall repairs for the abs 02i002000 performed consumer was told,they were too busy and they wouldn't be able to do it. This was after they had told the consumer to bring the vehicle in the day before, and no appointment was necessary. Also, consumer was told to bring vehicle back on monday which was not am opportune time due to travel arrangement for that day. Service brakes, hydraulic
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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