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Isuzu Rodeo

Data refreshed May 30, 2026

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Complaints

2,476

Active records

Recalls

19

Active records

TSBs

174

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

9

Injuries

201

Crashes

292

Fires

60

Top reported issues — Isuzu Rodeo

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Condition issue

1,317

Operating state

601

Braking behavior

443

Reporting mechanism

347

Driver assistance issue

261

Noise

207

Engine behavior

187

Vibration/harshness

146

Fluid issue

139

Safety restraint issue

125

Safety restraint behavior

107

Thermal issue

100

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

94

Access/entry issue

78

Ride/handling behavior

75

Performance issue

70

Electrical issue

49

Steering behavior

37

Recent change

30

Starting behavior

27

Smell

26

HVAC behavior

21

Lighting behavior

21

Powering on/off behavior

15

Wiper/washer behavior

14

Infotainment behavior

13

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2002 ISUZU RODEO

Filed Mar 13, 2026


The contact owns a 2002 Isuzu Rodeo. The contact recently became aware of severe corrosion on the frame of the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 10V436000 (Suspension) approximately 10 years ago. The contact believed that the recall repair should have covered more than just the rear suspension and that the entire subframe should have been included. The vehicle was taken to two independent Collision Centers and was advised that the cost of…

2002 ISUZU RODEO

Filed Sep 16, 2025


Fire

The contact owns a 2002 Isuzu Rodeo. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 50 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that as she was coasting to the right to stop on the shoulder, she observed that there was smoke in the cabin. The contact stated that after she stopped, she opened the driver's side passenger door and saw that smoke was emitting from under the passenger seat, which had been folded over in cargo mode. The contact lifted the seat and saw that the seat back…

2004 ISUZU RODEO

Filed Jan 31, 2024


My car continues to smell like gas despite fuel pump and lines having been replaced. The smell is very strong. Don’t see any type of leakage

2004 ISUZU RODEO

Filed May 27, 2023


In Florida, I purchased my 2004 Isuzu Rodeo March 2005 at 134 miles. I've always had issues, but didn't know how to articulate the issues. My truck sits/leans to the right and low in the back. It is uneven as if the shocks or struts are off. Driving one night, the truck slams down/drops low out of no where while driving. When I am driving and need to brake, I have to brake then brake again. I dare not make any sharp turns by parking or anything it's like the truck will slip or axels bend. I…

1999 ISUZU RODEO

Filed May 8, 2023


The contact owns a 1999 Isuzu Rodeo. The contact stated that after he started the vehicle, the horn started to sound independently. The contact stated that he had to temporarily remove the fuse for the horn from the steering wheel. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the air bag needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure…

1997 ISUZU RODEO

Filed Mar 19, 2023


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 child travels in this car in freezing cold weather conditions. Back seat rests were also missing from this vehicle so child is very unsafe in this vehicle

2002 ISUZU RODEO

Filed Oct 5, 2022


The contact's son owns a 2002 Isuzu Rodeo. The contact stated while driving downhill at 40 MPH around a curve with a child sitting in the rear seat, the brake pedal was depressed but the vehicle failed to respond. Additionally, the contact stated that upon turning the steering wheel, the vehicle failed to respond as needed. The contact continued driving until the vehicle responded. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred while her son was driving the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an…

2002 ISUZU RODEO

Filed Nov 27, 2021


Frame rust condition which makes the SUV un repairable

2000 ISUZU RODEO

Filed Feb 26, 2021


EXCESSIVE CORROSION MAY RESULT IN THE LEFT OR RIGHT REAR SUSPENSION LOWER LINK BRACKET BECOMING DETACHED FROM THE FRAME, WHICH CAN AFFECT VEHICLE HANDLING AND POTENTIALLY CAUSE A CRASH

2001 ISUZU RODEO

Filed Oct 30, 2020


AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON AND OFF . WENT FOR INSPECTION TWICE PAID $99 DOLLARS FOR THE PLACE TO FIX FOR INSPECTION AND LIGHT IS BACK ON AGAIN. HE SAID THE AIR BAG MAY NEED TO BE REPLACED

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Updated May 30, 2026. Refreshed nightly.