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Isuzu Rodeo recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 12 recall campaigns and 2,239 owner complaints for the Isuzu Rodeo, covering model years 1995 to 2008. The 1999 model year drew the most complaints (550), and Structure is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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  • 12 recall campaigns on file
  • 2,239 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 11 model years with data (1995–2008)
  • most complaints: 1999 (550 for that model year)
  • top component: Structure (532 complaints)
  • latest recall 13V547000 (reported Oct 31, 2013)
  • 273 complaints reporting a crash (12.2%)
  • 25 complaints reporting a fire (1.1%)
  • 113 complaints reporting an injury (5.0%)
  • 4 complaints reporting a death (0.2%)

Isuzu Rodeo complaints by model year

11 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 1999 model year has the most complaints: 550 of 2,239, or 24.6%. Next come 1998 (478) and 2001 (389). The fewest are for 2008, with 1 complaint.

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years
Isuzu Rodeo owner complaints to NHTSA by model year, 1995–2008Column chart of 2,239 complaints across 14 model years. The highest is 1999 with 550. The full figures are in the table below the chart.1995: 176 complaints17619951996: 97 complaints9719961997: 118 complaints11819971998: 478 complaints47819981999: 550 complaints55019992000: 274 complaints27420002001: 389 complaints38920012002: 101 complaints10120022003: 16 complaints1620032004: 39 complaints3920042005: 0 complaints20052006: 0 complaints20062007: 0 complaints20072008: 1 complaint12008
Isuzu Rodeo complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Isuzu Rodeo complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
1995176281192
19969717291
1997118170100
1998478812240
1999550768251
2000274237110
2001389183100
20021018140
2003162000
2004393110
200810000
All model years2,239273251134

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Isuzu Rodeo components

top 15 · NHTSA categories

Structure is the component named most often, in 532 complaints (23.8% of all 2,239), followed by Service Brakes, Hydraulic (513) and Suspension (375).

Components named most often in Isuzu Rodeo complaints (top 15)
Components named most often in Isuzu Rodeo complaints (top 15)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Structure53223.8%
Service Brakes, Hydraulic51322.9%
Suspension37516.7%
Engine and Engine Cooling22310.0%
Power Train1496.7%
Electrical System1325.9%
Vehicle Speed Control1235.5%
Fuel System, Other1024.6%
Fuel System, Gasoline974.3%
Wheels904.0%
Air Bags894.0%
Visibility582.6%
Tires552.5%
Unknown or Other532.4%
Steering492.2%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

  • They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
  • Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
  • Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
  • One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
  • Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Isuzu Rodeo recalls

12 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name Rodeo, newest first. The 12 campaigns cover model years 1995 to 2004. The 1998 and 2001 model years appear in the most campaigns (4 each).

  • 12 recall campaigns
Isuzu Rodeo recall campaigns covering each model year
DecadeYears ending in 0Years ending in 1Years ending in 2Years ending in 3Years ending in 4Years ending in 5Years ending in 6Years ending in 7Years ending in 8Years ending in 9
1995: 1 campaign1996: no campaigns1997: no campaigns1998: 4 campaigns1999: 3 campaigns
2000: 3 campaigns2001: 4 campaigns2002: 2 campaigns2003: 3 campaigns2004: 2 campaigns
Highlighted: the model years with the most campaigns.

  1. NHTSA campaign 13V547000

    Reported

    Suspension › Rear

    Model years 2003–2004

    Isuzu Manufacturing Services of America, Inc (Isuzu) is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 Rodeo and Axiom, and 2003 Rodeo Sport vehicles that were originally sold in, or are currently registered in, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, the District of Columbia, West Virginia, Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Kentucky and Missouri. These vehicles may experience excessive corrosion near the forward mounting point bracket for the left or right rear suspension lower link.

    Consequence:
    The corrosion may allow the bracket to detach from the frame, impacting vehicle handling and increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Isuzu will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear suspension lower link bracket area. For vehicles in which little or no corrosion is found, the area will be treated with an anti-corrosive compound. For vehicles in which corrosion has damaged the rear suspension lower link bracket and affected its connection to the vehicle frame, a reinforcement bracket will be installed. In the event the corrosion is so severe that the reinforcement bracket remedy would not be sufficient, Isuzu will offer to repurchase the vehicle for an amount based on the Kelley Blue Book "Private Party" price. All inspections and remedies will be provided free of charge for vehicles that are 10 years old or less. For vehicles older than 10 years, Isuzu will offer a free remedy, but only if the vehicle is presented to an Isuzu service facility dealer within 12 months of when owner notifications were issued, after that time owners will be charged for the repairs. The recall is expected to begin in mid-December 2013. Isuzu owners may contact Isuzu at 1-800-255-6727.

    Filed by Isuzu Motors Limited

  2. NHTSA campaign 10V436000

    Reported

    Suspension › Rear

    Model years 1998–2002

    Isuzu is recalling certain model year 1998-2002 Isuzu Rodeo and model year 2002 Isuzu Axiom vehicles, and Honda is recalling certain 1998-2002 Honda Passport vehicles, that were originally sold, or are currently registered, in the states of Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, the District of Columbia, West Virginia, Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, and Kentucky. Vehicles that have experienced sustained exposure to highly corrosive materials used in some jurisdictions for road deicing purposes may experience excessive corrosion in the vicinity of the forward mounting point bracket for the left or right rear suspension lower link prior to the time that such corrosion would normally be expected.

    Consequence:
    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.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect the rear suspension lower link bracket area. For vehicles in which little or no corrosion is found, the area will be treated with an anti-corrosive compound. For vehicles in which corrosion has damaged the rear suspension lower link bracket and affected its connection to the vehicle frame, a reinforcement bracket will be installed. In the rare event the corrosion is so severe that the reinforcement bracket remedy would not be appropriate, a repurchase offer will be extended to the vehicle's owner. All inspections and remedies will be provided free of charge for vehicles that are 10 years old or less. For vehicles older than 10 years, Isuzu will offer a free remedy, but only if the vehicle is presented to an Isuzu service facility, or Honda dealer (as applicable), dealer within 12 months of when owner notifications were issued. The safety recall began on December 10, 2010. Isuzu owners may contact Isuzu at 1-800-255-6727. Honda owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009.

    Filed by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

  3. NHTSA campaign 05V466000

    Reported

    Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump

    Model years 2002–2004

    Certain sport utility vehicles that have been exposed to fuel contaminated with silicon may develop small pin holes in the fuel pump feed port. Silicon has been identified in the fuel systems of affected vehicles and in certain fuel available in the region of tyler, Texas. This recall will be launched for vehicles registered in Texas and the four surrounding states: Oklahoma, Arkansas, New Mexico and Louisiana.

    Consequence:
    A fuel leak could lead to a vehicle fire.
    Remedy:
    For vehicles registered in the states identified above, dealers will provide a new cover over the existing feed port on the fuel pump or, if the existing feed port has already been damaged, dealers will install a new fuel pump that is equipped with the new cover. The new cover will be made of a different material. The recall began on November 25, 2005. Owners may contact Isuzu at 1-800-255-6727.

    Filed by Isuzu Motors Limited

  4. NHTSA campaign 03V390000

    Reported

    Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Brake Fluid Low Warning › Lamp

    Model year 2003

    Certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 101, "controls and displays." The brake warning lamp would not illuminate in the event of decreased brake fluid volume.

    Remedy:
    The diodes have been replaced. All vehicles have been repaired.

    Filed by Isuzu Motors Limited

  5. NHTSA campaign 02V213000

    Reported

    Air Bags › Frontal

    Model years 2000–2001

    On certain sport utility vehicles, the passenger-side air bag inflator modules were manufactured and shipped without a necessary component known as a check valve pin.

    Consequence:
    In the event of a crash, the air bag will not inflate properly or sufficiently resulting in an increased risk of injury to the seat occupant.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the passenger side air bag. Owner notification is expected to begin during August or September 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Isuzu at 1-800-643-4070.

    Filed by Isuzu Motors Limited

  6. NHTSA campaign 01V055000

    Reported

    Air Bags › Frontal

    Model years 2000–2001

    Vehicle description: certain sport utility vehicles were built with the inflators in the passenger side air bag modules having the wrong amount of generant.

    Consequence:
    In the event of a crash that would trigger a passenger air bag deployment, too much generant can cause the inflator module to explode. If the air bag module explodes, metal and plastic debris could cause severe injury to vehicle occupants.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the passenger side air bag unit.

    Filed by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

  7. NHTSA campaign 00V298000

    Reported

    Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings

    Model year 2001

    Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. During the manufacture of certain fuel return hoses, incorrect rubber material for the outer layer was used.

    Consequence:
    The fuel return hose does not meet ozone-resistant specifications, and could ultimately crack, causing fuel leakage. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect the vehicle to determine if the vehicle was equipped with an incorrect hose. If it is incorrect, dealers will replace it.

    Filed by Isuzu Motors Limited

  8. NHTSA campaign 00V121001

    Reported

    Structure › Body

    Model year 1999

    Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. These vehicles fail to comply with the performance requirements of FMVSS No. 201, "occupant protection in interior impact."

    Consequence:
    In the event of a crash, personal injury could occur.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will modify the interior of your vehicle.

    Filed by Isuzu Motors Limited

  9. NHTSA campaign 00V058000

    Reported

    Suspension › Rear

    Model years 1998–1999

    Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. Paint was applied unevenly on the rear axles, resulting in insufficient paint hardness. Should this occur on the surface that contacts the rear axle lower link bracket bolt head and/or nut, the nut may loosen.

    Consequence:
    The bolt could detach fully, causing separation of the lower link from the rear axle, increasing the risk of loss of vehicle control.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the rear axle lower link joint nut and bolt.

    Filed by Isuzu Motors Limited

  10. NHTSA campaign 98V170000

    Reported

    Electrical System › Wiring › Front Underhood

    Model year 1998

    Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. A ground connection terminal was not properly crimped in the supplier's engine wiring harness manufacturing line. This improper crimping process can leave an impression on the terminal that will eventually cause a stress fracture. S

    Consequence:
    If a terminal is fractured, the powertrain control module (PCM) can receive an erroneous signal indicating a high vehicle speed, thereby causing the PCM to cut the fuel, causing a 'no-start' condition, or a possible engine stall.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the wiring harness on these vehicles.

    Filed by Isuzu Motors Limited

Show 2 more recalls

  1. NHTSA campaign 97V206001

    Reported

    Unknown or Other

    Model year 1998

    Vehicle description: multi-purpose passenger vehicles equipped with a driver's side optional equipment rubber floor mat. Repeated movement of the driver's feet and actuation of the accelerator pedal can result in a shifting of the mat's position. This shifting can cause an interference with the accelerator pedal.

    Consequence:
    This could cause a restriction of the pedal's return to the idle position, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
    Remedy:
    Isuzu is asking for the return of the floor mat set and will reimburse owners for the cost of the rubber floor mat set along with any return shipping costs.

    Filed by Isuzu Motors Limited

  2. NHTSA campaign 97V034001

    Reported

    Electrical System › Alternator/Generator/Regulator

    Model year 1995

    An integrated circuit within the voltage regulator can contain manufacturing errors.

    Consequence:
    This can cause excessive electrical charging of the vehicle's alternator, resulting in engine control malfunction, and/or eventual engine stall.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the voltage regulator with a new regulator.

    Filed by Isuzu Motors Limited

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it; older campaigns, which NHTSA stores in capital letters, are shown in sentence case. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means
What each recall field means
FieldWhat it tells you
Campaign numberNHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
ComponentThe system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
SummaryWhat the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
ConsequenceThe safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
RemedyWhat the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.
  • Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
  • A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
  • Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Isuzu Rodeo questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Isuzu Rodeo have?

NHTSA lists 12 vehicle recall campaigns for the Isuzu Rodeo, covering model years 1995 to 2008. The most recent, 13V547000, was reported on October 31, 2013 and is filed under “Suspension”. The 1998 and 2001 model years are covered by the most campaigns (4 each).

Which Isuzu Rodeo model year has the most complaints?

The 1999 model year, with 550 of the 2,239 complaints in NHTSA’s file (24.6%). The next are 1998 (478) and 2001 (389). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common Isuzu Rodeo complaint?

Structure is the component named most often: 532 complaints, or 23.8% of all 2,239. Service Brakes, Hydraulic (513) and Suspension (375) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Isuzu Rodeo?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Isuzu dealer.

How many Isuzu Rodeo complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 2,239 complaints, 273 report a crash, 25 a fire, 113 at least one injury and 4 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.