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1991 Isuzu RodeoProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 42 owner complaints about the 1991 Isuzu Rodeo, most often about the power train. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexSolid year46% below the Rodeo median · #11 of 14 years by complaints
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints4220 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage180kPower train, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 20, 2008. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1991 Isuzu Rodeo has problems

42 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Power train125
Engine and engine cooling75
Service brakes, hydraulic61
Electrical system64
Seat belts40
Structure40
Suspension22
Vehicle speed control20
Fuel system, other22
3 other systems41

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

1991 Isuzu Rodeo recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Power train: automatic transmission

Recall 91V-118 · Jul 12, 1991 · 3,023 vehicles

Risk. ADDING MORE TRANSMISSION FLUID THAN REQUIRED WILL CAUSETHE FLUID TO LEAK THROUGH THE FLUID LEVEL GAUGE TUBE ONTO THE MANIFOLD AS THEENGINE TEMPERATURE RISES.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Isuzu.

Best & worst years

1991 vs. every other Rodeo year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Rodeo median. How we score

'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'08
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

1991 Isuzu Rodeo safety ratings

1991 Isuzu Rodeo 4-DR. in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • Stability control: No
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1991 Isuzu Rodeo, and the recalls they led to.

  1. TAKATA SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILUREEA95009 · closed Aug 2, 1995
    Led to recall 95V-103
In owners' words

What Rodeo owners report

Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

DT: VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED IN A FIRE. TRANSMISSION INDICATOR LIGHT CAME ON, AND DRIVER PULLED OVER AND SAW FLAMES COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. VEHICLE HAD A RECALL BUT CALLERS VEHICLE WAS NOT INVOLVED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. ATTEMPTS WERE MADE TO CONTACT MANUFACTURER, BUT CALLER COULDN'T REACH…
Complaint 10123728 · Jun 1, 2005 · 180,000 miles
WHOLE DIFFERENTIAL WENT OUT VEHICLE IS ONLY FOUR YEARS OLD ISUZU HAVE PUT IN MANY CALL TO MANUFACTURER WITH NO ASSISTANT. TT
Complaint 969435 · Jul 26, 1995
VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE DUE TO LEAKAGE OF TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAKAGE AND SPRAYED ON DRIVER CAUSING 2ND DEGREE BURNS TO FACE AND ARMS. TT
Complaint 959188 · Jan 26, 1995

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