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1994 Isuzu RodeoProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 82 owner complaints about the 1994 Isuzu Rodeo, most often about the power train. It is covered by 4 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexSolid year31% below the Rodeo median · #10 of 14 years by complaints
Safety recalls4Free fix at dealersOwner complaints8212 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage89kPower train, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 7, 2012. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1994 Isuzu Rodeo has problems

82 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 train152
Engine and engine cooling140
Electrical system131
Wheels100
Service brakes, hydraulic100
Vehicle speed control80
Latches/locks/linkages70
Visibility71
Structure60
9 other systems256

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

4 recalls

1994 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

Front: buckle assembly

Recall 02V-281 · Oct 15, 2002 · 14,449 vehicles

Risk. THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE SEAT BELT TONGUE TO COME OUT OF THE BUCKLE IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION OR HARD BRAKING OF THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator

Recall 97V-034 · Mar 7, 1997 · 118,485 vehicles

Risk. THIS CAN CAUSE EXCESSIVE ELECTRICAL CHARGING OF THE VEHICLE'S ALTERNATOR, RESULTING IN ENGINE CONTROL MALFUNCTION, AND/OR EVENTUAL ENGINE STALL.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Front: buckle assembly

Recall 96V-170 · Sep 17, 1996 · 36,075 vehicles

Risk. THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE SEAT BELT TONGUE TO COME OUT OF THE BUCKLE IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION OR HARD BRAKING OF THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Engine and engine cooling: engine

Recall 94V-132 · Jul 19, 1994 · 122,297 vehicles

Risk. THIS CAN CAUSE ENGINE DAMAGE AND POSSIBLE ENGINE FIRE FROM OIL LEAKING ONTO THE HOT EXHAUST SYSTEM.

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

1994 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

1994 Isuzu Rodeo safety ratings

1994 Isuzu Rodeo 4-DR 4x4 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
2 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1994 Isuzu Rodeo, and the recalls they led to.

  1. SEAT BELT LATCH FAILURESRQ02009 · closed Dec 17, 2002
    Led to recall 02V-125
  2. BRUSH/GRILLE GUARD CAMPAIGNSQ96009 · still open
    Open
In owners' words

What Rodeo owners report

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

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WIRE HARNESS DETERIORATED DO TO EXCESSIVE HEAT, ROUTED TO CLOSE TO CATALYTIC CONVERTER CAUSING VEHICLE NOT TO SHIFT AND DISABLING BOTH TRANSMISSION WARNING LIGHTS. VEHICLE ONLY HAS 78K MILES ON IT AND WIRE COVERING/INSULATION SHOULD NOT BE LITERALLY BURNED AWAY WITH SUCH LOW…
Complaint 10335495 · Jun 9, 2010 · 78,000 miles
TL* - THE CONTACT HAS A 1994 MITSUBISHI 3000 GTVR4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRANSFER CASE BLEW UP ON THE HIGH WAY DUE TO LACK OF OIL. THE FAILURE WAS CAUSED NY A LEAK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THIS HAPPENED A HALF AN HOUR AFTER HE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE. IT WAS A RAINY DAY AND HE WAS DRIVING AT…
Complaint 10179024 · Jan 18, 2007 · 9,709 miles
WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED TO WORK. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP TO HAVE TRANSMISSION CHECKED. WAS INFORMED BY DEALER THAT TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED ONCE BEFORE. *AK
Complaint 10044600 · Oct 23, 2003 · 100,000 miles

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