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1996 Isuzu RodeoProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 97 owner complaints about the 1996 Isuzu Rodeo, most often about the wheels. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

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CarFlaw IndexSolid year1.0× the Rodeo median · #7 of 14 years by complaints
Safety recalls0None on recordOwner complaints9728 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem22Wheels

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 18, 2019. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1996 Isuzu Rodeo has problems

97 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
Wheels220
Engine and engine cooling141
Air bags1110
Structure100
Service brakes, hydraulic81
Suspension72
Visibility71
Electrical system53
Power train50
9 other systems227

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

0 recalls

1996 Isuzu Rodeo recalls and how many were fixed

No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.

Best & worst years

1996 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

1996 Isuzu Rodeo safety ratings

1996 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
In owners' words

What Rodeo owners report

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

FOR THE 2ND TIME THE LUGS & STUDS ON THE ISUZU RODEO HAVE EITHER BROKEN/CRACKED OR STRIPPED WHEN A TIRE ROATION IS BEING PREFORMED. BOTH TIMES SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE MANUELLY TRIED TO REMOVE THE LUGS. AND AFTERWARDS TRIED TO TIGHTEN THE LUGS. AS A RESULT I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE REAR AXLE -…
Complaint 10098491 · Nov 8, 2004
STUD AND LUGS ARE MADE OF SOFT METAL, THAT WEARS AND SIEZE UP WHEN TRYING TO REMOVE THEM. REPLACEMENT ARE MADE WITH THE SAME METAL AT A COST OF 8 PER LUG AND LOBOR. HEAT IS CAUSING THIS PROBLEM ALONG WITH FRICTION.
Complaint 9003002 · Jun 20, 2001
TOOK VEHICLE IN FOR A ROUTINE CHECK, AND MECHANIC NOTICED TWO FRONT WHEEL LUGS: NUTS WERE STRIPPED, MECHANIC HAD TO BREAK THE NUTS TO GET THEM OFF. CONSUMER FELT THIS COULD BE A SAFETY ISSUE BECAUSE 3 OUT OF 5 OF LUG: NUTS WERE STRIPPED, COULD JUST SPEND NUTS AROUND, AND WHEEL WAS NOT SECURE.*AK
Complaint 873972 · Oct 27, 2000

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