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1997 Isuzu RodeoProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 118 owner complaints about the 1997 Isuzu Rodeo, most often about the structure. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

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CarFlaw IndexSolid year1.1× the Rodeo median · #6 of 14 years by complaints
Safety recalls0None on recordOwner complaints11827 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage144kStructure, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 19, 2023. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1997 Isuzu Rodeo has problems

118 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
Structure320
Engine and engine cooling160
Wheels140
Air bags1312
Vehicle speed control115
Power train100
Service brakes, hydraulic80
Electrical system70
Suspension71
15 other systems313

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

0 recalls

1997 Isuzu Rodeo recalls and how many were fixed

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

Mileage at failure

When do structure problems start?

144kmiles, median

Based on the odometer reading in 26 structure complaints. 19% were reported before 100,000 miles.

Only 35% of complaints for this model year include a mileage.

median0k50k100k150k200k+
1under 30k miles5under 100k miles21100k miles or more
Best & worst years

1997 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

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

1997 Isuzu Rodeo safety ratings

1997 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 structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

THE TRUCK IS ERODING AWAY THE UNDER CARRIAGE AND HAS STATED TO COME THROUGH INTERIOR EFFECTING THE BOLTS AND THE SUPPORTS HOLDING SEAT DOWN. ALSO THE ENGINE HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE. BLOWN KNOCKING ENGINE
Complaint 11115238 · Aug 1, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 ISUZU RODEO. WHILE AT AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR A ROUTINE SERVICE, THE MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT THE SUBFRAME ON THE VEHICLE WAS CORRODED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS…
Complaint 10716711 · May 15, 2015 · 125,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 ISUZU RODEO. WHILE BEING INSPECTED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, THE TECHNICIAN FOUND THAT THERE WAS EXTENSIVE RUST AND CORROSION ON THE UNDERBODY AND THE BRAKE LINES. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE DUE TO THE COMPONENTS BEING FULL OF RUST AND…
Complaint 10703584 · Apr 3, 2015 · 88,000 miles

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