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1999 Isuzu RodeoProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 550 owner complaints about the 1999 Isuzu Rodeo, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexYear to avoid5.0× the Rodeo median · #1 of 14 years by complaints
Safety recalls3Free fix at dealersOwner complaints550109 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage52kService brakes, hydraulic, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 8, 2023. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1999 Isuzu Rodeo has problems

550 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
Service brakes, hydraulic19351
Suspension853
Structure721
Fuel system, other560
Engine and engine cooling501
Vehicle speed control4013
Power train374
Fuel system, gasoline352
Electrical system274
17 other systems10123

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

3 recalls

1999 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

Suspension: rear

Recall 10V-436 · Sep 22, 2010 · 149,992 vehicles

Risk. 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…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Suspension: rear

Recall 00V-058 · Mar 2, 2000 · 213,736 vehicles

Risk. THE BOLT COULD DETACH FULLY, CAUSING SEPARATION OF THE LOWER LINK FROM THE REAR AXLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.

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.

Mileage at failure

When do service brakes, hydraulic problems start?

52kmiles, median

Based on the odometer reading in 55 service brakes, hydraulic complaints. 87% were reported before 100,000 miles.

Only 46% of complaints for this model year include a mileage.

median0k50k100k150k200k+
11under 30k miles48under 100k miles7100k miles or more
Best & worst years

1999 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

1999 Isuzu Rodeo safety ratings

1999 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
3 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1999 Isuzu Rodeo, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Rear Suspension Lower Link DetachmentEA09018 · closed Oct 15, 2010
    Led to recall 10V-436
  2. BRAKING SYSTEM/ABSEA99008 · closed Jul 31, 2002
    Led to recall 02I002000
  3. REAR SUSPENSION LOWER LINK FAILUREPE09030 · closed Dec 8, 2009
    Led to recall 10V-436
In owners' words

What Rodeo owners report

Recent service brakes, hydraulic complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

WE HAVE A 1999 ISUZU RODEO MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING AT ABOUT 25 MPH DURING THE RAIN WHEN SHE GENTLY APPLIED THE BRAKES, SHE HEARD A NOISE THE RODEO BEGAN SLIDING CAUSING AN IMPACT WHICH RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT. VARIOUS OTHER TIMES WE WOULD BE DRIVING AND ESPECIALLY DURING WET ROAD CONDITIONS THE…
Complaint 10439320 · Dec 11, 2011 · 72 miles
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 ISUZU RODEO. WHILE BRAKING AND ATTEMPTING TO STOP THE VEHICLE, ACCELERATION OCCURS AND THE VEHICLE MAKES A GRINDING NOISE AT THE SAME TIME. THE FAILURE HAS BEEN OCCURRING FOR MONTHS. A NEW ABS WAS INSTALLED, BUT THE GRINDING NOISE PERSISTS. THE CONTACT CALLED THE ISUZU…
Complaint 10267074 · Apr 28, 2009 · 40,000 miles
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 ISUZU RODEO. WHILE ENTERING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE. HE THEN NOTICED THAT THE WIRING FOR THE ABS UNDERNEATH THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE. HE POURED WATER ON THE WIRES TO EXTINGUISH THE FLAMES. A CERTIFIED MECHANIC…
Complaint 10262920 · Mar 24, 2009 · 138,420 miles

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