1998 Isuzu Rodeo vs 1998 Nissan Pathfinder
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1998 Isuzu Rodeo | 1998 Nissan Pathfinder |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 478 | 149 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 85 | 88 |
| Investigations | 5 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 81 | 21 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 16–20 | 15–16 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 100,000 mi | 112,903 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Isuzu Rodeo | Nissan Pathfinder |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 211 | 13 |
| Suspension | 59 | 47 |
| Structure | 69 | 14 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 39 | 6 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 29 | 16 |
| Power Train | 22 | 20 |
| Electrical System | 30 | 5 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 17 | 9 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Rust / corrosion | 62 | 19 |
| Brake problems | 44 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 21 | 10 |
| Stalling | 18 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 13 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 8 | 5 |
| Check engine light | 5 | 0 |
1998 Isuzu Rodeo
1998 Nissan Pathfinder
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.