1999 Isuzu Rodeo vs 1999 Nissan Pathfinder
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1999 Isuzu Rodeo | 1999 Nissan Pathfinder |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 550 | 104 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 52 | 90 |
| Investigations | 3 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 76 | 15 |
| Fire reports | 8 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 16–20 | 15–16 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 79,000 mi | 130,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Isuzu Rodeo | Nissan Pathfinder |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 193 | 3 |
| Suspension | 85 | 35 |
| Structure | 72 | 18 |
| Fuel System, Other | 56 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 50 | 6 |
| Power Train | 37 | 8 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 40 | 3 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 35 | 5 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Rust / corrosion | 84 | 29 |
| Brake problems | 24 | 0 |
| Stalling | 21 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 21 | 7 |
| Check engine light | 20 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 18 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 8 | 0 |
| Shifting problems | 7 | 0 |
1999 Isuzu Rodeo
1999 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.