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1999 Isuzu Rodeo vs 1999 Toyota RAV4

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.

Metric1999 Isuzu Rodeo1999 Toyota RAV4
NHTSA complaints55062
Recall campaigns33
Service bulletins (TSBs)5258
Investigations30
Crash reports7614
Fire reports84
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)16–2021–23
Median reported incident mileage79,000 mi110,000 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentIsuzu RodeoToyota RAV4
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1935
Suspension854
Structure726
Fuel System, Other561
Engine and Engine Cooling504
Vehicle Speed Control4014
Power Train374
Fuel System, Gasoline353

Symptoms owners describe

Rust / corrosion846
Brake problems240
Stalling210
Vibration / shaking210
Check engine light200
Hesitation / surging185
Clunking / rattling80
Shifting problems70

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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.