1992 Isuzu Rodeo problems & reliability
80 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1992 Isuzu Rodeo. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.
Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several vehicles.
5 complaints report injuries (15 injured, 3 deaths reported).
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 23 | 29% |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 13 | 16% |
| Electrical System | 10 | 13% |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 10 | 13% |
| Seat Belts | 9 | 11% |
| Visibility | 5 | 6% |
| Wheels | 5 | 6% |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 4 | 5% |
| Steering | 4 | 5% |
| Suspension | 4 | 5% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
Common symptoms owners describe
Keyword analysis of complaint narratives; one complaint can describe several symptoms.
Complaints by incident year
What owners report
“There is considerable frame rot/rust on the rear of the vehicle from where the fuel tank is housed. *tr”
Structure · filed Mar 18, 2015
“Throttle stuck in open position. As I was driving and shifting gears, the throttle stayed down causing the rpm to redline while I was on the highway. It continued in other gears as well. Apparently, I need to have a rubber boot replaced at the end of the cable that is know to have melted off and clog up the cable…”
Vehicle Speed Control · filed Aug 4, 2010
“Hello my name is [xxx] I live in washington state and I own a 1992 isuzu rodeo 4x4 with an automatic transmission. This isuzu rodeo has gone through 4 transmissions in the past 1 year and now the transmission control module is going bad. I have put over $3000.00 into this vehicle and it still is having problems. I…”
Power Train · filed Mar 4, 2004
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Federal defect investigations
- REAR AXLE FAILURE
Preliminary Evaluation PE94054 · opened Jul 14, 1994 · closed Nov 28, 1994
Technical service bulletins
6 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 1992 Isuzu Rodeo.
This bulletin outlines the procedures for using the Alpine Exchange Program (the "Exchange Program"). The Exchange Program must be used when any Alpine radio or other component covered by this bulletin is repaired under…
IB13-R-001G · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 8, 2023
Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc. (ICTA) is providing the following procedural recommendations to improve dealer efficiency when submitting Parts Warranty claims. We strongly recommend dealers follow these…
WB13-X-001B · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 30, 2022
Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc. (ICTA) is providing the following procedural recommendations to improve dealer efficiency when submitting Parts Warranty claims. We strongly recommend dealers follow these…
WB13-X-001A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 2, 2022
This technical service bulletin outlines the detailed procedures for the air conditioning system conversion / retrofit. *tt
SB0012S002 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 1, 2000
Information regarding the availability of the child seat tether anchor kit. *tt
SB9914S007 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 1, 1999
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SB9505L002 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 1, 1995
TSBs are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls and repairs are not automatically free. Full documents are available on NHTSA’s site.
Safety recalls
No NHTSA recall campaigns name the 1992 Isuzu Rodeo in our current data. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
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