1998 Isuzu Rodeo steering problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 1998 Isuzu Rodeo — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“More and more play in the steering wheel then started to make a clicking noise when turnining slightly, found a loose bolt on steering shaft "knuckle" very dangerous and isuzu should have a more safe way of securing this. This should be a major safety issue. *ak”
filed Aug 20, 2004
“On number of occasions while stopped in traffic the rpms jumps to 2200-2400. When brake are lightly applied, the vehicle rapidly lurchs forward, the dealer claim that the power steering switch linked to the throttle was related to the throttle jumps. *yh”
filed Aug 30, 2000
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other Rodeo years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Rodeo | 1 | 3% |
| 2002 Rodeo | 1 | 1% |
| 2001 Rodeo | 8 | 2% |
| 2000 Rodeo | 6 | 2% |
| 1999 Rodeo | 8 | 1% |
| 1997 Rodeo | 1 | 1% |
| 1996 Rodeo | 5 | 5% |
| 1995 Rodeo | 6 | 3% |
| 1994 Rodeo | 6 | 7% |
| 1993 Rodeo | 2 | 6% |
| 1992 Rodeo | 4 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1998 Isuzu Rodeo
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.