Isuzu Rodeo problems by year
2,460 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across 14 Isuzu Rodeo model years. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaint totals are lifetime counts — years that have been on the road longer accumulate more reports.
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Most reported problem | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 39 | 2 | Suspension | |
| 2003 Fewer complaints | 16 | 3 | — | |
| 2002 | 101 | 2 | Structure | |
| 2001 Most complained | 389 | 4 | Structure | |
| 2000 Most complained | 274 | 3 | Structure | |
| 1999 Most complained | 550 | 3 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | |
| 1998 Most complained | 478 | 2 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | |
| 1997 | 118 | 0 | Structure | |
| 1996 | 97 | 0 | Wheels | |
| 1995 | 176 | 0 | Wheels | |
| 1994 | 82 | 1 | Power Train | |
| 1993 Fewer complaints | 34 | 0 | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 1992 | 80 | 0 | Power Train | |
| 1991 | 42 | 0 | Power Train |
How to read this. Complaints are unverified reports owners file with NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation, counted once per case number. Raw totals are not adjusted for sales volume, and recent model years have had less time on the road. “Most complained” flags years well above the model’s median; treat it as a signal for deeper research, not a verdict. This page is not affiliated with Isuzu.