1998 Isuzu Rodeo Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

4 safety recalls on file

The 1998 Isuzu Rodeo has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 478 complaints with NHTSA, including 81 crashes, 2 fires, 31 injuries.

The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes, Hydraulic (232 reports).

4Recalls
478Owner complaints
81Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your Rodeo?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

1998 Isuzu Rodeo recalls

Suspension:Rear

Recall 10V436Sep 22, 2010149,992 vehicles affected

Suspension:Rear

Recall 00V058Mar 2, 2000213,736 vehicles affected

Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood

Recall 98V170Jul 24, 199855,475 vehicles affected

Unknown Or Other

Recall 97V206001Nov 13, 1997233 vehicles affected

Most common 1998 Isuzu Rodeo problems

Problem areas named in the 478 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Service Brakes, Hydraulic232
Structure69
Suspension61
Engine And Engine Cooling42
Electrical System31
Vehicle Speed Control29
Power Train23
Fuel System, Gasoline17
Air Bags16
Fuel System, Other16

What owners report

2019-07-22, Service Brakes
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2019-02-15, Suspension
RUSTED SUSPENSION. BROKE OFF FROM FRAME
2016-03-03, Fuel/Propulsion System
SUDDEN UNCONTROLLED ACCELERATION AT STOP OR MOVING SLOW IN TOWN. EXTREME DANGER !!AND HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES.
2016-02-24, Service Brakes
MY AIR BAG LIGHT WILL NOT GO OFF...HAD CODES CHECKED AND CLEARED BUT THE LIGHT COME BACK ON....BRAKES HAS BEEN REPLACED...BUT BREAKING DISTANCE IS EXTENDED
2015-12-18, Structure
DRIVING ON HIGHWAY HIT A POTHOLE AND HEARD A LOUD THUMP FROM REAR PASSENGER SIDE OF VEHICLE. I DIDN'T THINK MUCH OF IT TILL THE NEXT DAY WHEN I DROVE TO WORK. IT SEEMED EVERY BUMP I GOT THE SAME NOISE. GOT TO WORK,LOOKED UNDER CAR, ALL SEEMED FINE. JUST HAPPENED TO LOOK IN REAR CARGO ARE AND SAW LUMP IN CARPET. THE SPRING WAS POKING UP THRU THE REAR FLOOR !!!! HOW IS THIS NOT A RECALL? AFTER SEEING THE POSTS ONLINE I REALIZE THIS IS COMMON. I NEVER KNEW, BEEN DRIVING VEHICLE FOR 10 YEARS WITH NO ISSUES.

1998 Isuzu Rodeo questions

Does the 1998 Isuzu Rodeo have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 1998 Isuzu Rodeo: Suspension:Rear; Suspension:Rear; Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood; Unknown Or Other. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1998 Isuzu Rodeo?

Based on 478 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes, Hydraulic (232), Structure (69), Suspension (61).

How do I check if a recall on my 1998 Isuzu Rodeo has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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