1999 Isuzu Rodeo Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1999 Isuzu Rodeo recalls

Most common 1999 Isuzu Rodeo problems

Problem areas named in the 550 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	199
Suspension	86
Structure	74
Engine And Engine Cooling	58
Fuel System, Other	56
Vehicle Speed Control	41
Power Train	40
Fuel System, Gasoline	35
Electrical System	29
Service Brakes, Air	21

What owners report

2023-05-08, Air Bags
The contact owns a 1999 Isuzu Rodeo. The contact stated that after he started the vehicle, the horn started to sound independently. The contact stated that he had to temporarily remove the fuse for the horn from the steering wheel. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the air bag needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the VIN was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.

2018-10-04, Structure
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 ISUZU RODEO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS EXTENSIVE RUST AND CORROSION ON THE UNDERCARRIAGE OF THE FRAME. IN ADDITION, THE CONTROL ARMS ON THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED THE SAME CONDITION. THE DEALER (MANCARI'S CHRYSLER, DODGE, JEEP, RAM, 708-423-0910, LOCATED AT 4630 W 95TH STREET, OAK LAWN, IL 60453) WAS CONTACTED AND INDICATED THAT THEY WERE NO LONGER AUTHORIZED TO SERVICE ISUZU VEHICLES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND THE CONTACT WAS WAITING TO RECEIVE A RECOMMENDED DEALER TO DIAGNOSE AND REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE VIN AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE NOT AVAILABLE.

2018-08-06, Suspension
I HAD JUST COME OFF THE HIGHWAY IN MY RODEO AND COME TO A SLOWDOWN ON THE ENTRANCE RAMP TO THE MAIN ROAD AND WHEN I WENT TO TAKE OFF MY TORSION BAR THAT HOLDS MY REAR AXLE IN ON THE DRIVER SIDE COMPLETELY BROKE OFF FROM RUST AND THERE ARE SEVERAL BIG HOLES OF RUST ON THE FRAME OF THIS VEHICLE I HAVE NOTICED BY SEARCHING ON THE INTERNET THAT THIS IS A MAJOR PROBLEM WITH THESE VEHICLES WHICH SHOULD BE RECALLED AND A PAYMENT GIVEN IN FAIRNESS TO THE OWNERS OF THESE VEHICLES FORD HAD THE SAME PROBLEMS WITH THE EARLY 2000S WIND STARS AND I OWN ONE OF THESE WHEN IT WAS TAKEN INTO FORD BECAUSE I RECEIVED A LETTER FROM FORD THEY WOULD NOT RELEASE THE VEHICLE BACK TO ME AND PAID ME FOR THE VEHICLE

2017-08-16, Service Brakes
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 ISUZU RODEO. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE ABS ENGAGED, AND AN ABNORMAL NOISE WAS HEARD. AFTER A FEW SECONDS, THE VEHICLE EVENTUALLY STOPPED AND THE ABS WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO INFORMED THE CONTACT OF A PREVIOUS UNKNOWN RECALL. THE MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT THE ABS INTEGRATOR MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT CALLED AN UNKNOWN DEALER LOCATED OVER 200 MILES AWAY AND WAS INFORMED THAT THEY MAY BE UNABLE TO PROVIDE THE PARTS DUE TO THE AGE OF THE VEHICLE AND THE MANUFACTURER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CALLED, BUT THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO REACH ANYONE. THE FAILURE MILEA

2017-04-03, Suspension
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 ISUZU RODEO. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE FISHTAILED WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE AND WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT NOTIFIED THE POLICE, BUT A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE CONTACT BELIEVED THAT NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 10V436000 (SUSPENSION) SHOULD APPLY TO THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT HE DID NOT MEET THE GUIDELINES FOR THE RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 169,000.

1999 Isuzu Rodeo questions

Does the 1999 Isuzu Rodeo have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 1999 Isuzu Rodeo: Suspension:Rear; Structure:Body; Suspension:Rear. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1999 Isuzu Rodeo?

Based on 550 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes, Hydraulic (199), Suspension (86), Structure (74).

How do I check if a recall on my 1999 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.