Complaints
112
Crashes
8
Fires
19
Injuries
17
Fatalities
9
Recalls
0
Worst 1992 Isuzu Rodeo Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#16 complaints
Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly
Crash-related:1
#26 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
#35 complaints
Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood
Fires:5
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1992 Isuzu Rodeo.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly | 6 | 1 | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood | 5 | — | 5 | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 5 | — | 3 | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Manual Transmission | 4 | — | 1 | — | |
| Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| Power Train:Axle Assembly | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| Power Train:Clutch Assembly | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Hoses/Lines/Piping/Fittings | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Cooling Unit And Lines | 2 | — | 2 | — | |
| Power Train:Clutch Assembly:Pedal/Hand Lever(Motorcycle) | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Suspension:Rear | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Side/Rear Glass | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wiring & Fuses | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys | 1 | — | — | — |
Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
5
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
3
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Manual Transmission
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Axle Assembly
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Clutch Assembly
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System
3
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Hoses/Lines/Piping/Fittings
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Cooling Unit And Lines
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Clutch Assembly:Pedal/Hand Lever(Motorcycle)
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Rear
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Side/Rear Glass
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wiring & Fuses
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1992 Isuzu Rodeo — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1992 Isuzu Rodeo reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 1992 Isuzu Rodeo has 112 NHTSA complaints, 8 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly with 6 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1992 Isuzu Rodeo?
Top reported problems: Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly (6 complaints); Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip (6 complaints); Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood (5 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
How safe is the 1992 Isuzu Rodeo?
NHTSA complaints for the 1992 Isuzu Rodeo include 8 crash-related reports, 19 fire reports, 17 injuries, and 9 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 1992 Isuzu Rodeo have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1992 Isuzu Rodeo as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 1992 Isuzu Rodeo?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Isuzu Rodeo reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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