Complaints
122
Crashes
6
Fires
2
Injuries
13
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1994 Isuzu Rodeo Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#18 complaints
Automatic Transmission
Avg mileage:89,000 mi
Crash-related:1
#28 complaints
Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs
#37 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
Avg mileage:163,300 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1994 Isuzu Rodeo.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic Transmission | 8 | 1 | — | 89,000 mi | |
| Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs | 8 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 7 | — | — | 163,300 mi | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 7 | — | — | 84,500 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 6 | — | — | 70,000 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Side/Rear Glass | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Clutch Assembly | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Electrical | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Parking Brake:Conventional | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive) | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery:Cables | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Anti-Theft:Control Module | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights:Switch | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hatchback/Liftgate:Lock | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch | 1 | — | — | — |
Automatic Transmission
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
89,000
Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
163,300
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
84,500
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
70,000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Side/Rear Glass
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Clutch Assembly
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Door
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Electrical
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Parking Brake:Conventional
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive)
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tires:Tread/Belt
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery:Cables
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition:Anti-Theft:Control Module
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Headlights:Switch
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hatchback/Liftgate:Lock
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1994 Isuzu Rodeo — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1994 Isuzu Rodeo reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 1994 Isuzu Rodeo has 122 NHTSA complaints, 6 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Automatic Transmission with 8 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1994 Isuzu Rodeo?
Top reported problems: Automatic Transmission (8 complaints, avg 89,000 mi); Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs (8 complaints); Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine (7 complaints, avg 163,300 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 1994 Isuzu Rodeo?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 102,379 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1994 Isuzu Rodeo?
NHTSA complaints for the 1994 Isuzu Rodeo include 6 crash-related reports, 2 fire reports, 13 injuries, and 0 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 1994 Isuzu Rodeo have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1994 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 1994 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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