Complaints
121
Crashes
22
Fires
2
Injuries
18
Fatalities
2
Recalls
0
Worst 1996 Isuzu Rodeo Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#118 complaints
Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs
#29 complaints
Air Bags:Frontal
Crash-related:9
#39 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1996 Isuzu Rodeo.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs | 18 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 9 | 9 | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 9 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 5 | 1 | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 5 | 1 | — | 99,184 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Frame And Members | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Suspension:Rear | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Radiator Assembly | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Gas Recirculation Valve (Egr Valve) | 1 | — | — | — |
Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs
18
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal
9
complaints
Crashes
9
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
99,184
Wheel Issues
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Frame And Members
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structural Problems
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Body Structure
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Door
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Rear
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tires:Tread/Belt
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Radiator Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Gas Recirculation Valve (Egr Valve)
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1996 Isuzu Rodeo — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1996 Isuzu Rodeo reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 1996 Isuzu Rodeo has 121 NHTSA complaints, 22 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs with 18 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1996 Isuzu Rodeo?
Top reported problems: Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs (18 complaints); Air Bags:Frontal (9 complaints); Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline (9 complaints). 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 1996 Isuzu Rodeo?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 99,184 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1996 Isuzu Rodeo?
NHTSA complaints for the 1996 Isuzu Rodeo include 22 crash-related reports, 2 fire reports, 18 injuries, and 2 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 1996 Isuzu Rodeo have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1996 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 1996 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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