Complaints
167
Crashes
17
Fires
0
Injuries
14
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1997 Isuzu Rodeo Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#118 complaints
Structure:Frame And Members
Avg mileage:135,653 mi
#214 complaints
Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs
Avg mileage:61,000 mi
#310 complaints
Air Bags:Frontal
Crash-related:10
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1997 Isuzu Rodeo.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure:Frame And Members | 18 | — | — | 135,653 mi | |
| Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs | 14 | — | — | 61,000 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 10 | 10 | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 8 | 1 | — | 83,333 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 6 | — | — | 112,500 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 5 | — | — | 90,000 mi | |
| Power Train:Clutch Assembly | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Frame And Members:Underbody Shields | 5 | — | — | 137,500 mi | |
| Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Airbags | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Parking Brake:Conventional | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Rear | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Side/Rear Glass | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wheels:Hub | 2 | — | — | — |
Structure:Frame And Members
18
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
135,653
Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs
14
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
61,000
Air Bags:Frontal
10
complaints
Crashes
10
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
83,333
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Body Structure
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
112,500
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
90,000
Power Train:Clutch Assembly
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Frame And Members:Underbody Shields
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
137,500
Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat-Related Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structural Problems
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tires:Tread/Belt
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Parking Brake:Conventional
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Rear
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Side/Rear Glass
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Windshield
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheels:Hub
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1997 Isuzu Rodeo — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1997 Isuzu Rodeo reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 1997 Isuzu Rodeo has 167 NHTSA complaints, 17 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Structure:Frame And Members with 18 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1997 Isuzu Rodeo?
Top reported problems: Structure:Frame And Members (18 complaints, avg 135,653 mi); Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs (14 complaints, avg 61,000 mi); Air Bags:Frontal (10 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 1997 Isuzu Rodeo?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 103,124 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1997 Isuzu Rodeo?
NHTSA complaints for the 1997 Isuzu Rodeo include 17 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 14 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 1997 Isuzu Rodeo have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1997 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 1997 Isuzu Rodeo?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
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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