1997 Isuzu Rodeo Problems

Typical for Model

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 1997 Isuzu Rodeo.

19961998
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.

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
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
8
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
123,333
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
83,333
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
STRUCTURE:BODY
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 AND ENGINE COOLING
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
105,127
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
SEATS
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
STRUCTURE
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
160,750
SUSPENSION
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
156,000
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
78,260
AIR BAGS
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
10,000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
10,000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
77,019
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
100,500
TIRES
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
167,430
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
91,000
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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