1998 Isuzu Rodeo Problems

High Complaint Volume

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 1998 Isuzu Rodeo.

19971999
Complaints
627
Crashes
107
Fires
3
Injuries
43
Fatalities
Recalls
1

Worst 1998 Isuzu Rodeo Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#1161 complaints

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip

Avg mileage:77,654 mi
Crash-related:51
#243 complaints

Structure:Frame And Members

Avg mileage:120,889 mi
Crash-related:1
#331 complaints

Suspension Failures

Avg mileage:162,427 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1998 Isuzu Rodeo.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
161
complaints
Crashes
51
Fires
Avg Miles
77,654
Structure:Frame And Members
43
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
120,889
Suspension Failures
31
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
162,427
Unintended Acceleration
20
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
Avg Miles
51,500
Hydraulic Brakes
17
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
Avg Miles
78,139
Suspension:Rear
16
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
113,063
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
14
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
77,500
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
14
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
13
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
64,000
Air Bags:Frontal
11
complaints
Crashes
10
Fires
Avg Miles
107,326
Automatic Transmission
11
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
94,710
Suspension:Front
11
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical Faults
10
complaints
Crashes
Fires
2
Avg Miles
117,027
Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs
10
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
62,238
Gasoline Fuel System
9
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
102,571
Fuel System, Other:Storage:Fuel Gauge System
9
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
58,760
Structure:Frame And Members:Underbody Shields
9
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
144,615
Body Structure
8
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
152,884
Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar
7
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Ignition
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine & Cooling
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
93,102
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/Module
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
70,461
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
6
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
65,000
Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
80,000
Airbags
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System, Other
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
110,000
Service Brakes, Air:Antilock
5
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
3,000
Structural Problems
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
121,079

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Recalls for 1998 Isuzu Rodeo

1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~149,992 vehicles.

10V436000Suspension:rear
~149,992 affected

ISUZU IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1998-2002 ISUZU RODEO AND MODEL YEAR 2002 ISUZU AXIOM VEHICLES, AND HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN 1998-2002 HONDA PASSPORT VEHICLES, THAT WERE ORIGINALLY SOLD, OR ARE CURRENTLY REGISTERED, IN THE STATES OF MAINE, NEW HAMPSHIRE, VERMONT, MASSACHUSETTS, RHODE ISLAND, CONNECTICUT, NEW YORK, NEW JERSEY, PENNSYLVANIA, DELAWARE, MARYLAND, THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, WEST VIRGINIA, OHIO, INDIANA, MICHIGAN, ILLINOIS, WISCONSIN, MINNESOTA, IOWA, MISSOURI, AND KENTUCKY. VEHICLES THAT HAVE EXPERIENCED SUSTAINED EXPOSURE TO HIGHLY CORROSIVE MATERIALS USED IN SOME JURISDICTIONS FOR ROAD DEICING PURPOSES MAY EXPERIENCE EXCESSIVE CORROSION IN THE VICINITY OF THE FORWARD MOUNTING POINT BRACKET FOR THE LEFT OR RIGHT REAR SUSPENSION LOWER LINK PRIOR TO THE TIME THAT SUCH CORROSION WOULD NORMALLY BE EXPECTED.

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1998 Isuzu Rodeo — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 1998 Isuzu Rodeo reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 1998 Isuzu Rodeo has 627 NHTSA complaints, 107 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip with 161 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1998 Isuzu Rodeo?
Top reported problems: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip (161 complaints, avg 77,654 mi); Structure:Frame And Members (43 complaints, avg 120,889 mi); Suspension Failures (31 complaints, avg 162,427 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 1998 Isuzu Rodeo?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 92,421 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1998 Isuzu Rodeo?
NHTSA complaints for the 1998 Isuzu Rodeo include 107 crash-related reports, 3 fire reports, 43 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 1998 Isuzu Rodeo have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 149,992 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 1998 Isuzu Rodeo?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip) and verify open recalls have been addressed.

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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