1999 Isuzu Rodeo Problems

Severe Issues

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 1999 Isuzu Rodeo.

19982000
Complaints
735
Crashes
94
Fires
9
Injuries
41
Fatalities
2
Recalls
1

Worst 1999 Isuzu Rodeo Problems

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

#1159 complaints

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

Avg mileage:58,072 mi
Crash-related:43
Fires:2
#254 complaints

Fuel System, Other:Storage:Fuel Gauge System

Avg mileage:64,722 mi
#345 complaints

Structure:Frame And Members

Avg mileage:141,063 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1999 Isuzu Rodeo.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
159
complaints
Crashes
43
Fires
2
Avg Miles
58,072
Fuel System, Other:Storage:Fuel Gauge System
54
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
64,722
Structure:Frame And Members
45
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
141,063
Suspension Failures
35
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
133,892
Suspension:Rear
35
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
134,902
Unintended Acceleration
27
complaints
Crashes
9
Fires
Avg Miles
79,545
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
21
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
59,879
Gasoline Fuel System
19
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
73,265
Automatic Transmission
14
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
39,705
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
13
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
78,000
Body Structure
12
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
149,433
Suspension:Front
12
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
Hydraulic Brakes
11
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
36,703
Structure:Frame And Members:Underbody Shields
11
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
135,628
Tire Defects
11
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
114,500
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
10
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Service Brakes, Air:Antilock
9
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
1
Avg Miles
54,675
Electrical Faults
8
complaints
Crashes
Fires
2
Avg Miles
147,698
Fuel Pump
8
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
58,500
Air Bags:Frontal
7
complaints
Crashes
7
Fires
Avg Miles
95,000
Airbags
6
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
138,790
Engine & Cooling
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
61,666
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
41,982
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
45,000
Power Train:Axle Assembly
6
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Abs Warning Light
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
51,000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/Module
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
65,599
Structural Problems
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
77,125
Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
62,615

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Recalls for 1999 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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1999 Isuzu Rodeo — FAQ

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

Is the 1999 Isuzu Rodeo reliable?
Verdict: Severe Issues. The 1999 Isuzu Rodeo has 735 NHTSA complaints, 94 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip with 159 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1999 Isuzu Rodeo?
Top reported problems: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip (159 complaints, avg 58,072 mi); Fuel System, Other:Storage:Fuel Gauge System (54 complaints, avg 64,722 mi); Structure:Frame And Members (45 complaints, avg 141,063 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 1999 Isuzu Rodeo?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 83,855 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1999 Isuzu Rodeo?
NHTSA complaints for the 1999 Isuzu Rodeo include 94 crash-related reports, 9 fire reports, 41 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 1999 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 1999 Isuzu Rodeo?
Proceed with extreme caution. The 1999 Isuzu Rodeo shows significantly more complaints than average for its class. If you're buying one, a pre-purchase inspection and a VIN history check are essential — skip them and you're gambling.

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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