2004 Isuzu Rodeo Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2004 Isuzu Rodeo.

20032008
Complaints
68
Crashes
4
Fires
2
Injuries
1
Fatalities
Recalls
1

Worst 2004 Isuzu Rodeo Problems

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

#17 complaints

Suspension Failures

Avg mileage:130,153 mi
#23 complaints

Electrical Faults

#33 complaints

Engine Problems

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2004 Isuzu Rodeo.

Suspension Failures
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
130,153
Electrical Faults
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine Problems
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine & Cooling
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Gasoline Fuel System
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Brakes
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Tire Defects
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Unintended Acceleration
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System, Other:Storage:Fuel Gauge System
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wheel Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Airbags
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Instrument Cluster
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Ignition
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Wiring
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electronic Stability Control
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Other Equipment
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc.
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System, Other:Fuel Injection System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Transmission / Drivetrain
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Power Train:Driveline:Differential Unit
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Power Train:Driveline:Driveshaft
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Power Train:Manual Transmission:Column Shift Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat-Related Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2004 Isuzu Rodeo

1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~8,816 vehicles.

13V547000Suspension:rear
~8,816 affected

Isuzu Manufacturing Services of America, Inc (Isuzu) is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 Rodeo and Axiom, and 2003 Rodeo Sport vehicles that were originally sold in, or are currently registered in, 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, Kentucky and Missouri. These vehicles may experience excessive corrosion near the forward mounting point bracket for the left or right rear suspension lower link.

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2004 Isuzu Rodeo — FAQ

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

Is the 2004 Isuzu Rodeo reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2004 Isuzu Rodeo has 68 NHTSA complaints, 4 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Suspension Failures with 7 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2004 Isuzu Rodeo?
Top reported problems: Suspension Failures (7 complaints, avg 130,153 mi); Electrical Faults (3 complaints); Engine Problems (3 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 2004 Isuzu Rodeo?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 130,153 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2004 Isuzu Rodeo?
NHTSA complaints for the 2004 Isuzu Rodeo include 4 crash-related reports, 2 fire reports, 1 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 2004 Isuzu Rodeo have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 8,816 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 2004 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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