Worst 2004 Isuzu Rodeo Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Suspension Failures
Electrical Faults
Engine Problems
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2004 Isuzu Rodeo.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension Failures | 7 | — | — | 130,153 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Other:Storage:Fuel Gauge System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Instrument Cluster | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Other:Fuel Injection System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Driveline:Differential Unit | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Driveline:Driveshaft | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Manual Transmission:Column Shift Assembly | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2004 Isuzu Rodeo
1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~8,816 vehicles.
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?
What are common problems with the 2004 Isuzu Rodeo?
At what mileage do problems start on the 2004 Isuzu Rodeo?
How safe is the 2004 Isuzu Rodeo?
Does the 2004 Isuzu Rodeo have any recalls?
Should I buy a 2004 Isuzu Rodeo?
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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