1991 Isuzu Rodeo
This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 44
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- Engine and engine cooling
Campaigns on file for 1991
Opened by NHTSA
32% of complaints
Complaints per year
1991: 44 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 0 |
| 1991 | 44 |
| 1992 | 81 |
| 1993 | 34 |
| 1994 | 90 |
| 1995 | 177 |
| 1996 | 97 |
| 1997 | 118 |
| 1998 | 478 |
| 1999 | 550 |
| 2000 | 274 |
| 2001 | 389 |
| 2002 | 101 |
| 2003 | 16 |
| 2004 | 39 |
| 2008 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Engine and engine cooling
32% · 14 reportsMost commonly citing gasoline and manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe.
Show complaint excerpts
Coming off of the intwerstate, the emgine cought on fire for no apparent reason. A fire truck had to put the flames out. The car was totaled.
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-02-20
Also filed under Electrical system and fuel system, gasoline
Engine fire.
NHTSA ODI report, 1996-04-25
Engine fire.
NHTSA ODI report, 1994-11-30
Power train
30% · 13 reportsMost commonly citing automatic transmission and manual transmission.
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Transmission fire, causing injury.
NHTSA ODI report, 1996-04-25
Vehicle caught on fire due to leakage of transmission fluid leakage and sprayed on driver causing 2ND degree burns to face and arms. Tt
NHTSA ODI report, 1995-01-26
Service brakes
16% · 7 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
Electrical system
14% · 6 reportsMost commonly citing front underhood and wiring.
Seat belts
9% · 4 reportsMost commonly citing buckle assembly.
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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1991-07-17Power train91V118000 The transmission fluid level gauges (Dip sticks) installed in these vehicles are not to designed specifications. The gauge indicates that transmission fluid should be added when it is at the correct…
Remedy: Replace oil level gauge and notify owners to use only the specified amount of automatic transmission fluid.
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1995-03-10Engineering analysisClosed 1995-08-02 Takata seat belt buckle failure
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2006-07-31Exterior lighting06E065000 Certain aj motorsport combination lamps sold as replacement lamps for use on the above listed passenger vehicles. Combination lamps not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform with the…
Remedy: Aj motorsport will notify owners and offer reimbursement for the lamps. The recall began on July 31, 2006. Owners may contact aj motorsport at 626-618-2026.
Buy-smart checklist
1991 Isuzu Rodeo — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Engine and engine cooling: 14 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 13 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 7 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 91V118000 · Power train
- Recall 06E065000 · Exterior lighting
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- Is the 1991 Isuzu Rodeo reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1991 Isuzu Rodeo is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 1991 Isuzu Rodeo?
- The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 32% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1991 Isuzu Rodeo have?
- 2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-20 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.