1992 Isuzu Rodeo

● Typical for this model

1992 Isuzu Rodeo
RENDERED 2026-09-17T04:42:28.908Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of 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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

1992: 81 complaints

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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.

POWER TRAIN 28%

28% of complaints: power train — 23 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing manual transmission and clutch assembly.

CRASH FIRE INJURY

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 21%

21% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 17 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe and gasoline.

FIRE

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VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE DRIVING DUE TO RESIDUE LEAKING ON LEFT ON THE ENGINE. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950623

SERVICE BRAKES 14%

14% of complaints: service brakes — 11 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 14%

14% of complaints: electrical system — 11 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing front underhood and interior/under dash.

FIRE INJURY DEATH

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VARIOUS CAR DEFECTS CONSTANTLY, WITH MAJOR REPAIRS MADE, UNTIL DATE AS OF 2003. *NLM

NHTSA ODI report, 20030612

WHILE VEHICLE WAS AT A COMPLETE STOP FIRE CAME FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE. CONTACTED DEALER, DEALER HAD VEHICLE SERVICED, VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE AGAIN.*AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20020910

TRANSMISSION LIGHT CAME ON PERIODICALLY, TOOK IT IN FOR SERVICE, DROVE IT TO WORK, NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM HOOD, SUDDENLY VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19960529

SEAT BELTS 11%

11% of complaints: seat belts — 9 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing buckle assembly and retractor.

CRASH INJURY

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REAR SEAT BELT FAILURE, SEAT BELT BECAME UNLATCH. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950313

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 19940714 — PE (closed 19941128)

REAR AXLE FAILURE

R 20060731 — exterior lighting

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 RE

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.

Campaign 06E065000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1992 Isuzu Rodeo — pre-purchase inspection

Test/inspect for power train issues (23 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (17 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for service brakes issues (11 reports on file for this year).
Verify recall 06E065000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1993 ▲ 2004 ▲ 1991

WORST YEARS

■ 1999 ■ 1998 ■ 2001

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FAQ

Is the 1992 Isuzu Rodeo reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1992 Isuzu Rodeo is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1992 Isuzu Rodeo?

The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 28% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1992 Isuzu Rodeo have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.