MYRModel Year Report

1992 Isuzu Rodeo

● Typical for this model
1992 Isuzu Rodeo
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:55:26.151Z

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
81
Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 1992

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Power train

28% of complaints

Complaints per year

1991: 44 complaints 1992: 81 complaints 1992 81 1993: 34 complaints 1994: 90 complaints 1995: 177 complaints 1995 1996: 97 complaints 1997: 118 complaints 1997 1998: 478 complaints 1999: 550 complaints 1999 2000: 274 complaints 2001: 389 complaints 2001 2002: 101 complaints 2003: 16 complaints 2003 2004: 39 complaints 2008: 1 complaint 2008
1991: 44 complaints 1991 1992: 81 complaints 1992 81 1993: 34 complaints 1993 1994: 90 complaints 1994 1995: 177 complaints 1995 1996: 97 complaints 1996 1997: 118 complaints 1997 1998: 478 complaints 1998 1999: 550 complaints 1999 2000: 274 complaints 2000 2001: 389 complaints 2001 2002: 101 complaints 2002 2003: 16 complaints 2003 2004: 39 complaints 2004 2008: 1 complaint 2008
1991: 44 complaints 1991 1992: 81 complaints 1992 81 1993: 34 complaints 1993 1994: 90 complaints 1994 1995: 177 complaints 1995 1996: 97 complaints 1996 1997: 118 complaints 1997 1998: 478 complaints 1998 1999: 550 complaints 1999 2000: 274 complaints 2000 2001: 389 complaints 2001 2002: 101 complaints 2002 2003: 16 complaints 2003 2004: 39 complaints 2004 2008: 1 complaint 2008

1992: 81 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19900
199144
199281
199334
199490
1995177
199697
1997118
1998478
1999550
2000274
2001389
2002101
200316
200439
20081

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Power train

28% · 23 reports

Most commonly citing manual transmission and clutch assembly.

CRASHFIREINJURY

Engine and engine cooling

21% · 17 reports

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, 1995-06-23

Service brakes

14% · 11 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

Electrical system

14% · 11 reports

Most commonly citing front underhood and interior/under dash.

FIREINJURYDEATH
Show complaint excerpts

Various car defects constantly, with major repairs made, until date as of 2003.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-06-12

While vehicle was at a complete stop fire came from under the vehicle. Contacted dealer, dealer had vehicle serviced, vehicle caught on fire again.

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-09-10

Transmission light came on periodically, took it in for service, drove it to work, noticed smoke coming from hood, suddenly vehicle caught on fire.

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-05-29

Seat belts

11% · 9 reports

Most commonly citing buckle assembly and retractor.

CRASHINJURY
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Rear seat belt failure, seat belt became unlatch. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-03-13

Safety timeline

1 recall · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. I
    1994-07-14Preliminary evaluationClosed 1994-11-28 Rear axle failure
  2. R
    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1992 Isuzu Rodeo — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Power train: 23 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 17 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 11 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 06E065000 · Exterior lighting
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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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 2026-10-20 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.