1992 Isuzu Rodeo

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1992 Isuzu Rodeo
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:33:21.573Z

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

Complaints per year, Isuzu Rodeo Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1992 highlighted. 1990: 0 complaints 1990 1991: 42 complaints 1992: 80 complaints 1992 1993: 34 complaints 1994: 82 complaints 1994 1995: 176 complaints 1996: 97 complaints 1996 1997: 118 complaints 1998: 478 complaints 1998 1999: 550 complaints 2000: 274 complaints 2000 2001: 389 complaints 2002: 101 complaints 2002 2003: 16 complaints 2004: 39 complaints 2004 2008: 1 complaints 2008
1992: 80 complaints
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YearComplaints
19900
199142
199280
199334
199482
1995176
199697
1997118
1998478
1999550
2000274
2001389
2002101
200316
200439
20081

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 8%

8% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 6 distinct reports on file.

SEAT BELTS 8%

8% of complaints: seat belts — 6 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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REAR SEAT BELT FAILURE, SEAT BELT BECAME UNLATCH. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950313

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 6%

6% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 5 distinct reports on file.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 6%

6% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 5 distinct reports on file.

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

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 6%

6% of complaints: electrical system — 5 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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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

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 service brakes, hydraulic issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (5 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 service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, accounting for 8% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1992 Isuzu Rodeo have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.