MYRModel Year Report

1994 Isuzu Rodeo

● Typical for this model
1994 Isuzu Rodeo
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:57:14.776Z

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
90
Recalls
5

Campaigns on file for 1994

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Engine and engine cooling

20% of complaints

Complaints per year

1991: 44 complaints 1991 1992: 81 complaints 1993: 34 complaints 1994: 90 complaints 1994 90 1995: 177 complaints 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 1993: 34 complaints 1993 1994: 90 complaints 1994 90 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 1993: 34 complaints 1993 1994: 90 complaints 1994 90 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

1994: 90 complaints

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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.

Engine and engine cooling

20% · 18 reports

Most commonly citing engine and gasoline.

Power train

18% · 16 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and transfer case (4-wheel drive).

CRASHINJURY
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Auto-transmission; when left in idle in park, vehicle began to move backwards due to gear shift popped in reverse. Please describe details. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-08-25

Electrical system

16% · 14 reports

Most commonly citing ignition and alternator/generator/regulator.

FIRE
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About two days ago the power windows on my Rodeo suddenly stopped working so we took the control out thinking that maybe the wires vibrated loose or something like that.

NHTSA ODI report, 2006-10-14

Also filed under Visibility

Wheels

11% · 10 reports

Most commonly citing lugs/nuts/bolts/studs and multi piece.

Service brakes

11% · 10 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

Safety timeline

5 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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    1994-07-14Engine and engine cooling94V132000 Constant expansion and contraction of the cylinder head causes the camshaft seal end plug can become dislodged from the cylinder head. This allows oil to leak from the camshaft.

    Remedy: Dealers will install camshaft end seal plug retainer plates.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    1996-01-10SQOpen Brush/grille guard campaign
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    1996-11-25Seat belts96V170002 The latch plate used in the seat belt buckle was not manufactured according to design dimensions. If the seat belt tongue is inserted slowly at an angle into the buckle, there is a possibility of…

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the buckle and, if necessary, replace the buckle assembly with a new buckle.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    1997-05-24Electrical system97V034001 An integrated circuit within the voltage regulator can contain manufacturing errors.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the voltage regulator with a new regulator.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2002-04-11Recall queryClosed 2002-12-17 Seat belt latch failures
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    2002-12-16Seat belts02V281000 On certain sport utility vehicles and pickup trucks, the latch plate used in the seat belt buckle was not manufactured according to design dimensions. If the seat belt tongue is inserted slowly at…

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the buckle and, if necessary, replace the buckle assembly with a new buckle. Owner notification is expected to begin during mid-December 2002. Owners who take their vehicles…

    Check if this car was fixed →

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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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1994 Isuzu Rodeo — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Engine and engine cooling: 18 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 16 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 14 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 94V132000 · Engine and engine cooling
  • Recall 96V170002 · Seat belts
  • Recall 97V034001 · Electrical system
  • Recall 02V281000 · Seat belts
  • Recall 06E065000 · Exterior lighting
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FAQ

Is the 1994 Isuzu Rodeo reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1994 Isuzu Rodeo is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 1994 Isuzu Rodeo?
The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 20% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1994 Isuzu Rodeo have?
5 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.