MYRModel Year Report

1996 Isuzu Rodeo

● Typical for this model
1996 Isuzu Rodeo
RENDERED 2026-09-16T17:30:00.468Z

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, 1996 highlighted. 1991: 44 complaints 1991 1992: 81 complaints 1993: 34 complaints 1993 1994: 90 complaints 1995: 177 complaints 1995 1996: 97 complaints 1996 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 complaints 2008
1996: 97 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.

WHEELS 24%

24% of complaints: wheels — 23 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing lugs/nuts/bolts/studs and hub.

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LUG NUTS SNAP OFF EVERYTIME TIRES ARE REMOVED FOR ROTATION. THIS IS NOT THE MECHANICS FAULT. IT IS A DEFECT AND ISUZU SHOULD BE PAYING FOR THE REPLACEMENTS.

NHTSA ODI report, 20021211

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 14%

14% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 14 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing gasoline and gas recirculation valve (egr valve).

CRASH INJURY
AIR BAGS 11%

11% of complaints: air bags — 11 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing frontal.

CRASH INJURY DEATH
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 ISUZU RODEO. THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD-ON COLLISION TRAVELING 35 MPH. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACTS RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED OR REPAIRED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20101025

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE, ANOTHER VEHICLE PULLED OUT IN FRONT OF MY VEHICLE WHICH CAUSED ME TO HIT THAT VEHICLE HEAD-ON AND DURING THAT TIME AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY; ALSO, REPLACED OXYGEN SENSOR/FUEL SENDING UNIT/WIRING HARNESS PROCESSING ASSEMBLY.

NHTSA ODI report, 19961226

TAKATA RECALL INESPERADAMENTE SE ACTIVO LA BOLSA DE AIRE DEL CHOFER QUEMANDO LOS BRAZOS Y LA BARRIGA DE MI ESPOSA , ELLA SINTIO UN OLOR FUERTE A CABLE QUEMADO PENSO QUE VENIA DEL EXTERIOR Y SACO SU CARA HACIA FUERA , Y CASI EN EL INSTANTA EXPLOTO LA...

NHTSA ODI report, 20190618

Also filed under ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

SERVICE BRAKES 11%

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

CRASH
STRUCTURE 10%

10% of complaints: structure — 10 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing frame and members and door.

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THE FRAME OF THIS VEHICLE IS RUSTED EXCESSIVELY AND IS DEEMED BY QUALIFIED MECHANICS AS NOT ROADWORTHY. ALL OTHER PARTS OF THE VEHICLE WORK PROPERLY AND THE VEHICLE STILL LOOKS GREAT. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20140527

Also filed under SUSPENSION

EFFECTIVE PART: THE 2 MAIN FRAMES ARE RUST OUT AND COULD BREAK AT ANYTIME. WE BELIEVE ONE OF THE REASONS WHY THE FRAMES ARE DETERIORATING IS FROM SALT DURING THE WINTER. DO TO THE COMPANY BAD FRAMING. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20120606

SAFETY TIMELINE

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

1996 Isuzu Rodeo — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for wheels issues (23 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (14 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (11 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 06E065000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1993 ▲ 2004 ▲ 1991

WORST YEARS

■ 1999 ■ 1998 ■ 2001

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FAQ

Is the 1996 Isuzu Rodeo reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1996 Isuzu Rodeo is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1996 Isuzu Rodeo?

The most-reported component is wheels, accounting for 24% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1996 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.