MYRModel Year Report

1999 Isuzu Rodeo

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
1999 Isuzu Rodeo
BUILT 2026-08-02

This year had more than double the complaints 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, 1999 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 1999 2000: 274 complaints 2000 2001: 389 complaints 2002: 101 complaints 2002 2003: 16 complaints 2004: 39 complaints 2004 2008: 1 complaints 2008
1999: 550 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 29%

29% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 157 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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I HAVE 1999 ISUZU RODEO. I GOT THE ABS KEEP RUNNING AND GOT A LIGHT ON PROBLEM RECENTLY AND I GOT THE ABS DIAGNOSTIC AT DEALER AND THEY SAID I HAVE ABS SHORT AND NEED TO REPLACE ABS MODULE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20030330

NEW CAR, 7DAYS OLD. DRIVING UP TO A STOP LIGHT. THE VEHICLE SLOWED, BUT WOULD NOT STOP. CRASHED INTO CAR IN FRONT OF ME AT 5 TO 10 MPH.

NHTSA ODI report, 19990419

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER 10%

10% of complaints: fuel system, other — 54 distinct reports on file.

STRUCTURE 8%

8% of complaints: structure — 45 distinct reports on file.

SUSPENSION 6%

6% of complaints: suspension — 35 distinct reports on file.

INJURY
SUSPENSION 6%

6% of complaints: suspension — 35 distinct reports on file.

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 ISUZU RODEO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS EXTENSIVE RUST AND CORROSION ON THE UNDERCARRIAGE OF THE FRAME. IN ADDITION, THE CONTROL ARMS ON THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED THE SAME CONDITION.

NHTSA ODI report, 20181004

I HAD JUST COME OFF THE HIGHWAY IN MY RODEO AND COME TO A SLOWDOWN ON THE ENTRANCE RAMP TO THE MAIN ROAD AND WHEN I WENT TO TAKE OFF MY TORSION BAR THAT HOLDS MY REAR AXLE IN ON THE DRIVER SIDE COMPLETELY BROKE OFF FROM RUST AND THERE ARE SEVERAL...

NHTSA ODI report, 20180806

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 1999 — complaint volume: 550
I 19990331 — EA (closed 20020731)

BRAKING SYSTEM/ABS

R 20000331 — suspension

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. PAINT WAS APPLIED UNEVENLY ON THE REAR AXLES, RESULTING IN INSUFFICIENT PAINT HARDNESS. SHOULD THIS OCCUR ON THE SURFACE THAT CONTACTS THE REAR AXLE LOW

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR AXLE LOWER LINK JOINT NUT AND BOLT.

Campaign 00V058000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20000810 — structure

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 201, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT."

Remedy: DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE INTERIOR OF YOUR VEHICLE.

Campaign 00V121001 — check if this car was fixed

R 20010622 — engine and engine cooling

THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SAFETY ACT. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 1998-2000 RODEO (UE) AND AMIGO (UA) MODELS E

Remedy: DEALER WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLE TO DETERMINE THE CONDITION OF THE TIMING BELT AND TENSIONER. THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE TIMING BELT. DEPENDING ON THE CONDITION OR MODEL OF THE TIMING BELT TENSIONER

Campaign 01I002000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20030714 — service brakes, hydraulic

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES THAT ARE EQUIPPED WITH AN ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS), THE VEHICLES CAN EXPERIENCE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCES IN CERTAIN TYPES OF BRAKING EVENTS.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL PROVIDE A REPLACEMENT COMPUTER ALGORITHM FOR THE ABS THAT IS BASED ON THE ALGORITHM USED IN ISUZU'S MY 2000 AND 2001 VEHICLES, WHICH HAVE NOT HAD THE PROBLEM. THIS CAMPAIGN WILL BE CONDU

Campaign 02I002000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20090616 — PE (closed 20091208)

REAR SUSPENSION LOWER LINK FAILURE

I 20091207 — EA (closed 20101015)

Rear Suspension Lower Link Detachment

R 20101210 — suspension

ISUZU IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1998-2002 ISUZU RODEO AND MODEL YEAR 2002 ISUZU AXIOM VEHICLES, AND HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN 1998-2002 HONDA PASSPORT VEHICLES, THAT WERE ORIGINALLY SOLD, OR AR

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE REAR SUSPENSION LOWER LINK BRACKET AREA. FOR VEHICLES IN WHICH LITTLE OR NO CORROSION IS FOUND, THE AREA WILL BE TREATED WITH AN ANTI-CORROSIVE COMPOUND. FOR VEHICLES IN WHI

Campaign 10V436000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1999 Isuzu Rodeo — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (157 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel system, other issues (54 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (45 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 00V058000 (suspension) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 00V121001 (structure) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 01I002000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 02I002000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 10V436000 (suspension) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1993 ▲ 2004 ▲ 1991

WORST YEARS

■ 1998 ■ 2001 ■ 2000

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FAQ

Is the 1999 Isuzu Rodeo reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1999 Isuzu Rodeo is rated "significantly worse".

What are the most common problems with the 1999 Isuzu Rodeo?

The most-reported component is service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, accounting for 29% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1999 Isuzu Rodeo have?

5 recalls on file for this model year.

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