2004 Isuzu Rodeo
This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than 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.
- Complaints
- 39
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- Suspension
Campaigns on file for 2004
Opened by NHTSA
28% of complaints
Complaints per year
2004: 39 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 0 |
| 1991 | 44 |
| 1992 | 81 |
| 1993 | 34 |
| 1994 | 90 |
| 1995 | 177 |
| 1996 | 97 |
| 1997 | 118 |
| 1998 | 478 |
| 1999 | 550 |
| 2000 | 274 |
| 2001 | 389 |
| 2002 | 101 |
| 2003 | 16 |
| 2004 | 39 |
| 2008 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Suspension
28% · 11 reportsMost commonly citing shock absorber and rear.
Service brakes
15% · 6 reportsMost commonly citing air and hydraulic.
Show complaint excerpts
Brakes pedal pulses like crazy but the brakes don't work when applied.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-05-20
Electrical system
15% · 6 reportsMost commonly citing wiring and ignition.
Engine and engine cooling
13% · 5 reportsMost commonly citing exhaust system and engine.
Vehicle speed control
10% · 4 reportsMost commonly citing accelerator pedal.
Show complaint excerpts
I was on the interstate and as I pressed the accelerator to increase my speed-I was currently going 55-the accelerator got stuck.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-03-29
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2005-11-25Fuel system, gasoline05V466000 Certain sport utility vehicles that have been exposed to fuel contaminated with silicon may develop small pin holes in the fuel pump feed port. Silicon has been identified in the fuel systems of…
Remedy: For vehicles registered in the states identified above, dealers will provide a new cover over the existing feed port on the fuel pump or, if the existing feed port has already been damaged, dealers…
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2013-12-13Suspension13V547000 Isuzu Manufacturing Services of America, Inc (Isuzu) is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 Rodeo and Axiom, and 2003 Rodeo Sport vehicles that were originally sold in, or are currently…
Remedy: Isuzu will notify owners, and 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…
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2018-05-23Defect petitionClosed 2020-03-05 Fuel Tank Retention Failure
Buy-smart checklist
2004 Isuzu Rodeo — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Suspension: 11 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 6 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 6 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 05V466000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 13V547000 · Suspension
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- Is the 2004 Isuzu Rodeo reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2004 Isuzu Rodeo is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2004 Isuzu Rodeo?
- The most-reported component is suspension, accounting for 28% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2004 Isuzu Rodeo have?
- 2 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.