MYRModel Year Report

2004 Isuzu Rodeo

▲ Better than typical
2004 Isuzu Rodeo
RENDERED 2026-09-16T15:17:14.131Z

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Isuzu Rodeo Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2004 highlighted. 1991: 44 complaints 1991 1992: 81 complaints 1993: 34 complaints 1993 1994: 90 complaints 1995: 177 complaints 1995 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 2004 2008: 1 complaints 2008
2004: 39 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.

SUSPENSION 28%

28% of complaints: suspension — 11 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing shock absorber and rear.

SERVICE BRAKES 15%

15% of complaints: service brakes — 6 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing air and hydraulic.

CRASH
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BRAKES PEDAL PULSES LIKE CRAZY BUT THE BRAKES DON'T WORK WHEN APPLIED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20170520

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 15%

15% of complaints: electrical system — 6 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing wiring and ignition.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 13%

13% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 5 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing exhaust system and engine.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 10%

10% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 4 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing accelerator pedal.

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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, 20120329

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20051125 — fuel system, gasoline

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 AFFE

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 WI

Campaign 05V466000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20131213 — suspension

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 registered

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 anti-corrosive

Campaign 13V547000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20180523 — DP (closed 20200305)

Fuel Tank Retention Failure

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2004 Isuzu Rodeo — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (11 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 05V466000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 13V547000 (suspension) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1993 ▲ 1991 ● 1992

WORST YEARS

■ 1999 ■ 1998 ■ 2001

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FAQ

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 2026-09-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.