MYRModel Year Report

Isuzu Rodeo — years to avoid

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA.

4 model years to avoid, 1 to watch and 3 best bets. Tap a year to see its problem areas, recalls and buy-smart checklist.

Avoid4 years

Caution1 year

Best bets3 years

Complaint history

1990: 0 complaints, Not enough data 1990 1991: 44 complaints, Recommended 1992: 81 complaints, Recommended 1993: 34 complaints, Recommended 1993 1994: 90 complaints, Recommended 1995: 177 complaints, Caution 1996: 97 complaints, Recommended 1996 1997: 118 complaints, Recommended 1998: 478 complaints, Avoid 1999: 550 complaints, Avoid 1999 2000: 274 complaints, Avoid 2001: 389 complaints, Avoid 2002: 101 complaints, Recommended 2002 2003: 16 complaints, Not enough data 2004: 39 complaints, Recommended 2005 2008: 1 complaint, Not enough data 2008 1999 · 550
1990: 0 complaints, Not enough data 1990 1991: 44 complaints, Recommended 1992: 81 complaints, Recommended 1992 1993: 34 complaints, Recommended 1994: 90 complaints, Recommended 1994 1995: 177 complaints, Caution 1996: 97 complaints, Recommended 1996 1997: 118 complaints, Recommended 1998: 478 complaints, Avoid 1999: 550 complaints, Avoid 1999 2000: 274 complaints, Avoid 2001: 389 complaints, Avoid 2002: 101 complaints, Recommended 2002 2003: 16 complaints, Not enough data 2004: 39 complaints, Recommended 2004 2006 2008: 1 complaint, Not enough data 2008 1999 · 550
1990: 0 complaints, Not enough data 1990 1991: 44 complaints, Recommended 1991 1992: 81 complaints, Recommended 1992 1993: 34 complaints, Recommended 1993 1994: 90 complaints, Recommended 1994 1995: 177 complaints, Caution 1995 1996: 97 complaints, Recommended 1996 1997: 118 complaints, Recommended 1997 1998: 478 complaints, Avoid 1998 1999: 550 complaints, Avoid 1999 2000: 274 complaints, Avoid 2000 2001: 389 complaints, Avoid 2001 2002: 101 complaints, Recommended 2002 2003: 16 complaints, Not enough data 2003 2004: 39 complaints, Recommended 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008: 1 complaint, Not enough data 2008 1999 · 550
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Recommended
  • Not enough data

Every year, ranked

Newest first. Find your year, then open it for the full report.

YearRankingComplaintsCompared with a typical year
2008 ○ Not enough data 1 Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2005–2007 No NHTSA records on file — this model year may not have been sold, or no complaints, recalls or investigations were ever filed against it.
2004 ▲ Recommended 39 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
2003 ○ Not enough data 16 Only 16 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2002 ● Recommended 101 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
2001 ■ Avoid 389 This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.
2000 ■ Avoid 274 This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.
1999 ■ Avoid 550 This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.
1998 ■ Avoid 478 This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.
1997 ● Recommended 118 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
1996 ● Recommended 97 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
1995 ◆ Caution 177 This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
1994 ● Recommended 90 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
1993 ▲ Recommended 34 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
1992 ● Recommended 81 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
1991 ▲ Recommended 44 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
1990 ○ Not enough data 0 Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
How the rankings work

Each model year’s distinct NHTSA complaint count is compared with the median of the same model’s other eligible years.

  • ▲ Recommended

    At least 30% fewer complaints than the model’s typical year.

  • ● Recommended

    Within 30% of the model’s typical year.

  • ◆ Caution

    30% to 100% more complaints than the typical year.

  • ■ Avoid

    More than double the complaints of the typical year.

  • ○ Not enough data

    Fewer than 30 complaints on file, or too few other years to compare with — too few for a fair verdict.

Recalls

19

recalls on file across every Isuzu Rodeo model year.

Open a year above to see that year’s own recalls, investigations, and remedies.

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