Isuzu Rodeo — YEARS TO AVOID
Data updated 2026-08-02. Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA.
Avoid: 1999, 1998, 2001, 2000 · Best bets: 1993, 2004, 1991, 1994, 1992, 1996
COMPLAINT HISTORY
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 0 |
| 1991 | 42 |
| 1992 | 80 |
| 1993 | 34 |
| 1994 | 82 |
| 1995 | 176 |
| 1996 | 97 |
| 1997 | 118 |
| 1998 | 478 |
| 1999 | 550 |
| 2000 | 274 |
| 2001 | 389 |
| 2002 | 101 |
| 2003 | 16 |
| 2004 | 39 |
| 2008 | 1 |
EVERY YEAR, RANKED
| Year | Ranking | Complaints | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Not enough data | 1 | Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. |
| 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 | 176 | This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year. |
| 1994 | Recommended | 82 | 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 | 80 | This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year. |
| 1991 | Recommended | 42 | 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. |