Model year record

1991 ISUZU Rodeo

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 60 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 91V118000

Power train: automatic transmission

Component
Power train: automatic transmission
Manufacturer
ISUZU MOTORS LIMITED
Vehicles affected
3,023
Reported to NHTSA
1991-07-12
Owners notified
1991-07-17

Defect description

THE TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVEL GAUGES (DIP STICKS) INSTALLED IN THESE VEHICLES ARE NOT TO DESIGNED SPECIFICATIONS. THE GAUGE INDICATES THAT TRANSMISSION FLUID SHOULD BE ADDED WHEN IT IS AT THE CORRECT LEVEL.

Safety risk

ADDING MORE TRANSMISSION FLUID THAN REQUIRED WILL CAUSETHE FLUID TO LEAK THROUGH THE FLUID LEVEL GAUGE TUBE ONTO THE MANIFOLD AS THEENGINE TEMPERATURE RISES. THIS CREATES A POTENTIAL FOR A FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

REPLACE OIL LEVEL GAUGE AND NOTIFY OWNERS TO USE ONLY THE SPECIFIED AMOUNT OF AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Power train: automatic transmission6
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline5140,460 mi
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly5
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood3140,460 mi
Structure: frame and members3109,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly2
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe2140,460 mi
Fuel system, other: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings2
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip2
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components2
Suspension: front2
Unknown or other2
Visibility: windshield2
Electrical system: ignition1
Electrical system: ignition: module1
Electrical system: wiring1
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittings1
Engine and engine cooling: engine1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor1
Exterior lighting: headlights1
Fuel system, gasoline: carburetor system1140,460 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump1140,460 mi
Power train1
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines1180,000 mi
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft1
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft: seal1
Power train: clutch assembly1
Power train: driveline: differential unit1
Power train: manual transmission1
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light1
Service brakes, hydraulic: brake fluid low warning: lamp1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum1
Structure: body: door1
Vehicle speed control1
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal1

The 1992 model has about half as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.