Model year record

1991 Isuzu Rodeo

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

Isuzu Rodeo, 1991–1997 generation
Pictured: the 1991–1997 generation. IFCAR, Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

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.

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