Model year record

1999 ISUZU Rodeo

3 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 735 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 10V436000

Suspension: rear

Component: Suspension: rear
Manufacturer: ISUZU MANUFACTURING SERVICES OF AMERICA
Vehicles affected: 149,992
Reported to NHTSA: 2010-09-22
Owners notified: 2010-12-10

Defect description

ISUZU IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1998-2002 ISUZU RODEO AND MODEL YEAR 2002 ISUZU AXIOM VEHICLES, AND HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN 1998-2002 HONDA PASSPORT VEHICLES, THAT WERE ORIGINALLY SOLD, OR ARE CURRENTLY REGISTERED, IN THE STATES OF MAINE, NEW HAMPSHIRE, VERMONT, MASSACHUSETTS, RHODE ISLAND, CONNECTICUT, NEW YORK, NEW JERSEY, PENNSYLVANIA, DELAWARE, MARYLAND, THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, WEST VIRGINIA, OHIO, INDIANA, MICHIGAN, ILLINOIS, WISCONSIN, MINNESOTA, IOWA, MISSOURI, AND KENTUCKY. VEHICLES THAT HAVE EXPERIENCED SUSTAINED EXPOSURE TO HIGHLY CORROSIVE MATERIALS USED IN SOME JURISDICTIONS FOR ROAD DEICING PURPOSES MAY EXPERIENCE EXCESSIVE CORROSION IN THE VICINITY OF THE FORWARD MOUNTING POINT BRACKET FOR THE LEFT OR RIGHT REAR SUSPENSION LOWER LINK PRIOR TO THE TIME THAT SUCH CORROSION WOULD NORMALLY BE EXPECTED.

Safety risk

EXCESSIVE CORROSION MAY RESULT IN THE LEFT OR RIGHT REAR SUSPENSION LOWER LINK BRACKET BECOMING DETACHED FROM THE FRAME, WHICH CAN AFFECT VEHICLE HANDLING AND POTENTIALLY CAUSE A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

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 COMPOUND. FOR VEHICLES IN WHICH CORROSION HAS DAMAGED THE REAR SUSPENSION LOWER LINK BRACKET AND AFFECTED ITS CONNECTION TO THE VEHICLE FRAME, A REINFORCEMENT BRACKET WILL BE INSTALLED. IN THE RARE EVENT THE CORROSION IS SO SEVERE THAT THE REINFORCEMENT BRACKET REMEDY WOULD NOT BE APPROPRIATE, A REPURCHASE OFFER WILL BE EXTENDED TO THE VEHICLE'S OWNER. ALL INSPECTIONS AND REMEDIES WILL BE PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE FOR VEHICLES THAT ARE 10 YEARS OLD OR LESS. FOR VEHICLES OLDER THAN 10 YEARS, ISUZU WILL OFFER A FREE REMEDY, BUT ONLY IF THE VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN ISUZU SERVICE FACILITY, OR HONDA DEALER (AS APPLICABLE), DEALER WITHIN 12 MONTHS OF WHEN OWNER NOTIFICATIONS WERE ISSUED. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 10, 2010. ISUZU OWNERS MAY CONTACT ISUZU AT 1-800-255-6727. HONDA OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.

Recall campaignNHTSA 00V121001

Structure: body

Component: Structure: body
Manufacturer: ISUZU MOTORS LIMITED
Vehicles affected: 45,252
Reported to NHTSA: 2000-04-28
Owners notified: 2000-08-10

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 201, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT."

Safety risk

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, PERSONAL INJURY COULD OCCUR.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE INTERIOR OF YOUR VEHICLE.

Recall campaignNHTSA 00V058000

Suspension: rear

Component: Suspension: rear
Manufacturer: ISUZU MOTORS LIMITED
Vehicles affected: 213,736
Reported to NHTSA: 2000-03-02
Owners notified: 2000-03-31

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. PAINT WAS APPLIED UNEVENLY ON THE REAR AXLES, RESULTING IN INSUFFICIENT PAINT HARDNESS. SHOULD THIS OCCUR ON THE SURFACE THAT CONTACTS THE REAR AXLE LOWER LINK BRACKET BOLT HEAD AND/OR NUT, THE NUT MAY LOOSEN.

Safety risk

THE BOLT COULD DETACH FULLY, CAUSING SEPARATION OF THE LOWER LINK FROM THE REAR AXLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR AXLE LOWER LINK JOINT NUT AND BOLT.

Owner complaints

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

Component	Complaints	Median mileage
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip	159	53,000 mi
Fuel system, other: storage: fuel gauge system	54	64,000 mi
Structure: frame and members	45	135,000 mi
Suspension	35	130,000 mi
Suspension: rear	35	135,000 mi
Vehicle speed control	27	52,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine	21	60,800 mi
Fuel system, gasoline	19	60,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission	14	43,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline	13	78,000 mi
Structure: body	12	137,032 mi
Suspension: front	12	—
Service brakes, hydraulic	11	40,000 mi
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields	11	149,000 mi
Tires	11	64,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components	10	—
Service brakes, air: antilock	9	53,200 mi
Electrical system	8	150,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump	8	50,000 mi
Air bags: frontal	7	95,000 mi
Unknown or other	7	1,000 mi
Air bags	6	120,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling	6	43,947 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe	6	43,947 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner	6	45,000 mi
Power train: axle assembly	6	—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light	6	36,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module	6	40,897 mi
Structure	6	40,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: cruise control	6	18,230 mi
Electrical system: ignition	5	130,000 mi
Service brakes	5	138,000 mi
Service brakes, air: antilock: ABS warning light	5	39,500 mi
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs	5	—
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash	4	52 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)	4	52 mi
Power train: manual transmission	4	105,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal	4	72,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: linkages	4	78,100 mi
Visibility: rear window wiper/washer	4	67,850 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system	3	65,000 mi
Equipment	3	70,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery	3	77,000 mi
Power train	3	200,600 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)	3	43,947 mi
Service brakes, air: antilock: control unit/module	3	10,000 mi
Steering	3	160,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor	3	40,000 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery	2	—
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator	2	—
Electrical system: ignition: module	2	—
Engine	2	7,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys	2	84,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)	2	45,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: carburetor system	2	—
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system	2	19,226 mi
Fuel system, other	2	150,000 mi
Power train: clutch assembly	2	38,000 mi
Seat belts: front: retractor	2	77,000 mi
Seats	2	—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc	2	30,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor	2	—
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar	2	—
Steering: column locking: anti-theft device	2	44,553 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: switch/wiring	2	—
Air bags: frontal: driver clockspring/spiral cassette	1	200,000 mi
Child seat	1	—
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel	1	75,000 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery: cables	1	—
Electrical system: horn	1	—
Electrical system: wiring	1	—
Electrical system: wiring: rear compartment/trunk	1	—
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood	1	—
Electronic stability control (ESC)	1	105,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly	1	43,947 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system	1	—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control	1	57,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor	1	—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: crankcase (PCV)	1	43,947 mi
Exterior lighting: back up lights	1	18,230 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights	1	—
Exterior lighting: turn signal	1	18,230 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings	1	—
Fuel/propulsion system	1	198,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages	1	—
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift	1	88,900 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch	1	88,900 mi
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft	1	—
Power train: driveline: driveshaft	1	—
Seat belts	1	—
Seat belts: front	1	70,000 mi
Seat belts: front: anchorage	1	—
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly	1	—
Service brakes, air: antilock: wheel speed sensor	1	39,500 mi
Service brakes, air: controls: foot control/valve	1	—
Service brakes, air: drum: shoes/linings	1	52 mi
Service brakes, air: supply: check valve	1	—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads	1	—
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages	1	—
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings	1	—
Steering: hydraulic power assist system	1	—
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint	1	—
Suspension: front: control arm: upper ball joint	1	—
Suspension: front: shock absorber	1	—
Suspension: rear: springs	1	—
Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire	1	—
Tires: tread/belt	1	—
Traction control system	1	114,500 mi
Visibility	1	—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: rear window	1	—
Visibility: rear window wiper/washer: motor	1	65,000 mi
Visibility: rear window wiper/washer: switch/wiring	1	—
Visibility: windshield	1	—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer	1	60,000 mi
Wheels	1	—
Wheels: rim	1	101,500 mi

The 1998 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 2000 model has 2 times 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.