Isuzu Rodeo years to avoid
More than twice the Rodeo's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best Isuzu Rodeo years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Isuzu Rodeo complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Isuzu Rodeo problems
All model years combined.
- Brakes593
- Body546
- Suspension387
- Engine273
- Fuel system218
- Transmission203
- Electrical164
- Acceleration137
- Wheels109
- Airbags89
- Visibility76
- Tires65
Most reported problems on the Isuzu Rodeo
Isuzu Rodeo problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 95 | 1 | Brakes | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2004 | 74 | 39 | Engine | 70,000 | 2 | 3 | |
| 2003 | 86 | 16 | Body | 40,000 | 3 | 2 | |
| 2002 | 38 | 101 | Body | 85,587 | 2 | 8 | Avoid |
| 2001 | 5 | 389 | Body | 110,000 | 4 | 18 | Avoid |
| 2000 | - | 274 | Body | 90,000 | 3 | 23 | |
| 1999 | - | 550 | Brakes | 78,000 | 3 | 76 | |
| 1998 | - | 478 | Brakes | 100,000 | 4 | 81 | |
| 1997 | - | 118 | Body | 125,000 | 0 | 17 | |
| 1996 | - | 97 | Wheels | 125,000 | 0 | 17 | |
| 1995 | - | 176 | Wheels | 117,000 | 1 | 27 | |
| 1994 | - | 82 | Transmission | 140,000 | 4 | 6 | |
| 1993 | - | 34 | Engine | 1 | 3 | ||
| 1992 | - | 78 | Transmission | 0 | 8 | ||
| 1991 | - | 41 | Transmission | 1 | 2 |
Recalls 16
Questions about the Isuzu Rodeo
What years of the Isuzu Rodeo should you avoid?
2001 and 2002. Each has more than twice the Isuzu Rodeo's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2001 alone has 389, mostly about body and suspension.
What is the best year for a used Isuzu Rodeo?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Isuzu Rodeo?
Brakes, with 593 complaints across all years, followed by body (546) and suspension (387).
How many recalls does the Isuzu Rodeo have?
16 recalls between 1991 and 2008. The 2001 model year has the most, with 4.
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