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1996 Isuzu Rodeo engine problems

14 complaints (14% of all complaints for this car). 1 crash reported.

owner complaints
14
of this car's complaints
14%
crashes
1
recalls
0

Which part fails

  • Engine: gasoline
    9
  • Exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)
    1
  • Exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor
    1
  • Exhaust system: emission control
    1
  • Cooling system: radiator assembly
    1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Isuzu Rodeo engine problems in other years

1991199520002004

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 1996 Isuzu Rodeo owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jun 7, 2006 · Engine · FL

My egr valve on my 96 isuzu rodeo keeps going out. I have went to my local dealer and he said that in the last year he has sold over 100 egr valves for this vehicle and that they have not recalled them. I need to know why they have not recalled this do to it being an ongoing problem causing extremely bad gas use.

Filed Jul 25, 2003 · Brakes, Engine · TX

Engine problems;losing power and making popping noises, when vehicle is traveling from start to 75 MPH vehicle stops, and engine shuts down everything, engine check light comes on wont turn off, ABS warning light comes on while vehicle is driven stays on,problems started on or about oct 2002 and have not stopped,tried to contact dealer, dealer no longer exists.help.

Filed Nov 22, 2001 · Engine · MO

I am extremely disappointed with isuzu for building and then selling this obvious lemon as a vehicle to the public. How can people feel confident about spending that much money on a vehicle when it is going to fall apart in that short of time. I really think that so much going wrong in one vehicle that there is a manufacturing problem and that the company needs to do something about and the dealer should have never put it back out on the lot to be sold again. Yes it was bought used but everyone of the car dealers we tried to trade it off to already new about the past history of the car, so was the consumer not informed because they just sell cars and don't care about the consumer.

Filed Apr 25, 2001 · Acceleration, Engine · OK

Odometer and cruise control do not operate also engine complete stall.

Filed Jul 6, 2000 · Brakes, Engine · NC

When driving at 25 MPH consumer heard a knocking and ticking noise within the front end. Also, ABS light and the gas light did not work during long drives. Consumer has contacted the dealer. Please provide any further details.

Filed Jun 9, 2000 · Engine · HI

When vehicle is traveling about 35 to45 MPH vehicle stops, and engine shuts down everything.

Filed Jul 23, 1999 · Engine · VA

Engine problems;losing power and making popping noises.consumer contacted dealer.

Filed Jul 23, 1999 · Engine · VA

Engine problems; losing power making and popping noises.consumer contacted. *ak dealer.

Filed Jul 14, 1999 · Engine, Visibility · WA

There have been 4 incidents. The first time the heator core went out and antifreeze poured into the passenger side floor. I had two inchs of antifreeze on the floor and if I had a passenger they would have been burned by the hot antifreeze. The second time the heater core went out the same thing happened. The 3rd time it was the radiator supposedly caused by stress from the heator core and the 4th time it was the radiator with a hole on the backside. I feel the continously breakdown has caused undue stress on the vehicle and is subject to a major engine breakdown at any time.

Filed Aug 31, 1998 · Engine · NC

While traveling at 65-70 MPH the vehicle suddenly slowed to 15 MPH and then stalled.

Questions about the 1996 Isuzu Rodeo engine

Does the 1996 Isuzu Rodeo have engine problems?

Owners have filed 14 complaints about the engine of the 1996 Isuzu Rodeo, 14% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1996 Isuzu Rodeo engine problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1996 Isuzu Rodeo engine?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Isuzu Rodeo have bad engine?

The Isuzu Rodeo model years with the most engine complaints are 1999 (52 complaints), 1998 (39 complaints) and 2000 (37 complaints).

Other 1996 Isuzu Rodeo problems

Wheels 22Airbags 11Body 10Brakes 10Suspension 7Visibility 7Acceleration 5Electrical 5Steering 5Transmission 5Locks 3Fuel system 2Seats 2Tires 2Lights 1Seat belts 1

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