More and more play in the steering wheel then started to make a clicking noise when turnining slightly, found a loose bolt on steering shaft "knuckle" very dangerous and isuzu should have a more safe way of securing this. This should be a major safety issue.
1998 Isuzu Rodeo steering problems
13 complaints (3% of all complaints for this car). 2 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 13
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- crashes
- 2
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Steering wheel/handle bar7
- Hydraulic power assist system3
- Rack and pinion: rack1
- Rack and pinion: pinion shaft1
- Hydraulic power assist: pump1
- Column locking: anti-theft device1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Isuzu Rodeo steering problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1998 Isuzu Rodeo steering
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 1998 Isuzu Rodeo owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
While driving and without warning lost steering control. Dealer notified.
On number of occasions while stopped in traffic the rpms jumps to 2200-2400. When brake are lightly applied, the vehicle rapidly lurchs forward, the dealer claim that the power steering switch linked to the throttle was related to the throttle jumps.
Rattle from steering column/loose bolt on steering shaft/previously worked on by dealer
Isuzu trailer harness kit (wiring). Srs coil assembly (steering column)--made grinding noise when turning. Antenna--bent.
No summary listed for this vehicle.
While driving at 60 MPH, steering wheel locked, and ABS brakes did not work at all. Frontal impact into railing, and airbags did not deploy. Dealer contacted and was not aware of the problem. Cannot remedy the vehicle. Problem still exists. Provide further information.
On 2/5/99 I was traveling on interstate 85 in richmond when I tried to move my steering wheel , and the wheel would not move. We were heading toward a railing and I tried to use the brake to stop the car, and the brake pedal was on the floor and the car still would not stop. My son and I were almost killed because of the steering wheel locking and the brakes not working at all!
Alternator failed twice. Yh
No summary included.
Questions about the 1998 Isuzu Rodeo steering
Does the 1998 Isuzu Rodeo have steering problems?
Owners have filed 13 complaints about the steering of the 1998 Isuzu Rodeo, 3% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1998 Isuzu Rodeo steering problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Isuzu Rodeo steering?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
Other 1998 Isuzu Rodeo problems
Brakes 222Body 69Suspension 59Engine 39Fuel system 32Electrical 30Acceleration 29Transmission 22Airbags 16Wheels 12Visibility 9Locks 6Tires 6Seat belts 4Lights 2
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