1991 Isuzu Rodeo problems
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Common 1991 Isuzu Rodeo problems
The Isuzu Rodeo, produced from 1991 to 2004, is a sports utility vehicle that has received a reliability rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from Cars.com. However, it is not without its flaws, and certain models have reportedly experienced common issues.
One of the most common problems reported by owners of the Isuzu Rodeo is engine failure, which affects nearly every model year.
Another common issue reported by owners of the Isuzu Rodeo is transmission problems, particularly in the first generation models produced from 1991 to 1997.
In addition to transmission problems, the first generation Isuzu Rodeo was also known to experience excessive oil consumption in its engine, which could lead to engine damage if not addressed promptly.
Owners of the first generation Isuzu Rodeo also reported issues with the vehicle's suspension and steering, including a rough, bumpy ride and excessive body roll, particularly when driving off-road or on rough terrain.
In summary, while the Isuzu Rodeo has received generally positive reviews for its reliability, certain models have reportedly experienced common issues, including engine failure, transmission problems, excessive oil consumption, overheating, and suspension and steering issues. It is important for owners to stay on top of regular maintenance and address any issues as soon as they arise in order to keep their Rodeos running smoothly.
Is the Isuzu Rodeo a reliable car?
The Isuzu Rodeo is a generally well-received sports utility vehicle that got a reliability rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from Cars.com. Drivers praise the Isuzu Rodeo for its low maintenance costs, fuel economy, and suitability for outdoor adventures.
How long will an Isuzu Rodeo last?
187,000mi
What is Isuzu Rodeo lifespan? The estimated lifespan of a Isuzu Rodeo is 187,000mi, before reaching the life expectancy upper limit. Fuel type is a major factor when looking into a vehicles lifespan/life expectancy.
Why was Isuzu Rodeo discontinued?
The Isuzu Rodeo was discontinued for a variety of reasons. The primary reason was to reduce the number of SUVs in the company's line up.
What kind of engine is in the Isuzu Rodeo?
ISUZU Rodeo Crew Cab 3.2i V6 4AT AWD (208 HP)
| ENGINE SPECS - 3.2i V6 4AT AWD (208 HP) | |
|---|---|
| Cylinders: | L4 |
| Displacement: | 3165 cm3 |
| Power: | 153 KW @ 5400 RPM 208 HP @ 5400 RPM 205 BHP @ 5400 RPM |
| Torque: | 214 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM 290 Nm @ 3000 RPM |
1991 Isuzu Rodeo car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Isuzu Rodeo problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Power train problems
- Engine and engine cooling problems
- Service brakes problems
- Hydraulic problems
- Electrical system problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 1991 Isuzu Rodeo vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 1991 Isuzu Rodeo
The NHTSA has received 58 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 1991 Isuzu Rodeo. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 1991 Isuzu Rodeo vehicles.
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-06-08
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 ISUZU RODEO. THE CONTACT WENT TO GET AN EXHAUST AT A MUFFLER SHOP AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE'S FRAME WAS RUSTED. SHE NOTICED THAT THE TUBULAR STEP USED TO ENTER THE VEHICLE WAS RUSTED AND FELL OFF. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET BEEN NOTIFIED. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 110,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 109,000.
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-05-01
- VIN: 4S2CY58Z2M4
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: DRIVERS SEAT BELT POPS OUT OF LOCKING MECHANISM AT WILL. ALSO,SEAT BELT HAS BEEN RELEASED FROM LOCKING MECHANISM BY DRIVER'S ELBOW UNINTENTIONALLY WHILE DRIVING. *AK
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-05-29
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 4S2CY58ZXM4
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: DT: VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED IN A FIRE. TRANSMISSION INDICATOR LIGHT CAME ON, AND DRIVER PULLED OVER AND SAW FLAMES COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. VEHICLE HAD A RECALL BUT CALLERS VEHICLE WAS NOT INVOLVED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. ATTEMPTS WERE MADE TO CONTACT MANUFACTURER, BUT CALLER COULDN'T REACH ANYONE.*AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1991-08-06
- VIN: 4S2CY58Z7M4
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: AT LEAST SIX (6) TIMES THE ANTI-LOCK AND BRAKE LIGHTS STAYS ON. IT GIVES A FALSE INDICATION THAT THERE IS A BRAKE PROBLEM, WHEN IN FACT THE BRAKES ARE FINE. IN EVERY CASE THE PROBLEM IS THE SPEED SENSOR MUST BE REPLACED BECAUSE IT SHORTED OUT. IT BECOMES A VERY COSTLY BILL TO REPLACE THIS SENSOR EVERY OTHER YEAR. *JB
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-03-05
- VIN: 4S2CG58Z5M4
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 95V103009 NOTICE CONCERNING SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY FAILURE. AFTER RECALL REPAIRS WERE DONE SEAT BELT BECAME UNDONE WHILE DRIVING ON BOTH PASSENGER AND DRIVER SIDES. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER, WHO INSTALLED A GUIDE KIT, BUT PROBLEM RECURRED. *AK DEALER ONLY INSTALLED A GUIDE KIT INSTEAD OF REPLACING THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY, WHICH LED TO THE SEAT BELT CONTINUE TO UNBUCKLE BY THEMSELVES. *LA
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2000-06-08
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 4S2CG58Z3M4
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: COMING OFF OF THE INTWERSTATE, THE EMGINE COUGHT ON FIRE FOR NO APPARENT REASON. A FIRE TRUCK HAD TO PUT THE FLAMES OUT. THE CAR WAS TOTALED.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: 4S2CY58Z9M4
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: NP SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK (TIRESIZE: R15LT MS)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: R15LT MS )
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2000-07-29
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 4S2CY5820M4
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: POSSIBLE ENGINE FAILURE RESULTED IN VEHICLE FIRE. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT) *MJS
VISIBILITY PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1994-03-31
- VIN: 4S2CY58Z4M4
- Components: VISIBILITY
- Summary: THE "RUSTED SHUT" REAR DOOR LOCKS AND REAR DOOR WINDOW ASSEMBLIES ARE/WERE A PROBLEM KNOWN TO AND ACKNOWLEDGED BY A SERVICE TECHNICIAN AT AN ISUZU DEALER YET THE NATIONAL CUSTOMER RELATIONS/SERVICE MANAGER DENIED THE PROBLEM EXISTED AND "BLAMED THE MESSENGER" SAYING THAT I SHOULD HAVE KNOWN ENOUGH TO HAVE THE CRANK AND LOCK ASSEMBLIES REMOVED AND LUBRICATED ONCE EVERY YEAR OR TWO BECAUSE I LIVE IN A COLD, WET STATE. ADDITIONALLY, THE FAILURES TO BOTH DOORS FOR BOTH THE LOCK AND THE WINDOW CRANK ASSEMBLIES OCCURRED NOT JUST ONCE BUT TWICE. I DON'T KNOW IF THIS AGENCY CAN DO ANYTHING ABOUT THIS DEFECT BUT I FEEL BETTER HAVING REPORTED IT AND THE INCREDIBLY OFFENSIVE AND BAD FAITH BEHAVIOR OF ISUZU MOTORS. *AK
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1999-09-01
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 4S2CG58Z3M4
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH ON HIGHWAY NOTICED SMOKE COMING THROUGH THE DRIVER'S SIDE. VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE DUE TO TRANSMISSION FAILURE AFTER RECALL REPAIRS. RECALL 91V118000. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 4S2CG58Z7M4
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: NO SUMMARY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- Fire: 1
- VIN: PLEASE ADD
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH SMOKE STARTED COMING FROM LEFT FRONT WHEEL WELL. DRIVER PULLED OVER, AND WITHIN MINUTES VEHICLE WAS ENGULFED BY FLAMES. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. *AK
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1999-07-07
- VIN: 4S2CG58Z1M4
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: NO SUMMARY.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1996-08-16
- VIN: 4S2CY58Z7M4
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: ABS BRAKES FAILED 3 TIMES; ALSO ABS LIGHT GOES ON/OFF. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1999-07-29
- Fire: 1
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE DUE TO SHORT IN THE ELECTRICAL WIRING, AND THE FIRE DEPARTMENT HAD TO COME AND PUT THE FIRE OUT. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1999-02-12
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH GAS PEDAL GOT STUCK DUE TO THE RUBBER THAT IS AROUND THE GAS PEDAL. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1998-06-20
- Fire: 1
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
- Summary: POSSIBLE LEAKING FUEL LINE RESULTING IN VEHICLE FIRE.
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1998-06-20
- Fire: 1
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
- Summary: VEHICLE FIRE DUE TO FUEL LEAK.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 4S2CY58Z5M4
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: ENGINE FIRE.
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: DETERIORATING VEHICLE
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: 452CY5827M4
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: DETERIORATING VEHICLE CLEAR COAT PAINT. PAINT HAS ALREADY DETERIORATED ON HOOD AND TOP OV VEHICLE, AND IT IS WORKING ITS WAY TO AREAS ON SIDE AND REAR OF VEHICLE. *AK
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: CONSUMER CONCERNED WITH THE POSSIBILITY OF FIRE DUE TO THE RISK OF TRANSMISSION FLUID SPILLING ONTO THE HOT ENGINE PARTS.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1997-04-27
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 4S2CY58V3M4
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: UNDERHOOD FIRE WHILE DRIVING HON IGHWAY, CAUSE UNKNOWN, NO WARNING, HAD NOT RECEIVED REPORT FROM STATE FARM, NOT CHECKED BY DEALER. *AK
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1996-12-20
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 4S2CG58Z4M4
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: WHILE DODGOING AN OBSTICLEIN THE ROAD, HIT BRAKES/TURNED WHEELS AND VEHICLE ROLLED OVER. *AK
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- Number Of Injuries: 2
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: WARNING LABEL STATING "SUDDEN TURNS MAY CAUSE VEHICLE TO FLIP OVER "IS VERY SMALL/HIDDEN AS A RESULT DRIVER MADE A SUDDEN TURN AND VEHICLE FLIPPED OVER, RESULTING IN TWO INJURIES.
1991 Isuzu Rodeo recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 2 recalls for different components of the 1991 Isuzu Rodeo.
- Manufacturer: AJ MOTORSPORT
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: CERTAIN AJ MOTORSPORT COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
- Consequence: LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- Remedy: AJ MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 31, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AJ MOTORSPORT AT 626-618-2026.
- Manufacturer: ISUZU MOTORS LIMITED
- Components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
- Summary: 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.
- Consequence: 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.
- Remedy: REPLACE OIL LEVEL GAUGE AND NOTIFY OWNERS TO USE ONLY THE SPECIFIED AMOUNT OF AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID.
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Are you having problems with your 1991 Isuzu Rodeo?
Brody Bergnaum 2024-11-27
I've had this vehicle since 6000 miles and I'm happy to report that I've experienced very few issues with it.
Einar Farrell 2024-10-03
After our accident with the Ford Bronco-II, we decided to purchase an Izusu Rodeo. The Rodeo has proven to be a reliable and safe SUV, which we use to tow our boat from the Los Angeles area to the Colorado river. Additionally, my wife uses it daily for her errands and shopping. Despite having 127,000 miles on it, we have only had to replace a starter, clutch, and air-conditioning compressor. Recently, we even had it repainted, so it still looks great. We absolutely love this truck and plan to keep it until it can no longer run.
Lourdes Haley 2024-04-12
My grandfather bought this car new in 1991. After he passed away, I took over ownership and have had it for 5 years now. It has 68,000 miles and runs like new. I have never had any problems with it!!! I absolutely love this car.
Silas Tremblay 2024-03-14
I can tell you that I absolutely love this vehicle! Out of all the cars I've owned, this one is definitely my favorite. It's so much fun to drive and I can always count on it to get me where I need to go. I plan on keeping this car for as long as possible!