1993 Isuzu Rodeo problems
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Common 1993 Isuzu Rodeo problems
The Isuzu Rodeo, produced from 1990 to 2004, is known for its reliability and off-road capabilities. However, like any vehicle, it has its share of common problems. This article will focus on the 1993 Isuzu Rodeo and its most frequently reported issues.
- Engine-Related Problems
The Isuzu Rodeo's 3.2-liter V6 engine is known to consume large amounts of motor oil, which can lead to a lack of oil lubrication and permanent engine damage.
- Fuel Gauge Sender Failure
Another common issue reported by Isuzu Rodeo owners is the failure of the fuel gauge sender. This issue is often caused by a faulty fuel level sensor or a broken float arm. A solution to this problem is to replace the fuel gauge sender with a new one.
- Oil Leaks
The Isuzu Rodeo is prone to oil leaks, which can be caused by worn gaskets, loose oil pan bolts, or a cracked oil filter adapter. To resolve this issue, it is necessary to identify the source of the leak and replace the faulty component.
- ABS System Failure
Some Isuzu Rodeo owners may experience issues with the ABS system, which can be caused by a faulty wheel speed sensor or a damaged ABS control module. A solution to this issue is to replace the faulty component or repair the damaged wiring.
- Fuel System Issues
Many owners of the second generation Isuzu Rodeo (1998-2004) reported issues with the vehicle's fuel system, including rough idling, stalling, or hesitation when accelerating. This issue is often caused by a faulty fuel pressure regulator or fuel injector, which can lead to poor fuel economy and drivability issues. In some cases, a complete fuel system cleaning or replacement is necessary.
- Electrical System Issues
Owners of the second generation Isuzu Rodeo also reported issues with the vehicle's electrical system, including problems with power windows, door locks, and other electrical components. These issues can be caused by faulty wiring or connectors and may require replacement or repair.
- Suspension and Steering Issues
Many owners of the second generation Isuzu Rodeo reported issues with the vehicle's suspension and steering, including clunking or rattling noises when driving over bumps and power steering system leaks or failures.
In conclusion, the Isuzu Rodeo has several common issues, primarily related to the engine, fuel system, electrical system, suspension, and steering. While these issues can be costly to repair, they can be resolved with the help of a knowledgeable mechanic and quality replacement parts. Regular maintenance and addressing issues promptly can help ensure the Isuzu Rodeo remains a reliable SUV for years to come.
Is Isuzu Rodeo a good vehicle?
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.
How long can 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.
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 |
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.
1993 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:
- Engine and engine cooling problems
- Wheels problems
- Power train problems
- Gasoline problems
- Visibility problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 1993 Isuzu Rodeo vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 1993 Isuzu Rodeo
The NHTSA has received 39 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 1993 Isuzu Rodeo. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 1993 Isuzu Rodeo vehicles.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2008-06-10
- VIN: 4S2CY58V7P4
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: SMELLING GASOLINE, INVESTIGATION SHOWED GAS TANK WAS RUSTED OUT TO THE POINT THAT FINGERS COULD BE PUSHED INTO TANK. ALMOST ALL OF IT WAS LIKE THIN PAPER MACHE. REPLACED TANK AND ONE YEAR LATER THE GAS FILLER TUBE ALSO RUSTED OUT. 1993 RODEO PURCHASED NEW--GAS TANK REPLACED IN 2008--FILLER GAS TUBE IN 2009. *TR
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2009-01-22
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAIN
- Summary: THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED IN JANUARY OF THIS YEAR, AND EVERY SINCE THE PURCHASE DATE THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN BACKFIRING, AND IT EVENTUALLY STARTED DRIVING REALLY SLOW. IT ALSO SMOKES FROM UNDER THE HOOD AND THE SMELL OF THE FUMES HAVE BEEN VERY STRONG SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. ALSO THE WINDOW ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE WON'T WORK. THE BACKSEAT ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR IS HARD TO OPEN, AND THE WINDOW HAD A STICK IN IT MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO ROLL ALL THE WAY UP OR TO ROLL DOWN. *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-01-25
- VIN: 4S2CY58V7P4
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: I HAVE A 1993 ISUZU RODEO THAT STARTED LEAKING MASSIVE AMOUNTS OF OIL ONTO THE MANIFOLD. I FIRST THOUGHT IT WAS A VALVE COVER GASKET SEAL AND REPLACED IT. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION IT WAS COMING FROM THE REAR CAMSHAFT MOUNT/SEAL AREA. I LOOKED TO SEE IF THERE WAS A RECALL ON THIS AND THERE WAS, BECAUSE IT WAS SO UNUSUAL. TO MY SURPRISE THOUGH THE RECALL DOESN'T COVER MY VIN, ALTHOUGH IT IS EXACTLY WHAT THE RECALL WAS ISSUED FOR. IS THERE ANY WAY TO HAVE MY VEHICLE INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THANKS. *JB
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-09-28
- VIN: 4S2CG58V2P4
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: MAKE:ISUZU MODEL:RODEO YEAR:1993 CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 94V132000 DEALER SAID THAT I WAS NOT ON THERE DATA BASE. BUT MY ISUZU HAS THE SAME PROBLEM; OIL LEAK FROM THE CAM SHAFT AND THE OIL IS LEAKING ON TO THE HOT EXHAUST SYSTEM. PLEASE ADVISE THANKS IN ADVANCE ILDEFONSO 407-808-4746. *NM
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-01-27
- VIN: 4S2CY58V5P4
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: THIS COMPLAINT CONCERNS THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID #94V132000 WHICH IS FOR A RECALL ON 1993 ISUZU RODEOS. I CALLED AN ISUZU DEALERSHIP IN MY AREA AND TOLD THEM 1993 ISUZU RODEO IS HAVING THE PROBLEMS DESCRIBED BY THE RECALL. THEY SAID MY VIN # WAS NOT COVERED. HOWEVER, I AM HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM DESCRIBED IN THE RECALL SUMMARY: CONSTANT EXPANSION AND CONTRACTION OF THE CYLINDER HEAD CAUSES THE CAMSHAFT SEAL END PLUG CAN BECOME DISLODGED FROM THE CYLINDER HEAD. THIS ALLOWS OIL TO LEAK FROM THE CAMSHAFT. OIL IS LEAKING FROM MY CAR AND HAS BEEN FOR QUITE SOME TIME. THIS HAS CAUSED ENGINE DAMAGE TO MY VEHICLE. AND IT IS CAUSING OIL TO LEAK ONTO THE HOT EXHAUST SYSTEM, WHICH AS STATED IN THE RECALL CAN CAUSE AN ENGINE FIRE. I'M NOT SURE WHY MY VIN # IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL , BUT I'D LIKE TO FIND OUT SINCE MY CAR IS HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. MY VIN # IS [XXX]. PLEASE CONTACT ME AT THE PHONE # OR E-MAIL ADDRESS LISTED. THANK YOU. *AK UPDATED 07/17/2012 *JS INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH CONSUMER HEARD NOISE COMING FROM RIGHT REAR END. CONSUMER PULLED OVER TO INSPECT VEHICLE, AND NOTICED WHEEL AND AXLE BROKE OFF FROM AXLE HOUSING. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2000-08-30
- VIN: 4S2CY58V8P4
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: MY ENGINE JUST "DIED" IN AUGUST 2000. BEST CHEVROLET AND ISUZU IN HINGHAM MA SAID THAT I NEEDED A NEW OR REBUILT ENGINE. I HAVE TAKEN EXTREMELY GOOD CARE OF THIS VEHICLE SINCE IT WAS PURCHASED BRAND NEW IN 1993. I DID NOT WANT A REBUILT AND VERY NICELY, BUT FIRMLY, ASKED THAT THEY COVER IT AND GIVE ME A BRAND NEW ENGINE, TO WHICH ISUZU CORP. AND THE DEALER AGREED IF I PAID FOR THE LABOR COSTS OF INSTALLING IT. I THOUGHT THIS SOUNDED FAIR AT THE TIME, SO I AGREED. I HAVE RECENTLY LEARNED THAT A RECALL WAS ISSUED IN JULY 1994 AND I WAS NEVER INFORMED BY ISUZU CORPORATION OR THE DEALER! I COMPLAINED ABOUT THIS PROBLEM OF "WHITE SMOKE" BLOWING OUT THE EXHAUST ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS OVER THE YEARS AND HAVE IT IN WRITING (FOR THE MECHANICS TO INVESTIGATE) ON ALL MY RECEIPTS. THIS PROBLEM WAS NEVER FIXED, YET THEY KEPT CHARGING ME FOR "LOOKING INTO IT" -- A $100. HERE, $200. THERE. I ALSO ASKED THEM TO SAVE THE OLD ENGINE AFTER THE BRAND NEW ONE WAS INSTALLED AND THE SERVICE MANAGER TOLD ME THEY WOULDN'T BE ABLE TO DO THAT AS THEY HAD TO "TURN IT IN." (I'VE SINCE LEARNED THIS VIOLATES MASS. LAW) AT THE TIME, I TOLD HIM THAT DOESN'T MAKE SINCE. WHY WOULD THEY HAVE TO TURN IN AN OLD, NON WORKING ENGINE TO GET A NEW ONE?!? MY BROTHER, ADAM HOOVER, WAS A WITNESS TO THIS CONVERSATION. ALSO, SINCE THEN, I'VE LEARNED THAT WHEN A REBUILT ENGINE IS PURCHASED, THE DEALER TURNS IN THE OLD ONE FOR THE "CORE." I PAID OVER $3500. SUPPOSEDLY FOR LABOR COSTS! I WAS BLATANTLY RIPPED OFF AND I WANT TO GET MY MONEY BACK. THIS VEHICLE STILL BLOWS WHITE SMOKE AND I FEEL IT'S A TICKING TIME BOMB WAITING TO GO OFF! I'M AFRAID THE ENGINE IS GOING TO BLOW AGAIN. THANKS.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2002-07-14
- Fire: 1
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING WIRING HARNESS SHORTED OUT, AND THEN SOON AFTER CONSUMER PULLED OVER, VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. CONTACTED DEALER, AND THE DEALER WAS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING.*AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2002-07-14
- Number Of Injuries: 4
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 4S2CG58V0P4
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: WIRING HARNESS SHORTED OUT WHILE DRIVING, RESULTING IN A FIRE. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK 4 PEOPLE WERE IRRITATED FROM HEAVY SMOKE. *SLC
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2001-01-18
- VIN: 4S26Y58V2P4
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: REAR DOORS WERE STUCK. CONSUMER CANNOT OPEN DOORS AT ALL. HE CAME HOME TODAY, AND BOTH REAR DOORS WERE LOCKED, AND WILL NOT OPEN. *AK
WHEELS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: 4S2CG58V5P4
- Components: WHEELS
- Summary: WHILE CHANGING A FLAT TIRE, CONSUMER TRIED TO TAKE 2 LUG NUTS LOOSE AND THEY BROKE. *SLC
WHEELS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: 4S2CG58V5P4
- Components: WHEELS
- Summary: WHILE CHANGING A FLAT TIRE, CONSUMER TRIED TO TAKE 2 LUG NUTS LOOSE AND THEY BROKE. *SLC
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2000-08-10
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 4S2CG58V4P4
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: DANIEL STANSBURY ON AUGUST 10, 2000, WAS DRIVING EASTBOUND ON INTERSTATE 16 NEAR METTER, GA, WHEN THE RIGHT REAR TIRE SEPARATED, CAUSING HIM TO LOSE CONTROL OF HIS VEHICLE, RESULTING IN TOTAL DESTRUCTION OF HIS 1993 ISUZU RODEO. HE HEARD THE TIRE TREAD SEPARATE, WHICH SOUNDED LIKE AN EXPLOSION, BEGAN TO FISHTAIL, TRIED TO CORRECT THE FISH-TAILING, AND LOST CONTROL, AND HIS CAR BEGAN TO FLIP. THE CAR FLIPPED TWO OR THREE TIMES. DANIEL STANSBURY, AGE 25 WAS THE DRIVER AND WAS HURT, BUT DID NOT REQUIRE EXTENSIVE CARE OR TREATMENT. WE HAVE PHOTOGRAPHS AS WELL AS POLICE REPORT. IT IS POSSIBLE TO RECEIVE A COPY.( DOT NUMBER: VDYKWTA26 TIRE SIZE: 32X11.50R1 )
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2000-08-10
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 4S2CG58V4P4
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: DANIEL STANSBURY ON AUGUST 10, 2000, WAS DRIVING EASTBOUND ON INTERSTATE 16 NEAR METTER, GA, WHEN THE RIGHT REAR TIRE SEPARATED, CAUSING HIM TO LOSE CONTROL OF HIS VEHICLE, RESULTING IN TOTAL DESTRUCTION OF HIS 1993 ISUZU RODEO. HE HEARD THE TIRE TREAD SEPARATE, WHICH SOUNDED LIKE AN EXPLOSION, BEGAN TO FISHTAIL, TRIED TO CORRECT THE FISH-TAILING, AND LOST CONTROL, AND HIS CAR BEGAN TO FLIP. THE CAR FLIPPED TWO OR THREE TIMES. DANIEL STANSBURY, AGE 25 WAS THE DRIVER AND WAS HURT, BUT DID NOT REQUIRE EXTENSIVE CARE OR TREATMENT. WE HAVE PHOTOGRAPHS AS WELL AS POLICE REPORT. IT IS POSSIBLE TO RECEIVE A COPY.( DOT NUMBER: VDYKWTA26 TIRE SIZE: 32X11.50R1 )
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1989-01-01
- VIN: 4S2CY5828M4
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 55 MPH FRONT TIRES (P235/75R15) SEPARATED AND WENT FLAT. CONSUMER KEPT CONTROL OF VEHICLE, DRIVING OFF THE ROAD. THEN, SIX DAYS AFTERWARD REAR TIRES HAD SAME PROBLEM. *AK
WHEELS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1999-06-19
- Components: WHEELS
- Summary: AFTER TAKING VEHICLE FOR MAINTENANCE WORK TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP, TECHNICIAN TRIED TO REPLACE TIRES, AND LUGS: NUTS BROKE OFF. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1998-11-17
- VIN: 4F2CY58VXP4
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN
- Summary: WOULD BE DRIVING & STARTED TO APPLY THE BRAKES. VEHICLE WOULD SHIFT INTO LOW GEAR ON ITS OWN INTO SAFE MODE. THE LIGHT WOULD COME ON PRIOR TO DOWN SHIFTING. THE ENGINE CAN BE HEARD SHIFTING DOWN. VEHICLE HARDLY MOVED. THIS ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. HAVE BEEN TO DEALER NUMEROUS TIMES CONCERNING PROBLEM. MECHANIC CAN LOCATE CAUSE OR FIX PROBLEM. WOULD HAVE TO TURN VEHICLE OFF & WAIT BEFORE RESTARTING IT AGAIN. *AK
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1999-02-01
- VIN: 4S2CY58V5P4
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: THE DOOR WILL NOT OPEN. THE LOCKING MECHANISM WORKS. THE LATCH ASSEMBLY SEEMS TO BE FROZEN. THE DEALER THINKS IT MAY BE DUE TO THE LATCH MECHANISM RUSTING AND "FREEZING" UP. THEY WOULD NEED THE BODY SHOP TO REMOVE THE DOOR TO DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. ESTIMATED COST IS MINIMUM $250. CALLED ISUZU CUSTOMER SERVICE AND WAS TOLD THAT WORK WOULD HAVE TO BE DONE AND THEN A FIELD REP CAN BE CALLED TO LOOK AT IT. THIS DOES NOT GUARANTEE THAT ISUZU WILL DO ANYTHING ABOUT THE SITUATION AND IT WOULD LEAVE US WITH NO CHOICE BUT TO PAY FOR THE REPAIR SINCE THE DOOR WOULD HAVE BEEN REMOVED BY THAT TIME. WE ARE CONCERNED OVER THE SAFETY OF OUR CHILDREN THAT SIT IN THE BACK SEAT. IN AN EMERGENCY WE WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO GET THE DOOR OPEN IN A TIMELY MANNER TO REMOVE THE CHILDREN FROM THE VEHICLE.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1998-11-15
- VIN: PLEASE FILL
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: CONSUMER LEARNED OF A DESIGN FLAW IN THE SPARK PLUG TUBE/ VALVE COVER SEAL WHICH CAUSED LARGE AMOUNT OF OIL TO LEAK AT THE SPARK PLUG WIRES WHICH CAN RESULT INTO A FIRE. *AK
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
- Summary: BACK DOORS OF VEHICLE CANNOT OPEN.
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1998-09-12
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 4F2CY58VXP4
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE DRIVER'S SIDE ELECTRICAL DOOR PANEL WHEN THE DOOR CAUGHT ON FIRE. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1998-08-01
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: THE DEFECTIVE DESIGN OF THE FUEL TANK HAD RUSTED THROUGH, CAUSING LEAKS IN THE FUEL TANK, IN WHICH IF THERE WAS A SOURCE OF IGNITION A FIRE MAY OCCUR. *AK
WHEELS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1998-03-20
- VIN: 4S2CG58V2P4
- Components: WHEELS
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING THE LUGS:NUTS CAME OFF. WHEN THE TIRES WERE CHANGED THE LUGS: NUTS HAVE STRIPPED AND/ OR BROKE. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1996-12-12
- VIN: 4S2CG58V5P4
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: THE STEERING COLUMN IS LOOSE AND WHEN DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AROUND (60) MPH. ONE CAN FEEL THE STEERING WHEEL SHAKING. THE ENTIRE STEERING COLUMN MOVES UP, DOWN AND SIDEWAYS EVEN WHEN THE VEHICLE IS NOT BEING DRIVEN. VEHICLE NOT SEEN BY DEALER.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: 4S2CG58V8P4
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: AFTER HAVING THE 30,000 MILES THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COME ON, TOOK BACK TO DEALER SAID IT THE OXYGEN SENSOR . *AK
1993 Isuzu Rodeo recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 2 recalls for different components of the 1993 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: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
- Summary: CONSTANT EXPANSION AND CONTRACTION OF THE CYLINDER HEAD CAUSES THE CAMSHAFT SEAL END PLUG CAN BECOME DISLODGED FROM THE CYLINDER HEAD. THIS ALLOWS OIL TO LEAK FROM THE CAMSHAFT.
- Consequence: THIS CAN CAUSE ENGINE DAMAGE AND POSSIBLE ENGINE FIRE FROM OIL LEAKING ONTO THE HOT EXHAUST SYSTEM.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL CAMSHAFT END SEAL PLUG RETAINER PLATES.
Negative 1993 Isuzu Rodeo car reviews
Positive 1993 Isuzu Rodeo car reviews
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Bought new, changed out a couple of alternators, and finally at 205k, blew a head gasket. Other than that, only regular maintenance. Don't underestimate the 2.6-liter 4-cylinder engine, she runs forever!
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I hope you're doing well! I just wanted to share my experience with this car. I bought it back in 1993 and it has been an absolute gem ever since. It's been incredibly reliable and I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a great car. The 4wd system is hands down the best I have ever driven, and it has been a wonderful roomy family car as well. Thanks for taking the time to read my thoughts!
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I really appreciate my Rodeo so much that I'm actually looking for a second one. I've had very few issues with it and I believe it's one of the most dependable cars I've ever owned.
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When you first bought this car, you loved it, and you still love it now. It is definitely one of the best SUVs of its time. You have only experienced very minor problems over the years. One of them was the freeze plugs rusting, but your son fixed it in his autoshop class for only $5. The engine now has 176k miles on it, and it still runs like it did when you drove it off the lot.
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Hi there! I wanted to share my experience with my car. I bought it brand new back in '93 and it's been a great ride ever since. I did have one issue with the engine at 105,000 miles, which required a new valve train on one side, but other than that, it's been smooth sailing. Thanks for listening!
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Are you having problems with your 1993 Isuzu Rodeo?
Elvis Dibbert 2024-03-24
Our car has been with us for six years and it's still going strong with 84,000 miles on it! The maintenance hasn't been too bad, except for that one recall that we had to pay for, which cost us around 400 dollars. We also had the timing belt and brakes replaced. Although it's not a sports car, I do wish it would accelerate a bit faster. Despite that, we're planning on keeping it until it finally gives up on us. Thanks for reading!
Jordyn Wiegand 2024-01-22
I've been driving this car for 9 years and I plan to keep driving it until the wheels fall off, which could be another nine years! It's been great for commuting to work and hauling stuff around, and it's only needed routine maintenance.