1994 Isuzu Rodeo problems
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Common 1994 Isuzu Rodeo problems
Based on complaints from owners of the Isuzu Rodeo 1994, several common problems have been reported:
- Engine Failure: The 1994 Isuzu Rodeo is known to experience engine failure, which can be a significant issue affecting the vehicle's performance and safety. This problem can lead to permanent engine damage, often due to a lack of oil lubrication. Symptoms may include knocking sounds while the engine is running, which could indicate serious internal damage like a hole in the engine caused by an unlubricated piston. Engine failure can also result in overheating, potentially causing the engine to shut down and disabling crucial safety features such as airbags, power steering, and power braking.
- Fuel Pump Sending Unit: Another common problem reported with the Isuzu Rodeo is related to the fuel pump sending unit. Issues with this component can lead to fuel delivery problems, affecting the vehicle's performance and efficiency. Owners may experience issues such as poor fuel economy, engine stalling, or difficulty starting the vehicle.
- Oil in Spark Plug Tubes Causing Misfire: Oil leaking into the spark plug tubes can cause misfires in the engine, leading to rough idling, decreased performance, and potential engine damage. This problem can result in poor fuel efficiency, loss of power, and increased emissions. Addressing this issue promptly is crucial to prevent further damage to the engine and ensure optimal vehicle performance.
- ABS Light On Due to Damaged Wiring: Problems with the Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) wiring can trigger the ABS warning light on the dashboard. Damaged wiring can compromise the functionality of the ABS system, affecting the vehicle's braking performance and safety. It is essential to address this issue to maintain the effectiveness of the ABS system and ensure safe braking in various driving conditions.
- Valve Train Noise: Valve train noise in the Isuzu Rodeo can be a common issue reported by owners. This noise can stem from various factors, such as worn-out components, inadequate lubrication, or valve clearance issues. Ignoring valve train noise can lead to more severe engine problems over time, impacting performance and reliability. Regular maintenance and timely repairs are essential to address this issue and prevent further damage to the engine.
These common problems with the Isuzu Rodeo 1994 highlight the importance of regular maintenance, prompt repairs, and thorough inspections to ensure the vehicle's longevity, performance, and safety on the road.
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.
How much does a 1994 Rodeo Isuzu weigh?
Dimensions, Weights & Capacities
4050 lbs.
1994 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
- Power train problems
- Electrical system problems
- Visibility problems
- Wheels problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 1994 Isuzu Rodeo vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 1994 Isuzu Rodeo
The NHTSA has received 117 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 1994 Isuzu Rodeo. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 1994 Isuzu Rodeo vehicles.
2012-02-07
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2012-02-07
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 ISUZU RODEO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS SEVERE RUSTING ON THE BASE OF THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DENIED ANY ASSISTANCE WITH REPAIRS OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 150,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
2011-07-11
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2011-01-26
- VIN: 4S2CG58V8R4
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 ISUZU RODEO. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THE CAMSHAFT SEAL END PLUG NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MECHANIC REFERRED THE CONTACT TO THE MANUFACTURER BECAUSE THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THE COMPONENT UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 94V132000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE). THE MANUFACTURER STATED THE VEHICLE HAD PREVIOUS RECALL REPAIRS PERFORMED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 168,600 UPDATED 10/21/11 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THE CAM SHAFT SEAL PLUG CAME OUT AGAIN CAUSING OIL TO LEAK ON THE EXHAUST, WHICH CAUSED SMOKE TO EMIT FROM THE VEHICLE. UPDATED 11/02/11
2010-06-09
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-05-20
- VIN: 4S2CY58V4R4
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: GAS PEDAL BECOMES STUCK AND ACCELERATION CONTINUES. ACCELERATOR CABLE FROM PEDAL TO THROTTLE IS BECOMES STUCK OFTEN. I HAVE TO SLAM ON THE GAS PEDAL MULTIPLE TIMES TO GET IT TO FREE UP. *TR
2010-06-09
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-06-07
- VIN: 4S2CY58V4R4
- Components: POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WIRE HARNESS DETERIORATED DO TO EXCESSIVE HEAT, ROUTED TO CLOSE TO CATALYTIC CONVERTER CAUSING VEHICLE NOT TO SHIFT AND DISABLING BOTH TRANSMISSION WARNING LIGHTS. VEHICLE ONLY HAS 78K MILES ON IT AND WIRE COVERING/INSULATION SHOULD NOT BE LITERALLY BURNED AWAY WITH SUCH LOW MILES ON THE VEHICLE. *TR
2010-06-09
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1997-03-24
- VIN: 4S2CY58V4R4
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: STRONG FUEL ODOR INSIDE REAR OF VEHICLE FROM 1997 TO PRESENT. DEALER COULD NEVER LOCATE SOURCE. *TR
2010-03-13
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-03-10
- VIN: 4S2CY58V9R4
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: FRAME RUSTED THROUGH ,UNINSPECTABLE, MOUNTS ON FRAME ARE VERY WEAK. *TR
2008-11-19
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2008-11-17
- VIN: 4S2CG58V8R4
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 ISUZU RODEO. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN LEAKING OIL. THROUGH ONLINE RESEARCH, THE CONTACT DISCOVERED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 94V132000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE). HE CALLED THE MANUFACTURER REGARDING THE RECALL AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD PREVIOUSLY BEEN REPAIRED ACCORDING TO THE RECALL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE HAS BEEN THE ONLY OWNER OF THE VEHICLE AND THE REPAIR WAS NEVER PERFORMED. THE MANUFACTURER WOULD NOT REPAIR THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 158,000.
2008-06-13
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2008-03-22
- Number Of Injuries: 5
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 4S2CG58V8R4
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: REAR DRIVERSIDE TIRE (BF GOODRICH RADIAL LONG TRAIL T/A) ON AN ISUZU RODEO RAPIDLY SEPARATED WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE ROLLED OVER 1-1/4 TIMES. ROOF OF THE VEHICLE CAVED IN AS WELL AS THE WINDSHIELD CAUSING HEAD INJURIES TO ONE OCCUPANT OF 5 IN THE VEHICLE. ALL 5 OCCUPANTS SUSTAINED INJURIES AND 2 REQUIRED HOSPITALIZED. *TR
2007-01-18
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-01-05
- VIN: JA3AN74K0RY
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: TL* - THE CONTACT HAS A 1994 MITSUBISHI 3000 GTVR4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRANSFER CASE BLEW UP ON THE HIGH WAY DUE TO LACK OF OIL. THE FAILURE WAS CAUSED NY A LEAK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THIS HAPPENED A HALF AN HOUR AFTER HE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE. IT WAS A RAINY DAY AND HE WAS DRIVING AT 40 MPH IN RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THIS COMPONENT IS UNDER SAFETY RECALL NUMBER 02V143001, AND THAT HE WOULD LIKE HIS VEHICLE REPAIRED UNDER THE SAFETY RECALL AT NO COST TO HIMSELF. *JB
2006-10-14
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-10-14
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 4S2CY58V9R4
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY
- Summary: ABOUT TWO DAYS AGO THE POWER WINDOWS ON MY RODEO SUDDENLY STOPPED WORKING SO WE TOOK THE CONTROL OUT THINKING THAT MAYBE THE WIRES VIBRATED LOOSE OR SOMETHING LIKE THAT. WHEN WE REMOVED THE CONTROL THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE CONTROL OR THE WIRING THAT WE COULD SEE BY JUST LOOKING AT IT SO WE OPENED THE FUSE BOX THAT IS UNDER THE DASH AND FOUND THE FUSE THAT CONTROLLED THE WINDOWS. THE POWER WINDOW FUSE IS A LARGE BOX LOOKING THING(NOT A REGULAR FUSE) WITH A RED BUTTON IN THE MIDDLE THAT WAS POPPED OUT SO WE PUSHED THE BUTTON BACK IN AND THE WINDOWS BEGAN WORKING AGAIN. AFTER USING THEM FOUR OR FIVE TIME JUST TO MAKE SURE THAT THEY WORKED WE TURNED OF THE IGNITION AND DIDN'T THINK ANYTHING OF IT. TODAY WHEN WE STARTED THE TRUCK EVERYTHING WAS FINE THEN AFTER LETTING IT RUN FOR 5-10 MINUTES I WENT TO GET INTO IT AND THE INSIDE WAS FULL OF SMOKE WE IMMEDIATELY TURN OFF THE TRUCK AND THEN I NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE POWER WINDOW CONTROL ON THE DOOR WE REMOVED THE CONTROL AND THE WIRES WERE MELTED PRETTY BAD. WE THEN LOOKED IN THE FUSE BOX TO SEE IF THE FUSE HAD POPPED AGAIN AND DISCOVERED THAT THE FUSE HAD STARTED BURNING AND WAS MELTED INTO THE FUSE BOX. WE TRIED TO REMOVE THE FUSE AND BECAUSE IT WAS SO BADLY MELTED INTO THE FUSE BOX IT CRUMBLED WHEN WE TRIED TO REMOVE IT. WE HAVEN'T BEEN ABLE TO TAKE IT TO ANYONE TO FIND OUT WHAT HAPPENED BECAUSE IT IS SATURDAY AND THE DEALER ISN'T OPEN TODAY. *NM
2006-09-25
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-08-22
- VIN: 4S2CG58E9R4
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: I WAS NORTH BOUND ON VIRGINIA 220 APPROXIMATELY 3 MILES WEST OF MARTINSVILLE, VA RETURNING FROM A FUNERAL IN NORTH CAROLINA. I EXPERIENCED A LOW FREQUENCY VIBRATION FOR A 3 OR 4 SECOND PERIOD THAT INCREASED IN AMPLITUDE UNTIL THERE WAS A VIOLENT EXPLOSION IN THE FRONT OF MY VEHICLE. I RECOVERED CONTROL OF THE CAR AND STEERED INTO THE BREAKDOWN LANE. I NOTICED IN THE REAR VIEW MIRROR THAT THERE WAS A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF TIRE DEBRIS IN THE LANE I WAS TRAVELING IN. I EXITED THE VEHICLE AND NOTED THAT THE DRIVERS FRONT TIRE HAD SUFFERED A CATASTROPHIC TREAD AND CORD SEPARATION FAILURE. THE TIRE CONTINUED TO HOLD AIR PRESSURE. VIRGINIA STATE TROOPER E.J. O''CONNELL WITNESSED THE INCIDENT AND AFTERMATH AND PULLED IN BEHIND ME TO MAKE SURE I WAS UNINJURED. TROOPER O''CONNELL DEPLOYED FLARES AND PROVIDED TRAFFIC CONTROL WHILE I CHANGED THE TIRE. I PURCHASED THE TIRES IN NORTH CAROLINA IN LATE 2001 OR EARLY 2002 FROM A LOCAL BP GARAGE, GARYS BP ON HWY 64 IN LEXINGTON, NC. I DIDN'T RETAIN THE RECEIPT. I DIDN'T INSTALL THEM UNTIL 2005. THEY WERE IN DRY STORAGE IN THE LOFT ABOVE MY GARAGE. THE TIRE HAD APPROXIMATELY 21,000 MILES ON IT WHEN IT FAILED. THE TIRES ON MY RODEO HAD 34 PSI COLD PRESSURE AND WERE NOT OVER INFLATED. *JB
2005-03-03
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-03-01
- VIN: 4S2CY58V9R4
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: NHTSA CAMPAIGN 94V132000; ISUZU ISSUED A CAM SHAFT RECALL ON THE ENGINE. THIS VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL, BUT THE ENGINE WAS STILL LEAKING OIL, EVEN AFTER REPAIRED TWICE FOR THAT RECALL.*AK
2004-11-09
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-09-15
- VIN: 4S2CG58VXR4
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: THROTTLE CABLE WAS CAUSING THE THROTTLE TO STAY ENGAGED AFTER RELEASING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. CONSUMERTHOUGHT IT WAS A DESIGN DEFECT. *AK *TC
2004-06-04
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-12-14
- VIN: 4S2CY58V6R4
- Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
- Summary: PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE'S DOORS BEING HARD TO OPEN. THE CONSUMER IS CONCERNED THAT IN CASE OF EMERGENCY THE OCCUPANTS WILL BE TRAPPED INSIDE. *MR THE REAR DOOR'S FAILED TO OPEN FROM THE OUTSIDE AND INSIDE. (THE CHILD SAFETY LOCKS WERE NOT ENGAGED) *SC *JB
2004-01-06
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1998-08-15
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: THIS IS AN ONGOING DEGRADATION OF THE HYDRAULIC LIFTER SYSTEM THAT WILL LEAD TO AN EVENTUAL ENGINE FAILURE. ACCORDING TO ISUZU MECHANICS, THE HYDRAULIC LIFTER SYSTEM IN THE ISUZU V-6 IS PRONE TO OIL SLUDGE BUILD-UP AND THE PREMATURE FAILURE OF THE ENGINE CAN ONLY BE AVOIDED THROUGH THE REPLACEMENT OF THE HYDRAULIC LIFTER SYSTEM. WHEN FIRST DIAGNOSED, THE MECHANICS USED A OIL CLEANER TO QUIET THE VALVE TRAIN. HOWEVER, AFTER MULTIPLE CLEANINGS AND SWITCHING TO SYNTHETIC OIL AS ADVISED BY ISUZU THE VALVE KNOCK REMAINS AND CONTINUES TO WORSEN. SEARCHES ON THE INTERNET OVER THE PAST YEAR INDICATE THAT THIS IS A WIDESPREAD PROBLEM WITH THE ISUZU V-6 AND HAS OCCURED WITH SIGNIFICANT REGULARITY. SO MUCH SO, SEVERAL WEBPAGES ARE DEVOTED TO THE PROBLEM.*AK
2003-10-23
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-10-23
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED TO WORK. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP TO HAVE TRANSMISSION CHECKED. WAS INFORMED BY DEALER THAT TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED ONCE BEFORE. *AK
2003-07-05
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2001-02-02
- VIN: 4S2CY58VXR4
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: ENGINE OIL LEAKS ONTO TOP OF SPARK PLUGS AND EXHAUST MANIFOLD. LEAKS SEEM TO BE MOST PREVELANT WHEN THE ENGINE IS WARMING UP. I'VE HAD THE ENTIRE GASKET KIT REPLACED TWICE. OCCASIONALLY THERE IS ENOUGH OIL ACCUMULATION TO CAUSE A LIGHT SMOKE TO BE SEEN FOR JUST A MINUTE AND THE VEHICLE HAS ALWAYS HAD AN ACCOMPANYING OIL SMELL. OIL IS NOT LEAKED INTO COMBUSTION CHAMBER AND NO OIL LEAKS ONTO THE GROUND. PROBLEM DOES NOT SEEM TO BE RECTIFIABLE AND DEALER WON'T FIX THE PROBLEM WITHOUT ME PAYING 100% EACH TIME. PROBLEM HAS CAUSED DEGRADATION OF SPARK PLUG WIRES AND ONCE ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT WHEN A PLUG LOOSENED AND FAILED WHILE CLIMBING A MOUNTAIN PASS.*AK
2003-07-05
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-07-04
- VIN: 4S2CY58VXR4
- Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
- Summary: POWER LOCKS DO NOT STAY IN ADJUSTMENT. I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH THE REAR DRIVER SIDE DOOR AND REAR TAILGATE LATCHES. THEY HAVE BOTH BEEN ADJUSTED BY THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES AND ALMOST IMMEDIATELY EXHIBIT THE PROBLEMS AGAIN INTERMITTENTLY. THE TAILGATE LATCH RELEASES THE REAR WINDOW WHILE DRIVING USUALLY WHEN HITTING A BUMP BUT SOMETIMES OUT OF THE BLUE. THE PROBLEM SEEMS TO HAPPEN WHEN THE LATCH IS OPENED LAST USING THE KEY ON THE TAILGATE. WHEN THE LATCH IS OPENED ELECTRONICALLY I DO NOT HAVE THE PROBLEM. THE REAR DRIVER SIDE DOOR EITHER DOES NOT UNLOCK OR DOES NOT LOCK ( ABOUT 30-50% OF THE TIME ) EVEN AFTER BEING READJUSTED BY THE DEALER. THE HOOD LATCH IS A LOOSE FIT AND ALLOWS THE HOOD TO VIBRATE AND BOUNCE WHILE DRIVING AT FREEWAY SPEEDS.*AK
2003-07-05
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-07-03
- VIN: 4S2CY58VXR4
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: HEADLIGHT SWITCH MELTED AND FUSED ITSELF INTERNALLY BECOMING MECHANICALLY AND ELECTRICALLY INOPERATIVE. USE OF THE HEADLIGHTS WAS NO LONGER POSSIBLE AND 10 AMP FUSE (FUSE 1) DID NOT BLOW. IT MUST HAVE HAPPENED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS NOT IN OPERATION OR THE LAST TIME THE LIGHTS WERE TURNED OFF SINCE WE DID NOT KNOW ABOUT THE PROBLEM UNTIL FIRST TRYING TO ACTIVATE THE LIGHTS THAT NIGHT. WE DID HEAR OR SMELL THE FAILURE WHEN IT TOOK PLACE. SEEMS LIKE A POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD.*AK
2003-07-05
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-07-02
- VIN: 4S2CY58VXR4
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: ON VERY HOT DAYS, THE CHECK TRANSMISSION LIGHT IS ACTIVATED WHEN FIRST SHIFTING GEARS INTO OR OUT OF REVERSE. THE PROBLEM IS HIGHLY INTERMITTENT ( THIS HAS HAPPENED ABOUT 8 TIMES NOW ) AND ONLY STARTED A YEAR AGO (VEHICLE AGE 8 YRS). AT THAT POINT THE VEHICLE IS NOT DRIVABLE. CHECKING THE ERROR INDICATOR MESSAGE INDICATES THE PROBLEM IS RELATED TO THE GEAR SELECTION SENSOR LOCATED ON THE TRANSMISSION. ACCORDING TO MY ISUZU SHOP MANUAL @1993, PART NO 2-90994-072-0 THE ERROR IS DTC CODE #54 "MODE SWITCH ILLEGAL POSITION". CYCLING THE IGNITION AND WAITING A FEW MINUTES USUALLY CLEARS THE PROBLEM. THIS HAS LEFT THE CAR STUCK IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD FOR SEVERAL MINUTES AFTER BACKING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY BUT SO FAR HAS NOT LED TO AN ACCIDENT. I HAVE NOT HAD ANY PROBLEMS WITH THE REAR TAILLIGHT OR FUSE IN THE CIRCUIT BUT DUE TO THE INTERMITTENT NATURE HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO IDENTIFY THE FAILING COMPONENT. I BROUGHT THIS TO A SHOP ONCE AND THEY SAID IT REQUIRED OPENING THE TRANSMISSION TO FIX THE PROBLEM WHICH DIFFERS FROM MY SHOP MANUAL.*AK
2002-09-23
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,EQUIPMENT PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: 4S2CY58V6R4
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,EQUIPMENT
- Summary: VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. DEALER REPLACED ENGINE/STARTER/CIGARETTE LIGHTER. *AK
2002-07-11
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2001-12-01
- VIN: 4S2CY58V7R4
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: THIS PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED SINCE WINTER OF 1998 WHEN I FIRST MOVED FROM CALIFORNIA TO COLDER NEBRASKA AND NOW IN KENTUCKY. IT ONLY HAPPENS IN WINTER TIME AFTER A COLD START (NEVER GOT COLD ENOUGH IN CALIFORNIA). THE BRAKES ARE FROZEN FOR A FEW MINUTES UNTIL THE ENGINE WARMS UP AND THEN FINALLY GIVE SLOWLY. OVER THE YEARS I HAVE LEARNED TO DEAL WITH THE ISSUE BY LETTING THE CAR WARM IDLE. THERE HAVE BEEN A FEW INSTANCES AS IN THIS LAST WINTER WHERE I WAS IN A HURRY AND FORGOT TO LET IT WARM UP WITH THE RESULT OF GOING DOWNHILL AND NOT BEING ABLE TO BREAK AT WILL. I HAVE CHECKED WITH VARIOUS MECHANICS AND NONE HAD HEARD OF SUCH A CONDITION. AS I HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO DROP OFF THE CAR SO FAR LONG ENOUGH TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM, I REALLY NEED TO TAKE CARE OF THIS PROBLEM. IF THERE HAS BEEN A DIAGNOSIS, SINCE I HAVE SEEN ANOTHER IDENTICAL COMPLAINT FROM SOMEONE FROM ALASKA ON THIS SITE, PLEASE ADVISE.*AK
2002-04-29
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES,EQUIPMENT PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2001-05-15
- VIN: 4S2CY58V6R4
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES,EQUIPMENT
- Summary: MOTOR STAYS OVERHEATED.*AK THE WATER PUMP, TIMING BELT, AND BYPASS HOSE HAVE BEEN REPLACED, HOWEVER PROBLEM CONTINUES, VEHICLE ALSO EXPERIENCES HESITATION. CONSUMER COMPLAINS OF NOISY BRAKES, ROTORS WERE GLAZED, ROTORS, PADS, AND SEALS WERE REPLACED, BRAKES CONTINUE TO MAKE NOISE. BATTERY CABLE WAS CORRODED. VEHICLE LURCHES INTO REVERSE, FUEL INJECTOR WAS LEAKING AND CAUSED LONG CRANK, ALL INJECTORS WERE REPLACED. REAR DRIVER DOOR WOULD NOT OPEN FROM OUTSIDE DUE TO LATCH STICKING. *SLC ALSO THE CIGARETTE LIGHTER WAS INOPERATIVE.*JB
2001-06-19
WHEELS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: 4S2CG58V6R4
- Components: WHEELS
- Summary: ANY TIME I HAVE TIRES TAKEN OFF CAR , THE LUGS: NUTS: STUDS BREAK OFF. I HAVE HAD EVERY SERVICE PLACE TO TELL ME THEY DON'T LIKE WORKING ON ANY ISUZU BECAUSE OF THIS PROBLEM. AT THIS POINT, I HAVE SPENT $500.00 REPLACING STUDS ON MY CAR. I WANT TO KNOW IF OTHERS HAVE REPORTED THIS PROBLEM. I ALSO WONDER HOW SAFE THESE CARS CAN BE. HAVE THERE BEEN REPPORT. *AK
2001-04-28
WHEELS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2000-09-10
- VIN: 4S2CY58VXR4
- Components: WHEELS
- Summary: THE MANUFACTURER SUPPLIED "STUDS" ARE MADE FROM AN INFERIOR METAL WHICH, OVER TIME WILL "SNAP OFF" WHILE DRIVING AND/OR SERVICING THE VEHICLE. MOREOVER, WHEN I REPLACED THE STUDS, I COULD ONLY USE THE SAME INFERIOR ISUZU STUDS TO REPLACE THE OLD ONES, BECAUSE I AM RESTRICTED TO ONLY USE THE ISUZU PARTS (NO OTHER PARTS WILL WORK DUE TO AN INHERANT DESIGN). I HAD TWO STUDS SNAP OFF WHILE I WAS DRIVING WITH MY 2 MINOR CHILDREN IN THE CAR CAUSING ME TO TEMPORARILY LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.*AK
1994 Isuzu Rodeo recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 5 recalls for different components of the 1994 Isuzu Rodeo.
2006-07-17
- 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.
2002-10-15
- Manufacturer: ISUZU MOTORS LIMITED
- Components: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
- Summary: ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES AND PICKUP TRUCKS, THE LATCH PLATE USED IN THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE WAS NOT MANUFACTURED ACCORDING TO DESIGN DIMENSIONS. IF THE SEAT BELT TONGUE IS INSERTED SLOWLY AT AN ANGLE INTO THE BUCKLE, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY OF PARTIAL ENGAGEMENT.
- Consequence: THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE SEAT BELT TONGUE TO COME OUT OF THE BUCKLE IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION OR HARD BRAKING OF THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY TO AN OCCUPANT OF THE SEAT.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BUCKLE AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY WITH A NEW BUCKLE. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MID-DECEMBER 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT ISUZU AT 1-800-643-4070.
1997-03-07
- Manufacturer: ISUZU MOTORS LIMITED
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
- Summary: AN INTEGRATED CIRCUIT WITHIN THE VOLTAGE REGULATOR CAN CONTAIN MANUFACTURING ERRORS.
- Consequence: THIS CAN CAUSE EXCESSIVE ELECTRICAL CHARGING OF THE VEHICLE'S ALTERNATOR, RESULTING IN ENGINE CONTROL MALFUNCTION, AND/OR EVENTUAL ENGINE STALL.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE VOLTAGE REGULATOR WITH A NEW REGULATOR.
1996-09-17
- Manufacturer: ISUZU MOTORS LIMITED
- Components: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
- Summary: THE LATCH PLATE USED IN THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE WAS NOT MANUFACTURED ACCORDING TO DESIGN DIMENSIONS. IF THE SEAT BELT TONGUE IS INSERTED SLOWLY AT AN ANGLE INTO THE BUCKLE, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY OF PARTIAL ENGAGEMENT.
- Consequence: THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE SEAT BELT TONGUE TO COME OUT OF THE BUCKLE IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION OR HARD BRAKING OF THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY TO AN OCCUPANT OF THE SEAT.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BUCKLE AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY WITH A NEW BUCKLE.
1994-07-19
- 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 1994 Isuzu Rodeo car reviews
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Congratulations on your Rodeo! It sounds like you made a great choice. The fully loaded truck looks brand new and whoever had it before you took excellent care of it. The back seats are spacious enough for your kids, which is definitely a plus. It's great to hear that you plan to keep it for as long as possible. Enjoy your new ride!
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I bought this car used seven years ago and it still runs great. I'm now at 80K miles. Other than maintenance items, I've never had to bring it into the shop. I plan to keep this thing for another 7 years. What a bargain!
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You'll be happy to know that my vehicle has over 230,000 miles and I've never had any engine or drive train issues, just regular maintenance. I think the body style is still a classic. It's one of the last SUVs that's actually practical, before they became status symbols.
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Hi there! I hope you're doing well. I just wanted to say that I really admire your car. It's amazing how long it's lasted you, even with the transmission slipping from 1st to 2nd gear. I can tell that you've grown to love it over the years, and it's always hard to say goodbye to something that's been such a big part of your life. With 141k miles, it's clear that this car has been a great companion to you. Thanks for sharing your story with me!
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I bought my 1994 Rodeo with a little less than 120,000 miles on it and it has been awesome! Although I had a few clutch issues, they were more from the repair shop side. I absolutely love this SUV! It has towed my boat, got me through college, and still looks great. As a salesperson who drives many miles a year, I can always count on this rugged and reliable SUV for both work and play.
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Otto Wilderman 2024-11-19
My husband and I purchased this car used with 98K miles. It has been our trusty companion through thick and thin. I am happy to report that we have had no major mechanical issues with this car, only regular maintenance. It has even crossed the country three times without any problems. Although the engine may sound rough, we first noticed it three years ago when we towed a Cavalier with it from GA to WA. It's amazing that it still keeps going, cranking just like a brand new car.
Dylan Johns 2024-10-28
I bought my Rodeo new in June of 1994 and it only had 17 miles on it. Over the course of 11 years and nearly 130,000 miles, I've only had to change one battery, one alternator, and one headlight bulb. I absolutely love my truck! In fact, I loved it so much that I bought another Rodeo in 1998, but I still can't bear to part with my old faithful.
Nicholas Mann 2024-10-09
I recently purchased a 1994 Rodeo S with 86000 miles and it has been exactly what I was looking for. The SUV has plenty of room for my family and the ride is smooth. The V6 engine provides much more power than my previous truck and I am pleased to report that I am getting 17-19 mpg, which is impressive for a ten-year-old vehicle. Although I had to replace an idler arm and tighten the e-brake to pass inspection, everything else works great including the power options and AC. I am excited to see how it holds up in the years to come.
Gerard Hackett 2024-03-12
I've had this vehicle for around 3 years now, and it's been really dependable. I've had to replace the clutch and brakes, and I've been changing the oil every 1,000 miles due to a ticking noise in the lifters and oil consumption. However, aside from those minor issues, I would definitely consider buying a new Rodeo if the oil consumption problem was resolved, not to mention the better gas mileage.