1998 Isuzu Rodeo

Complaint history

When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.

Problems owners report

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AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.

Recalls

• NHTSA recall #10V436000September 22, 2010149,992 vehicles affected

  suspension: rear

  Isuzu is recalling certain model year 1998-2002 Isuzu Rodeo and model year 2002 Isuzu axiom vehicles, and Honda is recalling certain 1998-2002 Honda passport vehicles, that were originally sold, or are currently registered, in the states of maine, new hampshire, vermont, massachusetts, rhode island, connecticut, new york, new jersey, pennsylvania, delaware, maryland, the district of columbia, west virginia, ohio, indiana, michigan, illinois, wisconsin, minnesota, iowa, missouri, and kentucky. Vehicles that have experienced sustained exposure to highly corrosive materials used in some jurisdictions for road deicing purposes may experience excessive corrosion in the vicinity of the forward mounting point bracket for the left or right rear suspension lower link prior to the time that such corrosion would normally be expected.

  Excessive corrosion may result in the left or right rear suspension lower link bracket becoming detached from the frame, which Can affect vehicle handling and potentially cause a crash.

  Remedy

  Dealers will inspect the rear suspension lower link bracket area. For vehicles in which little or no corrosion is found, the area will be treated with an anti-corrosive compound. For vehicles in which corrosion has damaged the rear suspension lower link bracket and affected its connection to the vehicle frame, a reinforcement bracket will be installed. In the rare event the corrosion is so severe that the reinforcement bracket remedy would not be appropriate, a repurchase offer will be extended to the vehicle's owner. All inspections and remedies will be provided free of charge for vehicles that are 10 years old or less. For vehicles older than 10 years, Isuzu will offer a free remedy, but only if the vehicle is presented to an Isuzu service facility, or Honda dealer (as applicable), dealer within 12 months of when owner notifications were issued. The safety recall began on december 10, 2010. Isuzu owners may contact Isuzu at 1-800-255-6727. Honda owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009.

• NHTSA recall #00V058000March 2, 2000213,736 vehicles affected

  suspension: rear

  Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. Paint was applied unevenly on the rear axles, resulting in insufficient paint hardness. Should this occur on the surface that contacts the rear axle lower link bracket bolt head and/or nut, the nut may loosen.

  The bolt could detach fully, causing separation of the lower link from the rear axle, increasing the risk of loss of vehicle control.

  Remedy

  Dealers will replace the rear axle lower link joint nut and bolt.

• NHTSA recall #98V170000July 24, 199855,475 vehicles affected

  electrical system: wiring: front underhood

  Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. A ground connection terminal was not properly crimped in the supplier's engine wiring harness manufacturing line. This improper crimping process Can leave an impression on the terminal that will eventually cause a stress fracture. S

  If a terminal is fractured, the powertrain control module (PCM) Can receive an erroneous signal indicating a high vehicle speed, thereby causing the PCM to cut the fuel, causing a 'no-start' condition, or a possible engine stall.

  Remedy

  Dealers will replace the wiring harness on these vehicles.

• NHTSA recall #97V206001November 13, 1997233 vehicles affected

  unknown or other

  Vehicle description: multi-purpose passenger vehicles equipped with a driver's side optional equipment rubber floor mat. Repeated movement of the driver's feet and actuation of the accelerator pedal Can result in a shifting of the mat's position. This shifting Can cause an interference with the accelerator pedal.

  This could cause a restriction of the pedal's return to the idle position, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

  Remedy

  Isuzu is asking for the return of the floor mat set and will reimburse owners for the cost of the rubber floor mat set along with any return shipping costs.

Other model years

• 1991 42
• 1992 80
• 1993 34
• 1994 82
• 1995 176
• 1996 97
• 1997 118
• 1998
• 1999 550
• 2000 274
• 2001 389
• 2002 101
• 2004 39