Engine
2.6L 4-cyl
How to read this file. Complaint records are unverified owner submissions to the federal safety agency. Counts are raw, not adjusted for sales volume or vehicle age. Recall campaigns apply to the model; only a VIN check shows whether this car is affected or repaired. Parts shown are named by an editorial note or listed as a search directory; none is a diagnosis. Full methodology.
Fault profile
Complaint-component records on this vehicle, grouped by family. A complaint naming two systems counts once in each.
Complaints are owner-reported and not verified by the agency.
When it fails
The timing of this vehicle's reported failures, from the complaint file itself. A cluster tells you what to expect and when; it is shaped by reporting behavior as well as by the vehicle.
Vehicle age when the failure occurred
Years between the model year and the owner's reported failure date. Based on 136 of 176 complaints with a usable failure date.
Known issues
The component families with the most complaint records against this vehicle. Counts, crash and fire figures belong to the whole family, not to any single named issue. Parts listed are related system parts, not a diagnosis.
Wheels
27 complaint records
"LUGS: NUTS RIP TIRES WHENEVER TIRES ARE CHANGED OR ROTATED. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK..."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse wheels parts in the directory →
Body & structure
23 complaint records1 crash report
"WE WERE PUTTING NEW BRAKES ON THE CAR, WHEN MY HUSBAND NOTICED THE FRAME WAS COMPLETELY RUSTED THROUGH. I WAS TOLD IT WAS UN SAFE TO DRIVE. *TR..."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse body & structure parts in the directory →
Brakes
23 complaint records5 crash reports
"CONSUMER STATES THAT FRONT AND REAR ROTORS ARE DESINTEGRATING CAUSING THE BRAKES TO PULSATE AND LOST BRAKING POWER. MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED. *TT..."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse brakes parts in the directory →
Federal defect investigations
Formal investigations opened by the federal safety agency into this vehicle. An investigation is the step between a complaint pattern and a recall; not every one results in one.
| Investigation | Status | Component | Subject |
|---|---|---|---|
| SQ96009 opened Jan 1996 | OPEN | Unknown Or Other | BRUSH/GRILLE GUARD CAMPAIGN ADDITION INFORMATION IS NEEDED TO FULLY UNDERSTAND THE NATURE AND CIRCUMSTANCES OF THE SUBJECT BULLETIN.LOSS OF AN ITEM THIS SIZE WOULD HAVE SAFETY COSEQUENCES.THIS SQ IS OPENED TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS ISSUE. |
Recall campaigns
Safety-recall remedies are normally provided at no charge. Under US federal law the mandatory free remedy applies when the vehicle was no more than 15 years old at the time the defect was determined; manufacturers often cover older vehicles voluntarily. Canadian rules differ. Confirm eligibility with the manufacturer using the VIN. Each campaign number links to the federal record.
| Campaign | Component | Summary | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 97V034001 | Electrical System | AN INTEGRATED CIRCUIT WITHIN THE VOLTAGE REGULATOR CAN CONTAIN MANUFACTURING ERRORS. | Normally free |
Transport Canada recalls
Recalls issued under Canadian law for this model year, from Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database. Matched by model name, so a Canadian-market variant may appear here that was sold under another name in the US. Units are Canadian vehicles affected.
| Recall | System | Units (CA) | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997101 1997-05-20 | Electrical | 792 | THE VOLTAGE REGULATOR MAY CONTAIN MANUFACTURING ERRORS IN AN INTEGRATED CIRCUIT. THIS MAY CAUSE EXCESSIVE ELECTRICAL CHARGING OF THE ALTERNATOR (OVERCHARGE), RESULTING IN ENGINE CONTROL MALFUNCTION, AND/OR IN THE WORST CASE, EVENTUAL... |
Service bulletins and warranty extensions
Manufacturer communications to dealers on file with the federal agency: repair instructions, service campaigns, and warranty extensions. A warranty extension means the manufacturer may pay for a repair the recall table does not cover.
| Bulletin | Type | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| IB13-R-001G May 2023 | Unknown Or Other | This bulletin outlines the procedures for using the Alpine Exchange Program (the "Exchange Program"). The Exchange Program must be used when any Alpine radio or other component covered by this bulletin is repaired under warranty and may also be used for radio and component... | |
| WB13-X-001B Aug 2022 | Equipment | Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc. (ICTA) is providing the following procedural recommendations to improve dealer efficiency when submitting Parts Warranty claims. | |
| WB13-X-001A Aug 2022 | Equipment | Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc. (ICTA) is providing the following procedural recommendations to improve dealer efficiency when submitting Parts Warranty claims. | |
| SB9914S007 Apr 1999 | Seats | INFORMATION REGARDING THE AVAILABILITY OF THE CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHOR KIT. *TT | |
| SB9914S003 Feb 1999 | Child Seat | AVAILABILITY OF SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION BOOKLET FOR INSTALLING CHILD SAFETY SEATS. *TT |
Show 7 more bulletins
| Bulletin | Type | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9805L005 Dec 1998 | Power Train | CONCERNS WITH NOISE FROM THE BELL HOUSING AREA. *YC | |
| 98030109L003 Mar 1998 | Service Brakes | SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A CONDITION IN WHICH THE REAR BRAKES SQUEAL / SHUDDER AS THE VEHICLE IS BACKING UP. *YC | |
| SB9711L004 Mar 1997 | Latches/Locks/Linkages | 1995.5 - 1996 RODEO (UC) FRONT/REAR DOORS DO NOT LOCK WITH POWER LOCK BUTTON/KEYLESS ENTRY; DOORS LOCK MANUALLY WITH LOCK KNOB/KEY. *TW | |
| SB9710L001 Mar 1997 | Electrical System | 1995.5 - 1997 RODEO (UC) INSTRUMENT HARNESS CHAFING/DAMAGE AT STEERING REINFORCEMENT. *TW | |
| SB9713L002 Mar 1997 | Structure | 1995.5-97 RODEO (UC) ACCESSORY CENTER CONSOLE STAY BREAKAGE. *TW | |
| SB9704L001 Jan 1997 | Equipment | NEW DUAL AIR BAG SAFETY MATERIALS. *TW | |
| SB9505L002 May 1995 | Power Train | UNKNOWN |
Before you buy this vehicle
A test-drive checklist generated from this vehicle's own complaint and recall record.
- Check for a TPMS light and look at each wheel rim.Bent or corroded rims and sensors that will not clear are this vehicle's wheel complaints.
- Walk the body slowly in daylight.Panel gaps, rust at the rockers and wheel arches, and cracked trim are this vehicle's structure complaints. Open and close the liftgate or trunk and look at the latch area.
- Brake hard once from speed on an empty road.A pull to one side, a pulsing pedal, a pedal that sinks at a stop, or an ABS light that stays lit are the brake complaints on this vehicle presenting themselves.
- Run the VIN against open recalls before you negotiate.This vehicle has 1 recall campaign on file. An open recall needs VIN-specific confirmation. Many are quick, no-charge fixes and worth negotiating over; an unresolved do-not-drive advisory, or a remedy the manufacturer has not yet made available, should stop the purchase until it is resolved.
- Ask for the service history in writing, then read it against this page.The complaint families above are where owners of this vehicle report trouble. Repairs in exactly those systems are evidence the car had the problem; no such repairs could mean it never developed it, or that it was never fixed. The test-drive items above are how you tell those apart.
Parts search directory
The generic parts list for this vehicle has its own page: a search launcher for every system, filtered by fuel type and era but not by engine, trim, or brake type. It is not a diagnosis and not a fitment guarantee.
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