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 101 of 118 complaints with a usable failure date.
Odometer when the failure occurred
Owner-reported mileage at failure, in 20,000-mile bands. Based on 41 of 118 complaints reporting a plausible odometer (500 to 500,000 miles; unverified).
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.
Body & structure
34 complaint records
"1997 RODEO TOOK IT IN TO GET AN OIL CHANGE AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE FRAME IS RUSTED THRU AND HOLES EXIST IN A NUMBER OF AREAS. *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 →
Engine & cooling
17 complaint records
"CLUTCH HAS INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS, CAUSING VEHICLE NOT TO SHIFT WHEN APPLIED. VEHICLE ALSO STALLS, CAUSING NON-MOVEMENT OF VEHICLE. *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 engine & cooling parts in the directory →
Wheels
16 complaint records
"WHILE HAVING TIRES ROTATED, THE LUGS: NUTS BROKE. HAD THE HUB REPLACED. REAR AXLE WORE HOLE IN HUB. FRONT WAS MAKING NOISE. *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 →
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. | |
| 0305S001 May 2003 | Power Train | TRANSMISSION INDICATOR LIGHT MAY BE ON AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1870 IS SET IN THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM). *TT | |
| 0205S003 Dec 2002 | Power Train | TRANSMISSION INDICATOR LIGHT MAY BE ON AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1870 IS SET IN THE PCM (POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE). *TT |
Show 15 more bulletins
| Bulletin | Type | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| SB0105S001 May 2001 | Power Train | SOME V6 MODELS WITH TRANSMISSION SERIAL NUMBERS 4754596 - 5831756 MAY EXPERIENCE LEAKAGE IN THE AREA OF OVERFILL PLUG AND OIL DRAIN PLUG. *TT | |
| SB0001S002 Mar 2000 | Engine And Engine Cooling | SOME 1997 AND EARLIER VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION OF TICKING SOUNDS COMING FROM THE VALVETRAIN DURING NORMAL OPERATION. *TT | |
| IB00S009 Feb 2000 | Visibility | SOME AFTERMARKET TINT INSTALLERS MAY SCRATCH THE HEATING ELEMENT (DEFROSTER LINES) OR ETCH THE GLASS (START OF THE BREAK AREA) DURING INSTALLATION, FROM AFFIXING AFTERMARKET FILM TINT MATERIAL TO THE TAILGATE GLASS. *TT | |
| SB0012S001 Feb 2000 | Visibility | ON SOME 1997 AND PRIOR MODELS, A CONDITION MAY EXIST WHERE COOLANT LEAKAGE MAY BE PRESENT NEAR THE HEATER CORE AREA. *TT | |
| 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 | |
| 9805L005 Dec 1998 | Power Train | CONCERNS WITH NOISE FROM THE BELL HOUSING AREA. *YC | |
| 9802L001 Jul 1998 | Fuel System | WORKSHOP MANUAL CORRECTIONS ON FUEL SYSTEM ELECTRICAL TEST DRIVEABILITY AND EMISSIONS. *YC | |
| 980601980601 Jun 1998 | Structure | WORKSHOP MANUAL CORRECTIONS ON RODEO DRIVEABILITY AND EMISSIONS. *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 | |
| 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 | |
| 97020103L001 Feb 1997 | Engine And Engine Cooling | ENHANCED EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM RECOMMENDED SPECIAL TOOLS. *YC | |
| SB9709L002 Jan 1997 | Service Brakes | 1996-97 RODEO (UC) ABS WARNING LIGHT COMES ON WHILE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN; ABS DTC 32 AND/OR 33 SETS. *TW | |
| SB9704L001 Jan 1997 | Equipment | NEW DUAL AIR BAG SAFETY MATERIALS. *TW |
Before you buy this vehicle
A test-drive checklist generated from this vehicle's own complaint and recall record.
- 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.
- Cold-start it yourself and listen for the first thirty seconds.Knocking, ticking that fades as it warms, or blue or white smoke on startup are the sounds of this vehicle's engine cluster. Check the oil level and the coolant color, and ask whether the engine or its head gaskets have ever been out.
- 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.
- 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.
Open the parts directory for this Isuzu Rodeo →