1996 Isuzu Rodeo wheels problems
22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the wheels on the 1996 Isuzu Rodeo — 23% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“For the 2nd time the lugs & studs on the isuzu rodeo have either broken/cracked or stripped when a tire roation is being preformed. Both times service representative manuelly tried to remove the lugs . And afterwards tried to tighten the lugs. As a result I have had to replace the entire rear axle…”
filed Nov 8, 2004
“Lug nuts snap off everytime tires are removed for rotation. This is not the mechanics fault. It is a defect and isuzu should be paying for the replacements. I'm getting soaked everytime I take my car in for rotation of my tires, which should be free because I purchased the tires at the…”
filed Dec 11, 2002
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Wheels problems in other Rodeo years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Rodeo | 2 | 5% |
| 2001 Rodeo | 2 | 1% |
| 2000 Rodeo | 3 | 1% |
| 1999 Rodeo | 7 | 1% |
| 1998 Rodeo | 12 | 3% |
| 1997 Rodeo | 14 | 12% |
| 1995 Rodeo | 27 | 15% |
| 1994 Rodeo | 10 | 12% |
| 1993 Rodeo | 4 | 12% |
| 1992 Rodeo | 5 | 6% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1996 Isuzu Rodeo
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.