1997 Isuzu Rodeo engine and engine cooling problems
16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 1997 Isuzu Rodeo — 14% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“2006 I purchased 1997 isuzu rodeo. Not long after we noticed engine made a ticking sound brought it to shop and found out there was no oil pressure. We had to have engine replaced it took about 2 months. They had to replace engine 2. First one they installed was also blown. Engine still ticks…”
filed May 2, 2010
“Dt*: the contact stated while driving at various speeds in the city, the vehicle overheated. It was taken to the dealer who could not duplicate the problem.”
filed Aug 4, 2006
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Some 1997 and earlier vehicles may exhibit a condition of ticking sounds coming from the valvetrain during normal operation. *tt
SB0001S002 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 1, 2000
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Rodeo years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Rodeo | 5 | 13% |
| 2002 Rodeo | 16 | 16% |
| 2001 Rodeo | 22 | 6% |
| 2000 Rodeo | 37 | 14% |
| 1999 Rodeo | 50 | 9% |
| 1998 Rodeo | 39 | 8% |
| 1996 Rodeo | 14 | 14% |
| 1995 Rodeo | 20 | 11% |
| 1994 Rodeo | 14 | 17% |
| 1993 Rodeo | 5 | 15% |
| 1992 Rodeo | 13 | 16% |
| 1991 Rodeo | 7 | 17% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1997 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.