1997 Isuzu Rodeo structure problems
32 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 1997 Isuzu Rodeo — 27% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The truck is eroding away the under carriage and has stated to come through interior effecting the bolts and the supports holding seat down. Also the engine has been replaced twice. Blown knocking engine”
filed Aug 1, 2018
“Tl* the contact owns a 1997 isuzu rodeo. While at an independent mechanic for a routine service, the mechanic diagnosed that the subframe on the vehicle was corroded and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was…”
filed May 15, 2015
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Structure problems in other Rodeo years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Rodeo | 3 | 8% |
| 2002 Rodeo | 22 | 22% |
| 2001 Rodeo | 214 | 55% |
| 2000 Rodeo | 84 | 31% |
| 1999 Rodeo | 72 | 13% |
| 1998 Rodeo | 69 | 14% |
| 1996 Rodeo | 10 | 10% |
| 1995 Rodeo | 22 | 13% |
| 1994 Rodeo | 6 | 7% |
| 1993 Rodeo | 2 | 6% |
| 1992 Rodeo | 3 | 4% |
| 1991 Rodeo | 4 | 10% |
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.