1997 Isuzu Rodeo vehicle speed control problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the vehicle speed control on the 1997 Isuzu Rodeo — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I started the car and noticed the engine was surging. I thought if I put the car in reverse, I could quell the engine. The car bolted in reverse out of my garage, across the back alley, down a drainage ditch embankment behind by house and up the other side. I ended up in the field behind my house…”
filed Nov 1, 2005
“Engine suddenly idles between 1,500 to 2,500 rpm. Problems seems to only happen during winter months--for the last two years. Took vehicle to isuzu dealer in tucson, az. Dealer kept the car for about a week, was able to "duplicate" the problem, but they could not determine the cause.his is a safety…”
filed Nov 8, 2003
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Vehicle Speed Control problems in other Rodeo years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Rodeo | 4 | 10% |
| 2002 Rodeo | 1 | 1% |
| 2001 Rodeo | 9 | 2% |
| 2000 Rodeo | 14 | 5% |
| 1999 Rodeo | 40 | 7% |
| 1998 Rodeo | 29 | 6% |
| 1996 Rodeo | 5 | 5% |
| 1995 Rodeo | 9 | 5% |
| 1994 Rodeo | 8 | 10% |
| 1993 Rodeo | 1 | 3% |
| 1992 Rodeo | 3 | 4% |
| 1991 Rodeo | 2 | 5% |
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.