1998 Isuzu Rodeo service brakes, hydraulic problems
211 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 1998 Isuzu Rodeo — 44% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I bought a 1998 2wd isuzu rodeo from a private party six months ago. Since I bought it, I have been experiencing a loss of braking capability in some circumstance (every day, mainly when the engine is cold) that resulted in extended stopping distances and continuous illumination of the abs warning…”
filed Jan 19, 2010
“Tl*the contact owns a 1998 isuzu rodeo. While driving 15 mph, the abs indicator illuminated periodically. The brakes failed to stop the vehicle when driving over sand or gravel roads. The failure has occurred on four occasions. An independent mechanic inspected the vehicle, but was unable to…”
filed Feb 3, 2009
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Rodeo years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Rodeo | 1 | 3% |
| 2002 Rodeo | 14 | 14% |
| 2001 Rodeo | 20 | 5% |
| 2000 Rodeo | 35 | 13% |
| 1999 Rodeo | 193 | 35% |
| 1997 Rodeo | 8 | 7% |
| 1996 Rodeo | 8 | 8% |
| 1995 Rodeo | 21 | 12% |
| 1994 Rodeo | 10 | 12% |
| 1993 Rodeo | 2 | 6% |
| 1992 Rodeo | 10 | 13% |
| 1991 Rodeo | 6 | 14% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1998 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.