Total Complaints
112 filings
ISUZU RODEO · model year
1992 ISUZU RODEO
112 NHTSA complaints, 8 crash reports for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 1992ISUZURODEO carries 112 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 8 crashes, 19 fires, 17 injuries, and 9 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 1992 RODEO is seat belts:front:buckle assembly with 6 filings, followed by service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip (6) and service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:rotor (5). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability.
NHTSA currently has 5 investigation files overlapping the 1992 RODEO. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
112
Complaints
8
Crashes
19
Fires
17
Injuries
9
Deaths
Crashes Reported
8 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 6 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 6 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 5 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | 5 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 5 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | 5 |
| WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS | 4 |
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 4 |
| POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | 3 |
| TIRES | 3 |
| STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | 3 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 3 |
| POWER TRAIN | 3 |
| POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | 3 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS | 2 |
Recent Complaints
20150318SUSPENSION
THERE IS CONSIDERABLE FRAME ROT/RUST ON THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE FROM WHERE THE FUEL TANK IS HOUSED. *TR
Mileage: 144,000
20150318STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
THERE IS CONSIDERABLE FRAME ROT/RUST ON THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE FROM WHERE THE FUEL TANK IS HOUSED. *TR
Mileage: 144,000
20100804VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
THROTTLE STUCK IN OPEN POSITION. AS I WAS DRIVING AND SHIFTING GEARS, THE THROTTLE STAYED DOWN CAUSING THE RPM TO REDLINE WHILE I WAS ON THE HIGHWAY. IT CONTINUED IN OTHER GEARS AS WELL. APPARENTLY, I NEED TO HAVE A RUBBER BOOT REPLACED AT THE END OF THE CABLE THAT IS KNOW TO HAVE MELTED OFF AND CLOG UP THE CABLE HOUSING. *TR
Mileage: 160,000
20040304POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
HELLO MY NAME IS [XXX] I LIVE IN WASHINGTON STATE AND I OWN A 1992 ISUZU RODEO 4X4 WITH AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. THIS ISUZU RODEO HAS GONE THROUGH 4 TRANSMISSIONS IN THE PAST 1 YEAR AND NOW THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE IS GOING BAD. I HAVE PUT OVER $3000.00 INTO THIS VEHICLE AND IT STILL IS HAVING PROBLEMS. I HAVE TALKED TO ABOUT 10 PEOPLE THAT ARE GOING THROUGH THE SAME PROBLEMS HERE IN THE OLYMPIA AREA. THE COTTMAN TRANSMISSION COMPANY GAVE ME A WARRANTY ON THE TRANSMISSION BUT THEY KEEP TELLING ME IT IS SOMETHING ELSE BESIDES THE TRANSMISSION. THEY TELL ME NOW THAT IT IS THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE AND THEY REFUSE TO GIVE ME A WARRANTY ON THIS ITEM SINCE IT IS AN ELECTRICAL UNIT.. WHAT CAN I DO ABOUT THIS CONSTANT PROBLEM? THE VEHICLE IS ONLY WORTH ABOUT $3000.00 AND NOW I HAVE OVER THAT JUST INTO THE TRANSMISSION.. COTTMAN WILL PUT THE SECOND TCM IN FOR ANOTHER 1000.00 AND HE SAID IF THE TRANSMISSION IS BAD AGAIN ALSO THE WARRANTY IS VOID BECAUSE OF AN ELECTRICAL
Mileage: 147,534
20030612FireFatalELECTRICAL SYSTEM
VARIOUS CAR DEFECTS CONSTANTLY, WITH MAJOR REPAIRS MADE, UNTIL DATE AS OF 2003. *NLM
20030612FireFatalELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
VARIOUS CAR DEFECTS CONSTANTLY, WITH MAJOR REPAIRS MADE, UNTIL DATE AS OF 2003. *NLM
20030612FireFatalFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
VARIOUS CAR DEFECTS CONSTANTLY, WITH MAJOR REPAIRS MADE, UNTIL DATE AS OF 2003. *NLM
20030117SEAT BELTS
SEAT BELT WILL NOT STAY FASTENED. TS
Mileage: 80,000
20020910FireELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
WHILE VEHICLE WAS AT A COMPLETE STOP FIRE CAME FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE. CONTACTED DEALER, DEALER HAD VEHICLE SERVICED, VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE AGAIN.*AK
20020828FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE STOPPED RUNNING, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC AND THE PROBLEM WAS DIAGNOSED AS THE FUEL PUMP BRACKET SHORTING OUT.*JB
20010828FirePOWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING WHEN THE TRANSMISSION LIGHT ILLUMINATED, THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A SHOP AND CHECKED OUT FOR SEVERAL HOURS BUT TECHNICIANS WERE UNABLE TO FIND A PROBLEM AND TOLD THE CONSUMER THE VEHICLE WAS SAFE TO DRIVE, WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SMOKE AND WITNESSES SAID THE SAW FLAMES COMING FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE TRUCK, THE CONSUMER PULLED OVER AND WITHIN SECONDS THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALLY ENGULFED(OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT). NLM
20010816TIRES
WHILE DRIVING AT 55MPH ON HWY 64 FROM VA BEACH TO NORFOLK, VA, MY RIGHT REAR FIRESTONE TIRE TREAD SEPARATED WITHOUT ANY SIGN OF PROBLEM EXCEPT WHEN IT ACTUALLY HAPPENED. MY PICK-UP WAS TOWED TO A TEXACO GAS STATION FOR TIRE REPLACEMENT THAT COST ME $100.00. I TOOK MY FIRESTONE TIRE TO A FIRESTONE STATION, INDIAN RIVER ROAD, VA BEACH, THEY ARE WILLING TO GIVE ME A NEW REPLACEMENT TIRE AND GIVE ME A PRO-RATE ON MY (TREAD SEPARATED) TIRE. I WAS ASSISTED BY SMART TRAFFIC CENTER (PHONE 757424-9903) OPERATOR IS MR RICK CLARK 73, TICKET N0. 33478, COST ME $20.00. I BOUGHT MY REPLACEMENT TIRE FROM MONTGOMERY WARD JUL 1996, I PUT IN 56,712MILES ON THAT TIRE. I AM ONLY MAKING THIS REPORT FOR YOUR INFORMATION AND BECAUSE IT IS FIRESTONE TIRE. I STILL HAVE THE TIRE, SO IF YOU ARE INTERESTED TO HAVE IT FOR INSPECTION, LET ME KNOW. THANK YOU.*AK (DOT NUMBER: HYM3MIA226 TIRESIZE: P215/70R15)
20010813TIRES
WHILE DRIVING AT 55MPH ON HWY 64 FROM VA BEACH TO NORFOLK, VA, MY RIGHT REAR FIRESTONE TIRE TREAD SEPARATED WITHOUT ANY SIGN OF PROBLEM EXCEPT WHEN IT ACTUALLY HAPPENED. MY PICK-UP WAS TOWED TO A TEXACO GAS STATION FOR TIRE REPLACEMENT THAT COST ME $100.00. I TOOK MY FIRESTONE TIRE TO A FIRESTONE STATION, INDIAN RIVER ROAD, VA BEACH, THEY ARE WILLING TO GIVE ME A NEW REPLACEMENT TIRE AND GIVE ME A PRO-RATE ON MY (TREAD SEPARATED) TIRE. I WAS ASSISTED BY SMART TRAFFIC CENTER (PHONE 757424-9903) OPERATOR IS MR RICK CLARK 73, TICKET N0. 33478, COST ME $20.00. I BOUGHT MY REPLACEMENT TIRE FROM MONTGOMERY WARD JUL 1996, I PUT IN 56,712MILES ON THAT TIRE. I AM ONLY MAKING THIS REPORT FOR YOUR INFORMATION AND BECAUSE IT IS FIRESTONE TIRE. I STILL HAVE THE TIRE, SO IF YOU ARE INTERESTED TO HAVE IT FOR INSPECTION, LET ME KNOW. THANK YOU.*AK
20010307SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
BACK MIDDLE SEAT BELT BECAME UNBUCKLED, CHILD SAFETY SEAT WITH CHILD WAS TOSSED TO SIDE AND FLIPPED OVER. *AK
20010220SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
WHEN DRIVING AND UPON ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A STOP, WHEN THERE IS A BUMP IN ROAD WAY, AND ONCE BRAKE PEDAL IS APPLIED BRAKE PEDAL GOES TO FLOORBOARD, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. *AK THE PROBLEM ALSO OCCURS WHEN THE PAVEMENT IS UNEVEN. *YH
20010205SUSPENSION:REAR
CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING 80MPH ON HIGHWAY AND HEARD A GRINDING NOISE FROM BACK END. FISHTAILED, AND LOST BRAKES, AND REAR TIRE CAME OFF. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. *AK
20010205POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
WHILE DRIVING DOWN HIGHWAY TRAVELING AT ABOUT 80-85MPH, AND REAR AXLE BROKE RIGHT OFF. A COUPLE DAYS BEFORE INCIDENT, VEHICLE WAS MAKING ALOT OF NOISES. HAS NOT CONTACTED DEALER YET. *AK
20010131POWER TRAIN
THE SPEEDOMETER FAILED AND WAS REPLACED. NLM
20010131STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
REAR DOORS CANNOT BE UNLOCKED AND NOW THE HATCH WILL NOT OPEN . NLM
20010131STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
REAR DOORS CANNOT BE UNLOCKED AND NOW THE HATCH WILL NOT OPEN . NLM
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 1992 ISUZU RODEO have?▼
The 1992 ISUZU RODEO has 112 NHTSA complaints, 8 crashes, 19 fires, 17 injuries, and 9 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 1992 ISUZU RODEO?▼
The most-complained component for the 1992 ISUZU RODEO is SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY with 6 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP and SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR.
Is the 1992 ISUZU RODEO safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
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Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
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