1997 Isuzu Rodeo body & structure problems
34 complaints about body & structure have been filed for the 1997 Isuzu Rodeo, which is 20% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 34 20% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 144,000 miles 27 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When body & structure problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 0 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 7 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 8 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 3 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 3 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 27 body & structure complaints that report mileage, the median is about 144,000 miles, and 7% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the body & structure complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
The transmission would make grinding noises & its getting worse when shifting; the front roll bar grille fell off 3 times; the 4 fuel injectors blew; the trunk do not open, even with key; the fuel guage fails to register properly; the roof is rusty causing water to leak inside vehicle. The alternator was replaced due to failure.
Tl* the contact owns a 1997 isuzu rodeo. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for routine service when the technician detected that the front passenger main frame rail was completely rusted. The extensive damages were beyond repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 125,000.