2004 Isuzu Rodeo problems
The 2004 Isuzu Rodeo has 68 complaints on file with NHTSA. The largest share (16%) concerns suspension. Next are engine (12%) and fuel system (12%).
At a glance
- Complaints
- 68 filed with NHTSA
- Most reported
- Suspension 16% of complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 4 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
- Typical mileage
- 71,000 miles 50 complaints with mileage
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
Where the complaints are
Share of this model year's complaints by the part of the car involved. One complaint can name more than one part, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
When problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 11 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 11 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 5 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 9 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 7 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 4 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 50 complaints that include odometer readings, half describe a problem before roughly 71,000 miles.
Safety-related details: 4 complaints mention a crash; 2 complaints mention a fire; 1 injury reported.
Looking only at complaints filed within five years of the model year (so older and newer years are comparable), the 2004 ranks 11th most-complained-about out of 13 model years of the Isuzu Rodeo with enough data (34 complaints in that window). It is also covered by 2 safety recall campaigns.
What owners wrote
A few complaints as filed, shortened and with personal details removed. The first ones are among the most serious reports for this model year; the rest are typical.
"squeaking" sound coming from front passenger side undercarriage when vehicle comes to stop, believed from the suspension. Also, complaint of severe rear seat rattle when vehicle is in motion. Have taken the vehicle to dealership 3 times and they advised that izuzu tech support has told them to continue to tighten/adjust mounting system where the seats can be folded down to create a flat surface.
On approximately 2/8/13 I was on my way to work when the engine light came on, when I went to pull off the highway and onto an exit ( to get off of the highway.) I pressed the brakes,and the brakes and steering locked up , I had no control of my SUV as it hit the jersey barrier. The right front headlight and fender hit 1st then the right rear side and back fender scraped against the barrier. I was seat belted although still received injuries of my left ankle, knee, neck and back.
Gas gauge bad. It always went down in a non-linear fashion. After 3 years, it shifted by 1/4. "empty" meant 1/4 full. On a well below empty tank I could only put in 12 gallons into the 19 gallon tank. Full meant just past the 3/4 tick.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 isuzu rodeo. While the vehicle was being serviced for an unrelated repair, the mechanic noticed that the brake line was rusted and caused brake fluid to leak. The mechanic also stated that both of the rear brakes, calipers, and brake lines needed to be replaced. A non-certified mechanic performed a temporary repair on the vehicle to stop the brake fluid leak. In addition, the contact had to make several attempts to remove the key from the ignition switch.