1992 Isuzu RODEO problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
45 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
145,767 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1992 model year. Data snapshot: . 4 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood is the most frequently named component, appearing in 5 of 45 complaints (11.1%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission and shifting | 6 | 13.3% |
| Braking behavior | 5 | 11.1% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 3 | 6.7% |
| Fuel system concerns | 2 | 4.4% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 2.2% |
| Steering behavior | 1 | 2.2% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood | 5 |
| Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly | 5 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 3 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 3 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Hoses/Lines/Piping/Fittings | 2 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe | 2 |
| Power Train | 2 |
| Power Train:Axle Assembly | 2 |
Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood: 5; Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly: 5; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline: 3; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 3; Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Hoses/Lines/Piping/Fittings: 2; Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe: 2; Power Train: 2; Power Train:Axle Assembly: 2
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 1 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 2 |
| 150,000 and above | 1 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 2; 150,000 and above: 1
100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (2). 41 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 12 |
| 1996 | 10 |
| 2000 | 8 |
| 2001 | 8 |
| 2002 | 2 |
| 2003 | 2 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 |
1995: 12; 1996: 10; 2000: 8; 2001: 8; 2002: 2; 2003: 2; 2004: 1; 2010: 1; 2015: 1
Pattern summary
Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood leads the component reports. Transmission and shifting appears in 6 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 5 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 3 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10060415 · 2004-03-04 (March 4, 2004)
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 …
Owner-reported narrative. 147,534 miles reported. Look up ODI 10060415 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10347375 · 2010-08-04 (August 4, 2010)
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
Owner-reported narrative. 160,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10347375 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 785190 · 2000-12-27 (December 27, 2000)
ABS BRAKE LIGHT AND REGULAR BRAKE LIGHT ARE CONSTANTLY ILLUMINATED, ABS BRAKES ARE NO LONGER WORKING. NLM
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 785190 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 800013 · 1996-07-24 (July 24, 1996)
ABS BRAKE FAILURE WHILE COMING DOWN A HILL, PEDAL FADE, REPLACE ABS SYSTEM.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 800013 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 873102 · 2000-10-16 (October 16, 2000)
VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE UNDER THE HOOD . FIRE WAS CAUSED BY WIRING HARNESS. ALSO, A MECHANIC INSPECTED VEHICLE, AND FOUND THATTRANSMISSION HAD A LEAK OVER EXHAUST IN JULY THAT CAUSED A FIRE UNDERNEATH VEHICLE. TRANSMISSION SEAL WAS WORN OUT AND CAUSED THE FIRE. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 873102 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10695235 · 2015-03-18 (March 18, 2015)
THERE IS CONSIDERABLE FRAME ROT/RUST ON THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE FROM WHERE THE FUEL TANK IS HOUSED. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 144,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10695235 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 565852 · 2002-05-22 (May 22, 2002)
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
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 565852 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 966607 · 1995-06-12 (June 12, 1995)
TRUCK WILL STALL WITH TIME BEING UNPREDICTABLE. ISUZU REPS., AND DEALERS HAVE DRIVEN WITH NO CONCLUSION OF FAILURE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 966607 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 481033 · 1995-02-07 (February 7, 1995)
POWER STEERING SEAL REPAIRED DUE TO LEAK. *SD
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 481033 at NHTSA ↗