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1993 Isuzu Rodeo

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

Fewer warning signs than most model years

Owner complaints for the 1993 Isuzu Rodeo are lower than the model-year median of 89.5.

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34Owner complaints

Model-year median: 89.5

1Recall campaigns

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0Investigations

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How this year compares

Owner complaints by model year

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199042
199180
199234
199382
1994176
199597
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Counts vary with age, sales and reporting. They are not failure rates.

What owners reported most

Engine And Engine Cooling
5Power Train
4Wheels
4Electrical System
3Fuel System, Gasoline
3
All reported categories
Latches/locks/linkages
2Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2Steering
2Structure
2Suspension
2Tires
2Visibility
2Seat Belts
1Unknown Or Other
1Vehicle Speed Control
1

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

Limited mileage data: 4 of 34 reports include usable mileage. There isn’t enough coverage to show a useful chart.

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Engine And Engine Cooling. Review the 5 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Power Train. Review the 4 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Wheels. Review the 4 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

3 crash reports3 fire reports2 injury reports

Power Train complaints

4 reports
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176,000 miles · Nov 4, 2009
Fuel System, GasolinePower Train

THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED IN JANUARY OF THIS YEAR, AND EVERY SINCE THE PURCHASE DATE THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN BACKFIRING, AND IT EVENTUALLY STARTED DRIVING REALLY SLOW. IT ALSO SMOKES FROM UNDER THE HOOD AND THE SMELL OF THE FUMES HAVE BEEN VERY STRONG SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. ALSO THE WINDOW ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE WON'T WORK.…

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THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED IN JANUARY OF THIS YEAR, AND EVERY SINCE THE PURCHASE DATE THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN BACKFIRING, AND IT EVENTUALLY STARTED DRIVING REALLY SLOW. IT ALSO SMOKES FROM UNDER THE HOOD AND THE SMELL OF THE FUMES HAVE BEEN VERY STRONG SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. ALSO THE WINDOW ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE WON'T WORK. THE BACKSEAT ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR IS HARD TO OPEN, AND THE WINDOW HAD A STICK IN IT MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO ROLL ALL THE WAY UP OR TO ROLL DOWN. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10290994

Mileage unknown · Feb 9, 2004
Power Train

WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH CONSUMER HEARD NOISE COMING FROM RIGHT REAR END. CONSUMER PULLED OVER TO INSPECT VEHICLE, AND NOTICED WHEEL AND AXLE BROKE OFF FROM AXLE HOUSING. *AK

NHTSA ODI #10057723

Mileage unknown · Oct 27, 1999
Power TrainService Brakes, Hydraulic

WOULD BE DRIVING & STARTED TO APPLY THE BRAKES. VEHICLE WOULD SHIFT INTO LOW GEAR ON ITS OWN INTO SAFE MODE. THE LIGHT WOULD COME ON PRIOR TO DOWN SHIFTING. THE ENGINE CAN BE HEARD SHIFTING DOWN. VEHICLE HARDLY MOVED. THIS ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. HAVE BEEN TO DEALER NUMEROUS TIMES CONCERNING PROBLEM. MECHANIC CAN LOCATE CAUS…

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WOULD BE DRIVING & STARTED TO APPLY THE BRAKES. VEHICLE WOULD SHIFT INTO LOW GEAR ON ITS OWN INTO SAFE MODE. THE LIGHT WOULD COME ON PRIOR TO DOWN SHIFTING. THE ENGINE CAN BE HEARD SHIFTING DOWN. VEHICLE HARDLY MOVED. THIS ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. HAVE BEEN TO DEALER NUMEROUS TIMES CONCERNING PROBLEM. MECHANIC CAN LOCATE CAUSE OR FIX PROBLEM. WOULD HAVE TO TURN VEHICLE OFF & WAIT BEFORE RESTARTING IT AGAIN. *AK

NHTSA ODI #852050

Mileage unknown · Dec 19, 1995
Power Train

CLUTCH SLIPS. *SD

NHTSA ODI #490880

Official recalls

1

94V132000 · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine

Jul 19, 1994

CONSTANT EXPANSION AND CONTRACTION OF THE CYLINDER HEAD CAUSES THE CAMSHAFT SEAL END PLUG CAN BECOME DISLODGED FROM THE CYLINDER HEAD. THIS ALLOWS OIL TO LEAK FROM THE CAMSHAFT.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: THIS CAN CAUSE ENGINE DAMAGE AND POSSIBLE ENGINE FIRE FROM OIL LEAKING ONTO THE HOT EXHAUST SYSTEM.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL CAMSHAFT END SEAL PLUG RETAINER PLATES.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

0

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