1991 ISUZU RODEO — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
60
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1991 ISUZU RODEO
The 1991 ISUZU RODEO has received a total of 60 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING, POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Isuzu Motors Limited for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Power Trainautomatic Transmission (6 complaints), Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline (5 complaints), and Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly (5 complaints).
Recalls for the 1991 ISUZU RODEO
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1991 ISUZU RODEO, potentially affecting up to 6,616 vehicles.
Recall 06E065000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
| 3,593 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN AJ MOTORSPORT COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Consequence: LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: AJ MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 31, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AJ MOTORSPORT AT 626-618-2026.
View full details →Recall 91V118000 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
| 3,023 vehicles affected
Defect: THE TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVEL GAUGES (DIP STICKS) INSTALLED IN THESE VEHICLES ARE NOT TO DESIGNED SPECIFICATIONS. THE GAUGE INDICATES THAT TRANSMISSION FLUID SHOULD BE ADDED WHEN IT IS AT THE CORRECT LEVEL.
Consequence: ADDING MORE TRANSMISSION FLUID THAN REQUIRED WILL CAUSETHE FLUID TO LEAK THROUGH THE FLUID LEVEL GAUGE TUBE ONTO THE MANIFOLD AS THEENGINE TEMPERATURE RISES. THIS CREATES A POTENTIAL FOR A FIRE.
Remedy: REPLACE OIL LEVEL GAUGE AND NOTIFY OWNERS TO USE ONLY THE SPECIFIED AMOUNT OF AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1991 ISUZU RODEO
60 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1991 ISUZU RODEO. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 ISUZU RODEO. THE CONTACT WENT TO GET AN EXHAUST AT A MUFFLER SHOP AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE'S FRAME WAS RUSTED. SHE NOTICED THAT THE TUBULAR STEP USED TO ENTER THE VEHICLE WAS RUSTED AND FELL OFF. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET BEEN NOTIFIED. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 110,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 109,000.
DRIVERS SEAT BELT POPS OUT OF LOCKING MECHANISM AT WILL. ALSO,SEAT BELT HAS BEEN RELEASED FROM LOCKING MECHANISM BY DRIVER'S ELBOW UNINTENTIONALLY WHILE DRIVING. *AK
DT: VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED IN A FIRE. TRANSMISSION INDICATOR LIGHT CAME ON, AND DRIVER PULLED OVER AND SAW FLAMES COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. VEHICLE HAD A RECALL BUT CALLERS VEHICLE WAS NOT INVOLVED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. ATTEMPTS WERE MADE TO CONTACT MANUFACTURER, BUT CALLER COULDN'T REACH ANYONE.*AK
AT LEAST SIX (6) TIMES THE ANTI-LOCK AND BRAKE LIGHTS STAYS ON. IT GIVES A FALSE INDICATION THAT THERE IS A BRAKE PROBLEM, WHEN IN FACT THE BRAKES ARE FINE. IN EVERY CASE THE PROBLEM IS THE SPEED SENSOR MUST BE REPLACED BECAUSE IT SHORTED OUT. IT BECOMES A VERY COSTLY BILL TO REPLACE THIS SENSOR EVERY OTHER YEAR. *JB
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 95V103009 NOTICE CONCERNING SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY FAILURE. AFTER RECALL REPAIRS WERE DONE SEAT BELT BECAME UNDONE WHILE DRIVING ON BOTH PASSENGER AND DRIVER SIDES. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER, WHO INSTALLED A GUIDE KIT, BUT PROBLEM RECURRED. *AK DEALER ONLY INSTALLED A GUIDE KIT INSTEAD OF REPLACING THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY, WHICH LED TO THE SEAT BELT CONTINUE TO UNBUCKLE BY THEMSELVES. *LA
Safety Rating for the 1991 ISUZU RODEO
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1991 ISUZU RODEO in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1991 ISUZU RODEO
Isuzu Motors Limited has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 1991 ISUZU RODEO. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SB9706L001 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB
1991-97 RODEO (UC) 2WD FRONT HUB GREASE LINKAGE. *TW
NHTSA Investigations for the 1991 ISUZU RODEO
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the ISUZU RODEO
- 1991 ISUZU RODEO (current)
- 1992 ISUZU RODEO — 112 complaints
- 1993 ISUZU RODEO — 41 complaints
- 1994 ISUZU RODEO — 122 complaints
- 1995 ISUZU RODEO — 233 complaints
- 1996 ISUZU RODEO — 121 complaints
Other ISUZU Models
- ISUZU TROOPER — 713 total complaints
- ISUZU ASCENDER — 280 total complaints
- ISUZU AXIOM — 238 total complaints
- ISUZU AMIGO — 220 total complaints
- ISUZU RODEO SPORT — 143 total complaints
- ISUZU HOMBRE — 142 total complaints
- ISUZU PICKUP TRUCK — 93 total complaints
- ISUZU VEHICROSS — 80 total complaints