1993 ISUZU RODEO — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
41
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1993 ISUZU RODEO
The 1993 ISUZU RODEO has received a total of 41 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, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE. The most commonly reported problems involve the Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds (5 complaints), Engine And Engine Coolingengine (4 complaints), and Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip (3 complaints).
Recalls for the 1993 ISUZU RODEO
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1993 ISUZU RODEO, potentially affecting up to 125,890 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 94V132000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
| 122,297 vehicles affected
Defect: 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: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1993 ISUZU RODEO
41 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1993 ISUZU RODEO. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
SMELLING GASOLINE, INVESTIGATION SHOWED GAS TANK WAS RUSTED OUT TO THE POINT THAT FINGERS COULD BE PUSHED INTO TANK. ALMOST ALL OF IT WAS LIKE THIN PAPER MACHE. REPLACED TANK AND ONE YEAR LATER THE GAS FILLER TUBE ALSO RUSTED OUT. 1993 RODEO PURCHASED NEW--GAS TANK REPLACED IN 2008--FILLER GAS TUBE IN 2009. *TR
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
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
I HAVE A 1993 ISUZU RODEO THAT STARTED LEAKING MASSIVE AMOUNTS OF OIL ONTO THE MANIFOLD. I FIRST THOUGHT IT WAS A VALVE COVER GASKET SEAL AND REPLACED IT. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION IT WAS COMING FROM THE REAR CAMSHAFT MOUNT/SEAL AREA. I LOOKED TO SEE IF THERE WAS A RECALL ON THIS AND THERE WAS, BECAUSE IT WAS SO UNUSUAL. TO MY SURPRISE THOUGH THE RECALL DOESN'T COVER MY VIN, ALTHOUGH IT IS EXACTLY WHAT THE RECALL WAS ISSUED FOR. IS THERE ANY WAY TO HAVE MY VEHICLE INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THANKS. *JB
MAKE:ISUZU MODEL:RODEO YEAR:1993 CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 94V132000 DEALER SAID THAT I WAS NOT ON THERE DATA BASE. BUT MY ISUZU HAS THE SAME PROBLEM; OIL LEAK FROM THE CAM SHAFT AND THE OIL IS LEAKING ON TO THE HOT EXHAUST SYSTEM. PLEASE ADVISE THANKS IN ADVANCE ILDEFONSO 407-808-4746. *NM
Safety Rating for the 1993 ISUZU RODEO
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1993 ISUZU RODEO in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1993 ISUZU RODEO
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1993 ISUZU RODEO
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the ISUZU RODEO
- 1991 ISUZU RODEO — 60 complaints
- 1992 ISUZU RODEO — 112 complaints
- 1993 ISUZU RODEO (current)
- 1994 ISUZU RODEO — 122 complaints
- 1995 ISUZU RODEO — 233 complaints
- 1996 ISUZU RODEO — 121 complaints
- 1997 ISUZU RODEO — 167 complaints
- 1998 ISUZU RODEO — 627 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