1996 ISUZU RODEO — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
121
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
3
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1996 ISUZU RODEO
The 1996 ISUZU RODEO has received a total of 121 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING. 3 technical service bulletins have been issued by Isuzu Motors Limited for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds (18 complaints), Air Bagsfrontal (9 complaints), and Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline (9 complaints).
Recalls for the 1996 ISUZU RODEO
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1996 ISUZU RODEO, potentially affecting up to 3,593 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 →Owner Complaints for the 1996 ISUZU RODEO
121 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1996 ISUZU RODEO. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
TAKATA RECALL INESPERADAMENTE SE ACTIVO LA BOLSA DE AIRE DEL CHOFER QUEMANDO LOS BRAZOS Y LA BARRIGA DE MI ESPOSA , ELLA SINTIO UN OLOR FUERTE A CABLE QUEMADO PENSO QUE VENIA DEL EXTERIOR Y SACO SU CARA HACIA FUERA , Y CASI EN EL INSTANTA EXPLOTO LA SBOLSA YO SALI CORRIENDO Y LA VI LLENA DE UN POLVO BLANCO Y SUS BRAZOS QUEMADOS ,DAMOS GRACIAS A DIOS QUE TENIA LA CARA POR LA VENTANA , DE LO CONTRARIO LE HUVIESE QUEMADO EL REOSTRO ,EL VEHICULO ESTABA PARADO DESPUES DE DAR RIVERSA
TAKATA RECALL INESPERADAMENTE SE ACTIVO LA BOLSA DE AIRE DEL CHOFER QUEMANDO LOS BRAZOS Y LA BARRIGA DE MI ESPOSA , ELLA SINTIO UN OLOR FUERTE A CABLE QUEMADO PENSO QUE VENIA DEL EXTERIOR Y SACO SU CARA HACIA FUERA , Y CASI EN EL INSTANTA EXPLOTO LA SBOLSA YO SALI CORRIENDO Y LA VI LLENA DE UN POLVO BLANCO Y SUS BRAZOS QUEMADOS ,DAMOS GRACIAS A DIOS QUE TENIA LA CARA POR LA VENTANA , DE LO CONTRARIO LE HUVIESE QUEMADO EL REOSTRO ,EL VEHICULO ESTABA PARADO DESPUES DE DAR RIVERSA
THE FRAME OF THIS VEHICLE IS RUSTED EXCESSIVELY AND IS DEEMED BY QUALIFIED MECHANICS AS NOT ROADWORTHY. ALL OTHER PARTS OF THE VEHICLE WORK PROPERLY AND THE VEHICLE STILL LOOKS GREAT. *TR
THE FRAME OF THIS VEHICLE IS RUSTED EXCESSIVELY AND IS DEEMED BY QUALIFIED MECHANICS AS NOT ROADWORTHY. ALL OTHER PARTS OF THE VEHICLE WORK PROPERLY AND THE VEHICLE STILL LOOKS GREAT. *TR
EFFECTIVE PART: THE 2 MAIN FRAMES ARE RUST OUT AND COULD BREAK AT ANYTIME. WE BELIEVE ONE OF THE REASONS WHY THE FRAMES ARE DETERIORATING IS FROM SALT DURING THE WINTER. DO TO THE COMPANY BAD FRAMING. *TR
Safety Rating for the 1996 ISUZU RODEO
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1996 ISUZU RODEO in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1996 ISUZU RODEO
Isuzu Motors Limited has issued 3 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1996 ISUZU RODEO. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SB9711L004 — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
1995.5 - 1996 RODEO (UC) FRONT/REAR DOORS DO NOT LOCK WITH POWER LOCK BUTTON/KEYLESS ENTRY; DOORS LOCK MANUALLY WITH LOCK KNOB/KEY. *TW
SB9710L001 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
1995.5 - 1997 RODEO (UC) INSTRUMENT HARNESS CHAFING/DAMAGE AT STEERING REINFORCEMENT. *TW
SB9709L002 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
1996-97 RODEO (UC) ABS WARNING LIGHT COMES ON WHILE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN; ABS DTC 32 AND/OR 33 SETS. *TW
NHTSA Investigations for the 1996 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 — 41 complaints
- 1994 ISUZU RODEO — 122 complaints
- 1995 ISUZU RODEO — 233 complaints
- 1996 ISUZU RODEO (current)
- 1997 ISUZU RODEO — 167 complaints
- 1998 ISUZU RODEO — 627 complaints
- 1999 ISUZU RODEO — 735 complaints
- 2000 ISUZU RODEO — 354 complaints
- 2001 ISUZU RODEO — 515 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