2004 ISUZU RODEO — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

68

Owner Complaints

4 Crashes 2 Fires

2

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

5

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2004 ISUZU RODEO

The 2004 ISUZU RODEO has received a total of 68 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SUSPENSION:REAR, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP. 5 technical service bulletins have been issued by Isuzu Motors Limited for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Suspension (7 complaints), Electrical System (3 complaints), and Engine (3 complaints).

Recalls for the 2004 ISUZU RODEO

NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2004 ISUZU RODEO, potentially affecting up to 24,331 vehicles.

Recall 13V547000 — SUSPENSION:REAR

| 8,816 vehicles affected

Defect: Isuzu Manufacturing Services of America, Inc (Isuzu) is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 Rodeo and Axiom, and 2003 Rodeo Sport vehicles that were originally sold in, or are currently registered in, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, the District of Columbia, West Virginia, Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Kentucky...

Consequence: The corrosion may allow the bracket to detach from the frame, impacting vehicle handling and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Isuzu will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear suspension lower link bracket area. For vehicles in which little or no corrosion is found, the area will be treated with an anti-corrosive compound. For vehicles in which corrosion has...

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Recall 05V466000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

| 15,515 vehicles affected

Defect: CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES THAT HAVE BEEN EXPOSED TO FUEL CONTAMINATED WITH SILICON MAY DEVELOP SMALL PIN HOLES IN THE FUEL PUMP FEED PORT. SILICON HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED IN THE FUEL SYSTEMS OF AFFECTED VEHICLES AND IN CERTAIN FUEL AVAILABLE IN THE REGION OF TYLER, TEXAS. THIS RECALL WILL BE LAUNCHED FOR VEHICLES REGISTERED IN TEXAS AND THE FOUR SURROUNDING...

Consequence: A FUEL LEAK COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE FIRE.

Remedy: FOR VEHICLES REGISTERED IN THE STATES IDENTIFIED ABOVE, DEALERS WILL PROVIDE A NEW COVER OVER THE EXISTING FEED PORT ON THE FUEL PUMP OR, IF THE EXISTING FEED PORT HAS ALREADY BEEN DAMAGED, DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW FUEL PUMP...

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Owner Complaints for the 2004 ISUZU RODEO

68 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2004 ISUZU RODEO. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Suspension
Complaints: 7
Electrical System
Complaints: 3
Engine
Complaints: 3
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 3
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 3
Service Brakes
Complaints: 3 1 Crash
Tires
Complaints: 3
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 3
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 3
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
Complaints: 2
Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System
Complaints: 2
Structurebody
Complaints: 2
Wheels
Complaints: 2
Air Bags
Complaints: 1
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiring
Complaints: 1
Electronic Stability Control Esc
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
Complaints: 1
Equipment
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Fire
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Otherfuel Injection System
Complaints: 1
Fuelpropulsion System
Complaints: 1
Power Train
Complaints: 1
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
Complaints: 1
Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
Complaints: 1
Power Trainmanual Transmissioncolumn Shift Assembly
Complaints: 1
Seats
Complaints: 1
Seatsmidrear Assembly
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Fire
Service Brakes Airdrum
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Airdrumshoeslinings
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfluid
Complaints: 1
Steering
Complaints: 1
Structure
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontshock Absorber
Complaints: 1
Suspensionrear
Complaints: 1
Suspensionrearshock Absorber
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
Complaints: 1
Visibilityglass Siderear
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#11569134 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | | N/A miles
My car continues to smell like gas despite fuel pump and lines having been replaced. The smell is very strong. Don’t see any type of leakage
#11524166 | ENGINE | | N/A miles
In Florida, I purchased my 2004 Isuzu Rodeo March 2005 at 134 miles. I've always had issues, but didn't know how to articulate the issues. My truck sits/leans to the right and low in the back. It is uneven as if the shocks or struts are off. Driving one night, the truck slams down/drops low out of no where while driving. When I am driving and need to brake, I have to brake then brake again. I dare not make any sharp turns by parking or anything it's like the truck will slip or axels bend. I am have trouble with the engine currently(September 2022). Oil is leaking but you can't see from where. The engine is making loud rambling sounds. The exhaust sounds muffled. My car parts are not exact because my Rodeo is built like a demo, seemingly. Power Reduced & check engine light happens randomly usually while on the expressway. It slows the vehicle down in the middle of flowing traffic. I have to try to pull over turn car off then back on to try & reset the vehicle. The car now vibrates but don't know from where or cause. How can I get my car repaired?
#11524166 | SERVICE BRAKES | | N/A miles
In Florida, I purchased my 2004 Isuzu Rodeo March 2005 at 134 miles. I've always had issues, but didn't know how to articulate the issues. My truck sits/leans to the right and low in the back. It is uneven as if the shocks or struts are off. Driving one night, the truck slams down/drops low out of no where while driving. When I am driving and need to brake, I have to brake then brake again. I dare not make any sharp turns by parking or anything it's like the truck will slip or axels bend. I am have trouble with the engine currently(September 2022). Oil is leaking but you can't see from where. The engine is making loud rambling sounds. The exhaust sounds muffled. My car parts are not exact because my Rodeo is built like a demo, seemingly. Power Reduced & check engine light happens randomly usually while on the expressway. It slows the vehicle down in the middle of flowing traffic. I have to try to pull over turn car off then back on to try & reset the vehicle. The car now vibrates but don't know from where or cause. How can I get my car repaired?
#11524166 | SUSPENSION | | N/A miles
In Florida, I purchased my 2004 Isuzu Rodeo March 2005 at 134 miles. I've always had issues, but didn't know how to articulate the issues. My truck sits/leans to the right and low in the back. It is uneven as if the shocks or struts are off. Driving one night, the truck slams down/drops low out of no where while driving. When I am driving and need to brake, I have to brake then brake again. I dare not make any sharp turns by parking or anything it's like the truck will slip or axels bend. I am have trouble with the engine currently(September 2022). Oil is leaking but you can't see from where. The engine is making loud rambling sounds. The exhaust sounds muffled. My car parts are not exact because my Rodeo is built like a demo, seemingly. Power Reduced & check engine light happens randomly usually while on the expressway. It slows the vehicle down in the middle of flowing traffic. I have to try to pull over turn car off then back on to try & reset the vehicle. The car now vibrates but don't know from where or cause. How can I get my car repaired?
#11281393 | SUSPENSION | | N/A miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 ISUZI RODEO. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V547000 (SUSPENSION). THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE EXPERIENCED GREAT DIFFICULTY HAVING HIS VEHICLE SERVICED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ISUZU SENT THE REMEDY PARTS TO LUPIENT BUICK GMC (7100 WAYZATA BLVD, GOLDEN VALLEY, MN 55426, (763) 546-2222) WHERE HE WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NEED A SECOND INSPECTION IN ORDER TO BE REMEDIED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.

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Safety Rating for the 2004 ISUZU RODEO

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2004 ISUZU RODEO in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2004 ISUZU RODEO

Isuzu Motors Limited has issued 5 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2004 ISUZU RODEO. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

TSB-11-03-S001 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

ISUZU: DUE TO A LATE CHANGE TO ECU CALIBRATION, A SPECIAL POLICY ADJUSTMENT HAS BEEN ISSUED FOR MY 2004 RODEO AND AXIOM REGARDING THE EVAPORATIVE EMISSION SYSTEM READINESS. *PE

0408S002 — TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR (TPM) SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC TOOL PROCEDURE. *TT

0404S002 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM OVERVIEW. *TT

0408S001 — WHEELS

TIRE MOUNTING AND DISMOUNTING PROCEDURES WHEN EQUIPPED WITH TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS). *TT

0311S003 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER

VEHICLE PAINT CODES. *TT

NHTSA Investigations for the 2004 ISUZU RODEO

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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