2004 Isuzu Rodeo problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Suspension (4) · Vehicle Speed Control (3) · Wheels (2)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
28 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (1)
Suspension:rear 2013-10-31 · campaign 13V547000 · 8,816 vehicles
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 and Missouri. These vehicles may experience excessive
Risk: The corrosion may allow the bracket to detach from the frame, impacting vehicle handling and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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 damaged the rear suspension lower link bracket and affected its connection to the vehicle frame, a reinforcement bracket will be installed. In the event the corrosion is so severe that the reinforcement bracket remedy would not be sufficient, Isuzu wil
Service bulletins (53)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2023-05-08 · IB13-R-001G · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin outlines the procedures for using the alpine exchange program (the "exchange program"). the exchange program must be used when any alpine radio or other component covered by this bulletin is repaired under warranty and may also be used for radio and component repairs not covered under
Equipment 2022-08-30 · WB13-X-001B · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
isuzu commercial truck of america, inc. (icta) is providing the following procedural recommendations to improve dealer efficiency when submitting parts warranty claims. we strongly recommend dealers follow these procedures in order to avoid delays in parts warranty claim payments and/or claim charg
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2022-08-02 · WB13-X-001A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
isuzu commercial truck of america, inc. (icta) is providing the following procedural recommendations to improve dealer efficiency when submitting parts warranty claims. we strongly recommend dealers follow these procedures in order to avoid delays in parts warranty claim payments and/or claim charg
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility 2022-07-20 · IB09-X-004C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the isuzu commercial truck of america (icta) service technical assistance center (tac) provides diagnostic support to isuzu dealer technicians repairing isuzu vehicles in and out of vehicle warranty. a tac case number will be issued solely for information tracking purposes and future contact refere
Equipment 2022-07-20 · IB09-X-002B · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the following is a list of the isuzu-recommended threebond product part numbers identified in the various isuzu workshop manuals and bulletins. if a threebond product is unavailable, we recommend that you utilize the chart below to find equivalent of similar products (when available) from loctite a
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:oil/Lubrication:filter/Screen 2022-01-11 · 22NA009 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for acdelco spin-on oil filters.
Showing the 6 most recent of 53 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2024-01-31 · Fuel/Propulsion System“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…”
2023-05-27 · Suspension“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 nee…”
2019-11-20 · Suspension“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) wh…”
2019-09-06 · Wheels · 171,000 mi“my vehicle is operated in minnesota where road salts are in constant winter use. on august 21, 2019 my mechanic hoisted my suv and we watched with surprise as some flat rust slabs fell to his shop floor. he looked above the fall location: the spare tire is attached just below a well, and within the spare-tire wheel-gaps were additional loose ru…”
2018-04-10 · Structure“2004 isuzu rodeo. consumer writes in regards to rusted metal bracket straps, bolts and horizontal jacket. *ld the consumer stated due to rust the fuel tank dropped below the car frame at an unsafe angle, very close to complete detachment. *js…”
2017-05-20 · Service Brakes · 70,000 mi · 💥 crash“brakes pedal pulses like crazy but the brakes don't work when applied.…”
2016-08-17 · Vehicle Speed Control · 158,880 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2004 isuzu rodeo. the contact stated that while driving at 70 mph, the check engine and the vehicle reduced power warning lights illuminated. in addition, the vehicle stalled. the contact also stated that the accelerator pedal was depressed however, the vehicle failed to respond. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechan…”
2014-10-21 · Unknown Or Other · 89,231 mi“rear of the frame is rotted and crumbling, so there are holes in the frame that are keeping it from being safe, and thus will not pass state safety inspection. the areas affected support such things as the panhard/track bar, body, bumper, spare tire, evap components, rear tow point, as well as others items. *tr…”
2014-08-26 · Suspension“tl* the contact owns a 2004 isuzu rodeo. the contact stated that while traveling at any speed, the vehicle abnormally swayed from side to side. the contact received a notification for recall nhtsa campaign id number: 13v547000 (suspension). however, the parts needed were not available. the contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasona…”
2014-06-09 · Service Brakes · 89,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2004 isuzu rodeo. while the vehicle was being serviced for an unrelated repair, the mechanic noticed that the brake line was rusted and caused brake fluid to leak. the mechanic also stated that both of the rear brakes, calipers, and brake lines needed to be replaced. a non-certified mechanic performed a temporary repair o…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.