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Isuzu Rodeo SportModel year report

1998 Isuzu Rodeo Sport Problems

Complaints
8filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
100,000miles, 4 complaints with mileage
Recalls
0campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 1998 Isuzu Rodeo Sport (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 1998 Isuzu Rodeo Sport. The part named most often is suspension, with 3 complaints (38% of the total), followed by brakes (2) and electrical system (1). 4 of the complaints include a mileage, and 25% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 100,000 miles. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 7 technical service bulletins for this model year. Brakes complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Suspension: “Not long ago I learned that there is a recall for the Isuzu rodeo 1998 to 2000. So far I have not seen any defects in my car, but only a mechanic can tell the difference. The car that I have is an Isuzu sport rodeo 1998 and it falls in the recall. I wonder how safe will be to drive this car, since I have to commute about 50 miles every day 5 days a week. The reason that I am filling this complaint is because I read in the internet that there a lot neglicence on the side of the Isuzu, and it looks like a lot of Isuzu's owner is going to take this matter to court to fight back. …”

NHTSA complaint #10478027, filed 2012-10, 170,000 miles

Brakes: “I got two recalls on my 1998 Isuzu rodeo and when I went to take it to get it repair everything was fine and after I took it in it seems like what they worked on got worst. They worked on rewiring the rear defroster and after that it hasn't work since also they did something to the ABS and now the ABS light stays on. …”

NHTSA complaint #10102124, filed 2004-12

Engine cooling: “I have a 1998 Isuzu rodeo and was recently driving it and heard a loud knocking made it home the two blocks and realized my engine was shot basically. I have taken it to a auto mechanic and he has stated that there was some sort of a safety recall or problem with the engine and the way the oil gets to it not getting there fast enough. I was wondering if there was some sort of a recall I just bought this less than a year ago and can not afford 7,000 dollars to fix this problem can you help??”

NHTSA complaint #10209234, filed 2007-11, 100,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

25% of the 4 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 100,000 and 100,000 miles.

0%0–100%10–2525%25–500%50–750%75–10050%100–15025%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (4 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 100,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

20042005200622007201222017
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1998 Isuzu Rodeo Sport in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 7 on record; the latest 7 are shown.

Other model years of the Isuzu Rodeo Sport

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
200223120,0002—17—Stable
20014995,4551—17Not compared (before 2008)Stable
20001281,0000———Not enough data
19991490,0000———Not enough data
19988100,0000———Not enough data

All Isuzu Rodeo Sport model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 1998 Isuzu Rodeo Sport have?

NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 1998 Isuzu Rodeo Sport as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 1998 Isuzu Rodeo Sport is reported most often?

Suspension is named most often, in 3 complaints (38% of the total), followed by brakes with 2.

Has the 1998 Isuzu Rodeo Sport been recalled?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 1998 Isuzu Rodeo Sport reported?

Among the 4 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 100,000 miles and the middle half falls between 100,000 and 100,000 miles; 25% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.