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1999 Isuzu Rodeo Sport Problems

Complaints
14filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
90,000miles, 6 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 1999 Isuzu Rodeo Sport (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 14 consumer complaints for the 1999 Isuzu Rodeo Sport. The part named most often is fuel system, with 6 complaints (43% of the total), followed by brakes (2) and engine cooling (2). 6 of the complaints include a mileage, and 17% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 90,000 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 1 an injury, according to the filers. 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

Fuel system: “On 2-2-05 I was invloved in a crash that was caused by a malfunction within a vehicle that I was driving. It was a 1999 Isuzu rodeo. I had come to a stop, pulling into a parking space between two vehicles at a walgreens store in enid, oklahoma when suddenly the engine surged, the whole time I was fighting the acceleration with the brakes but they just made a noise similar to when you lock ABS breaks on ice. …”

NHTSA complaint #10110520, filed 2005-02

Brakes: “I have contacted the company 10 times to fix the recall problems with my auto but no one has even bothered to follow up or give the info I need. My auto is falling apart with defects and Isuzu seems to not care.”

NHTSA complaint #10067934, filed 2004-04

Engine cooling: “My 1999 Isuzu rodeo without warning ran out of oil. I had oil changed in car and a couple of weeks later the motor blew. There was not a drop of oil in it.from a few sites I learned that this problem is common. Is there a solution? I need a motor.is there a class action suit?”

NHTSA complaint #10185944, filed 2007-03, 125 miles

Body and structure: “The contact owns a 1999 Isuzu Rodeo Sport. The contact noticed that the frame under the vehicle had rotted. The vehicle was taken to a repair shop and was informed that the frame needed to be replaced. The failure and current mileages were approximately 144,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10331169, filed 2010-05, 144,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

17% of the 6 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 63,180 and 144,000 miles.

17%0–100%10–250%25–5033%50–750%75–10033%100–15017%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (6 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 90,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

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

200442005420072009201020142015
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 1999 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 1999 Isuzu Rodeo Sport have?

NHTSA recorded 14 consumer complaints for the 1999 Isuzu Rodeo Sport as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 1999 Isuzu Rodeo Sport is reported most often?

Fuel system is named most often, in 6 complaints (43% of the total), followed by brakes with 2.

Has the 1999 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 1999 Isuzu Rodeo Sport reported?

Among the 6 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 90,000 miles and the middle half falls between 63,180 and 144,000 miles; 17% 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.