1992 Isuzu Rodeo Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 23about this part
- Share
- 29%of 80 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 147,534miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 23 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1992 Isuzu Rodeo, 29% of the 80 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 147,534 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 6 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The consumer was driving when the transmission light illuminated, the vehicle was towed to a shop and checked out for several hours but technicians were unable to find a problem and told the consumer the vehicle was safe to drive, while driving the vehicle began to smoke and witnesses said the saw flames coming from the bottom of the truck, the consumer pulled over and within seconds the vehicle was totally engulfed(ohio traffic crash report). Nlm”
NHTSA complaint #562261, filed 2001-07“Studs have been stripped several times and been replaced. This happens when tires are changed or rotated. This is a costly and a reoccuring problem. The transmission light has been a continuous problem. It has been serviced before and now it is reoccurring and repair costs $390.”
NHTSA complaint #710643, filed 1999-08“Vehicle caught fire under the hood . Fire was caused by wiring harness. Also, a mechanic inspected vehicle, and found thattransmission had a leak over exhaust in july that caused a fire underneath vehicle. Transmission seal was worn out and caused the fire.”
NHTSA complaint #873102, filed 2000-10“When driving at any speed the vehicle will pop out of gear, and bolts that hold the wheel were cracked and had to replaced. Also, there was a crack in the exhaust manifold/ rear back up lights stopped working/engine head gasket blew out, and crackshaft broke.”
NHTSA complaint #835826, filed 1999-05“Vehicle traveling at 60 MPH when clutch exploded. The fly wheel, plus mescellaneous clutch parts, along with parts of the transmission cover and starter were sprayed onto highway. Several of the hot parts flew into the grass, next to the highway, starting a fire.”
NHTSA complaint #541487, filed 1998-09Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 4 | 10% |
| 2003 | 2 | 13% |
| 2002 | 18 | 18% |
| 2001 | 18 | 5% |
| 2000 | 18 | 7% |
| 1999 | 37 | 7% |
| 1998 | 22 | 5% |
| 1997 | 10 | 8% |
| 1996 | 5 | 5% |
| 1995 | 15 | 9% |
| 1994 | 15 | 18% |
| 1993 | 4 | 12% |
| 1992 | 23 | 29% |
| 1991 | 12 | 29% |
Other parts of the 1992 Isuzu Rodeo
13 complaintsBrakes
11 complaintsElectrical system
10 complaintsSeat belts
9 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsWheels
5 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsTires
4 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1992 Isuzu Rodeo
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.
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