1993 Isuzu Rodeo Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 12%of 34 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 176,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1993 Isuzu Rodeo, 12% of the 34 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 176,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The vehicle was purchased in january of this year, and every since the purchase date the vehicle has been backfiring, and it eventually started driving really slow. It also smokes from under the hood and the smell of the fumes have been very strong since the vehicle was purchased. Also the window on the driver's side won't work. The backseat on the driver's side door is hard to open, and the window had a stick in it making it impossible to roll all the way up or to roll down.”
NHTSA complaint #10290994, filed 2009-11, 176,000 miles“Would be driving & started to apply the brakes. Vehicle would shift into low gear on its own into safe mode. The light would come on prior to down shifting. The engine can be heard shifting down. Vehicle hardly moved. This almost caused an accident. Have been to dealer numerous times concerning problem. Mechanic can locate cause or fix problem. Would have to turn vehicle off & wait before restarting it again.”
NHTSA complaint #852050, filed 1999-10“While driving 30 MPH consumer heard noise coming from right rear end. Consumer pulled over to inspect vehicle, and noticed wheel and axle broke off from axle housing.”
NHTSA complaint #10057723, filed 2004-02Transmission 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 1993 Isuzu Rodeo
5 complaintsWheels
4 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1993 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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