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1994 Isuzu Rodeo Brakes Problems

Complaints
11about this part
Share
13%of 82 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the brakes of the 1994 Isuzu Rodeo, 13% of the 82 complaints for this model year.

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.

“This problem has occurred since winter of 1998 when I first moved from california to colder nebraska and now in kentucky. It only happens in winter time after a cold start (never got cold enough in california). The brakes are frozen for a few minutes until the engine warms up and then finally give slowly. Over the years I have learned to deal with the issue by letting the car warm idle. There have been a few instances as in this last winter where I was in a hurry and forgot to let it warm up with the result of going downhill and not being able to break at will. …”

NHTSA complaint #764063, filed 2002-07

“On 2 occasions vehicle took off without foot on accelerator and shifting into 3rd gear. Consumer tried to apply brakes, but could not override acceleration. Consumer had to turn off engine and coast to side.”

NHTSA complaint #884665, filed 2001-03

“Motor stays overheated. The water pump, timing belt, and bypass hose have been replaced, however problem continues, vehicle also experiences hesitation. Consumer complains of noisy brakes, rotors were glazed, rotors, pads, and seals were replaced, brakes continue to make noise. Battery cable was corroded. Vehicle lurches into reverse, fuel injector was leaking and caused long crank, all injectors were replaced. Rear driver door would not open from outside due to latch sticking. Also the cigarette lighter was inoperative.”

NHTSA complaint #8008803, filed 2002-04

“Abs brakes locked losing control resulting in brake rotors splitting and some components fell off. Road conditions possibly icy. Please describe details. Tt”

NHTSA complaint #961149, filed 1995-03

Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2004410%
2003213%
20021818%
2001236%
20003613%
199921439%
199822246%
1997119%
199699%
19952213%
19941113%
199326%
19921114%
1991614%

Other parts of the 1994 Isuzu Rodeo

Transmission and drivetrain
15 complaints
Engine cooling
14 complaints
Electrical system
13 complaints
Wheels
10 complaints
Vehicle speed control
8 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
7 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaints
Steering
6 complaints
Body and structure
6 complaints
Suspension
4 complaints
Tires
4 complaints
Fuel system
3 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1994 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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