1994 Isuzu Rodeo Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 16%of 82 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 112,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the electrical system of the 1994 Isuzu Rodeo, 16% of the 82 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 112,500 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“About two days ago the power windows on my Rodeo suddenly stopped working so we took the control out thinking that maybe the wires vibrated loose or something like that. When we removed the control there was nothing wrong with the control or the wiring that we could see by just looking at it so we opened the fuse box that is under the dash and found the fuse that controlled the windows. The power window fuse is a large box looking thing(not a regular fuse) with a red button in the middle that was popped out so we pushed the button back in and the windows began working again. …”
NHTSA complaint #10170825, filed 2006-10, 147,000 miles“Automatic transmission wire harness deteriorated do to excessive heat, routed to close to catalytic converter causing vehicle not to shift and disabling both transmission warning lights. Vehicle only has 78k miles on it and wire covering/insulation should not be literally burned away with such low miles on the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10335495, filed 2010-06, 78,000 miles“Alternator regulator overcharged, causing major electrical failure in vehicle. Damage was $2,000. Isuzu indicated 1994 Isuzu rodeos were recalled for this exact problem but our VIN was not within recall. I maintain the problem was not confined to those”
NHTSA complaint #729408, filed 2000-08“There is a recall for this component (NHTSA campaign id number 97v034001) but we were told that it doesn't apply to our vehicle. We have spent approximately $400 to repair this problem thus far and we still have the same problem.”
NHTSA complaint #738398, filed 2000-12“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 2002-04Related recalls
- 97V034001Mar 7, 1997An integrated circuit within the voltage regulator can contain manufacturing errors.Covers: Isuzu Rodeo 1994–1995, Pickup Truck 1995
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 5 | 13% |
| 2003 | 1 | 6% |
| 2002 | 4 | 4% |
| 2001 | 20 | 5% |
| 2000 | 15 | 5% |
| 1999 | 27 | 5% |
| 1998 | 30 | 6% |
| 1997 | 7 | 6% |
| 1996 | 5 | 5% |
| 1995 | 18 | 10% |
| 1994 | 13 | 16% |
| 1993 | 3 | 9% |
| 1992 | 10 | 13% |
| 1991 | 6 | 14% |
Other parts of the 1994 Isuzu Rodeo
15 complaintsEngine cooling
14 complaintsBrakes
11 complaintsWheels
10 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
7 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsTires
4 complaintsFuel 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology