1994 Isuzu Rodeo Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 9%of 82 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 84,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 1994 Isuzu Rodeo, 9% of the 82 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 84,500 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.
“Power locks do not stay in adjustment. I have had numerous problems with the rear driver side door and rear tailgate latches. They have both been adjusted by the dealer several times and almost immediately exhibit the problems again intermittently. The tailgate latch releases the rear window while driving usually when hitting a bump but sometimes out of the blue. The problem seems to happen when the latch is opened last using the key on the tailgate. When the latch is opened electronically I do not have the problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10025443, filed 2003-07, 10,000 miles“Problems with the vehicle's doors being hard to open. The consumer is concerned that in case of emergency the occupants will be trapped inside. The rear door's failed to open from the outside and inside. (the child safety locks were not engaged)”
NHTSA complaint #10066666, filed 2004-06, 159,000 miles“Rear door locks lock or unlock at times. When consumer first bought vehicle driver's side rear door would not unlock. But currently, both doors do not lock. Contacted dealer, and dealer was willing to fix it. Consumer had to pay for repairs. Also, the windows do not operate properly.”
NHTSA complaint #881138, filed 2001-02“Rear hatch window latch malfunctioned, window swings open while driving dangerous; rear passenger door does not open, and once door is opened, door does not close properly until door locks are opened and closed several times”
NHTSA complaint #738842, filed 2001-01“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 2002-04Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
Other parts of the 1994 Isuzu Rodeo
15 complaintsEngine cooling
14 complaintsElectrical system
13 complaintsBrakes
11 complaintsWheels
10 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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