1994 Isuzu Rodeo Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 18%of 82 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 89,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1994 Isuzu Rodeo, 18% of the 82 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 89,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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“- the contact has a 1994 mitsubishi 3000 gtvr4. The contact stated that the transfer case blew up on the high way due to lack of oil. The failure was caused ny a leak. The contact stated that this happened a half an hour after he purchased the vehicle. It was a rainy day and he was driving at 40 MPH in rush hour traffic. The contact stated that this component is under safety recall number 02v143001, and that he would like his vehicle repaired under the safety recall at no cost to himself.”
NHTSA complaint #10179024, filed 2007-01, 9,709 miles“While driving at 50 MPH, automatic transmission failed to work. Consumer took vehicle to dealership to have transmission checked. Was informed by dealer that transmission was replaced once before.”
NHTSA complaint #10044600, filed 2003-10, 100,000 miles“While descending from 4 wheel drive to 2 wheel drive/shifting into 2nd gear, vehicle accelerated, vehicle popped back into 4 wheel drive, causing accident.”
NHTSA complaint #506263, filed 1996-07Transmission 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 1994 Isuzu Rodeo
14 complaintsElectrical system
13 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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