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1996 Isuzu Rodeo Air bags Problems

Complaints
11about this part
Share
11%of 97 total for the year
Median mileage
149,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the air bags of the 1996 Isuzu Rodeo, 11% of the 97 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 149,000 miles. 10 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

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 contact owns a 1996 Isuzu Rodeo. The vehicle was involved in a head-on collision traveling 35 MPH. The air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was towed to the contacts residence. The vehicle had not been inspected or repaired. The VIN was unavailable. The current and failure mileages were approximately 149,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10362309, filed 2010-10, 149,000 miles

“While driving vehicle, another vehicle pulled out in front of my vehicle which caused me to hit that vehicle head-on and during that time air bag did not deploy; also, replaced oxygen sensor/fuel sending unit/wiring harness processing assembly.”

NHTSA complaint #803596, filed 1996-12

“Takata recall inesperadamente se activo la bolsa de aire del chofer quemando los brazos y la barriga de mi esposa , ella sintio un olor fuerte a cable quemado penso que venia del exterior y saco su cara hacia fuera , y casi en el instanta exploto la sbolsa yo sali corriendo y la vi llena de un polvo blanco y sus brazos quemados ,damos gracias a dios que tenia la cara por la ventana , de lo contrario le huviese quemado el reostro ,el vehiculo estaba parado despues de dar riversa”

NHTSA complaint #11221004, filed 2019-06

“Driving down interstate highway, driver made abrupt turn to avoid collision, SUV ladden with x-mas baggage, began to fish tail. Driver spun wheel other direction and SUV started rolling over. During the rollover there was a collision with a guardrail, during the rollover the driver side roof collapsed on top of driver, killing her by head trauma. No other autos were involved in accident. Air bags never deployed. Husband and two children survived.”

NHTSA complaint #718607, filed 2000-02

“Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision of 15 or more MPH and neither air bags deployed. Dealer and manufacturer were notified. Feel free to provide any further information.”

NHTSA complaint #8005709, filed 2002-03

Air bags: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200413%
200266%
200172%
200073%
1999132%
1998163%
19971311%
19961111%
1995159%

Other parts of the 1996 Isuzu Rodeo

Wheels
22 complaints
Engine cooling
14 complaints
Body and structure
10 complaints
Brakes
9 complaints
Suspension
7 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaints
Electrical system
5 complaints
Other or unknown
5 complaints
Steering
5 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
5 complaints
Vehicle speed control
5 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
3 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1996 Isuzu Rodeo

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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