1996 Isuzu Rodeo Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 5%of 97 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 85,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the steering of the 1996 Isuzu Rodeo, 5% of the 97 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 85,000 miles. 3 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.
“Completely rusted steering column failed (two pieces). Steering wheel complete mechanical disconnection from vehicle steering mechanism caused a life threatening condition.”
NHTSA complaint #10197291, filed 2007-07, 85,000 miles“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“Steering does not respond when making left hand turns; caused loss of steering control; driver managed to stop vehicle before causing a crash; dealer cannot reporduce problem; exact cause unkown.”
NHTSA complaint #808084, filed 1997-01“Drivng the speed 65mph, steering was really loose, slightly touched the steering wheel and vehicle went out of control, causing the vehicle to flip over, some impact on the front and rear.”
NHTSA complaint #802674, filed 1996-09Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 | 3% |
| 2002 | 1 | 1% |
| 2001 | 8 | 2% |
| 2000 | 6 | 2% |
| 1999 | 8 | 1% |
| 1998 | 13 | 3% |
| 1997 | 1 | 1% |
| 1996 | 5 | 5% |
| 1995 | 6 | 3% |
| 1994 | 6 | 7% |
| 1993 | 2 | 6% |
| 1992 | 4 | 5% |
Other parts of the 1996 Isuzu Rodeo
22 complaintsEngine cooling
14 complaintsAir bags
11 complaintsBody and structure
10 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsSuspension
7 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsLatches, 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 Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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