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1997 Isuzu Rodeo Air bags Problems

Complaints
13about this part
Share
11%of 118 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the air bags of the 1997 Isuzu Rodeo, 11% of the 118 complaints for this model year. 12 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.

“I was in ana accident on sept. 4, 2002. I could not stop in time for the wreck that happened 1/4 mile in front of us so I proceeded to slam into the rear-end of the truck in front of me. Although I was not injured the sherif said the air bag should have deployed but it did not! I could have been seriously injured and that could have saved my life but it did not work! Thank you for caring enough for people and letting them fill this form out.”

NHTSA complaint #766750, filed 2002-09

“While traveling, a vehicle cut consumer off leaving consumer to swerve to the right into a sand barrier on the exit ramp, airbags did not deploy and consumer sustained injuries, consumer called customer service and they stated that vehicle had to be hit a certain way for the airbags to deploy.”

NHTSA complaint #877883, filed 2001-01

“While driving at 45 MPH the vehicle had direct frontal impact, and both driver's and passenger's airbags did not deploy which couldnt protect the occupants in the accident. Manufacturer said the vehicle didn't experience enough force to deploy the airbag, but had over $8000 worth of damages.”

NHTSA complaint #815384, filed 1997-08

“Consumer was traveling about 50mph on highway and a deer jumped in front of vehicle, consumer was trying to avoid hitting the deer , he swerved and lost control of vehicle. Driver's side airbag didn't deploy.”

NHTSA complaint #898252, filed 2001-10

“Rpms went down and the brake pedal went to the floor, airbag light came on, that was the only light that came on, consumer tried to give car a jump, but it kept dying. Towed to dealer and they said it was the alternator.”

NHTSA complaint #861634, filed 2000-05

Air bags: other model years

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

Other parts of the 1997 Isuzu Rodeo

Body and structure
32 complaints
Engine cooling
16 complaints
Wheels
14 complaints
Brakes
11 complaints
Vehicle speed control
11 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
10 complaints
Other or unknown
9 complaints
Electrical system
7 complaints
Suspension
7 complaints
Fuel system
6 complaints
Tires
5 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1997 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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