1997 Isuzu Rodeo Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 9%of 118 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 88,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the brakes of the 1997 Isuzu Rodeo, 9% of the 118 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 88,000 miles. 1 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 1997 Isuzu Rodeo. While being inspected by an independent mechanic, the technician found that there was extensive rust and corrosion on the underbody and the brake lines. The mechanic stated that the vehicle was not safe to drive due to the components being full of rust and the risk of fracturing at any time. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 88,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10703584, filed 2015-04, 88,000 miles“Problem with vehicle time after time,1997 Isuzu Rodeo which costing me about 24000.00 dollars with high interest,now problem with crank shaft sticking out about 1 and a half inches when you mash down on clutch in which service mechanics say it should not do,and that it is coming out too much. Abs light stays on,ticking sound coming from the engine like the valves. Can not pay on it good because I am always spending money to try to keep it running. Payment of 384.00 dollars per month for 5 years. Purchased from thomson georgia jeep and dodge dealership. …”
NHTSA complaint #10019031, filed 2003-05“My son was taking me to o'hare airport on 12/21/00. Rodeo suddently began to accelerate on its own. The brakes would not respond. The SUV was in 4 wheel drive at the time and we could not disengate it. For a harrowing 6 miles, he pumped the brakes until it slowed but we could not stop it. Due to it being 6:30 am and a lot of good luck we did not hit anything. Finally when the car had slowed we put it in neutral and regained control. The smell from the brakes by that time were overwhelming. The car dealer informed us that the throttle cable had come undone. …”
NHTSA complaint #740496, filed 2001-02“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“In 3 incidents while the vehicle was on a slight hill and the emergency brake was applied, the vehicle rolled backwards while no one was in the vehicle, cause the vehicle to hit a tree. Dlr cannot determine the problem. Also, heard sqeaky noise when applying the brakes.”
NHTSA complaint #811841, filed 1997-04Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 4 | 10% |
| 2003 | 2 | 13% |
| 2002 | 18 | 18% |
| 2001 | 23 | 6% |
| 2000 | 36 | 13% |
| 1999 | 214 | 39% |
| 1998 | 222 | 46% |
| 1997 | 11 | 9% |
| 1996 | 9 | 9% |
| 1995 | 22 | 13% |
| 1994 | 11 | 13% |
| 1993 | 2 | 6% |
| 1992 | 11 | 14% |
| 1991 | 6 | 14% |
Other parts of the 1997 Isuzu Rodeo
32 complaintsEngine cooling
16 complaintsWheels
14 complaintsAir bags
13 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsSuspension
7 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsTires
5 complaintsVisibility (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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