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1997 Isuzu Rodeo Equipment Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
2%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 2 complaints about the equipment of the 1997 Isuzu Rodeo, 2% of the 118 complaints for this model year.

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 transmission would make grinding noises & its getting worse when shifting; the front roll bar grille fell off 3 times; the 4 fuel injectors blew; the trunk do not open, even with key; the fuel guage fails to register properly; the roof is rusty causing water to leak inside vehicle. The alternator was replaced due to failure.”

NHTSA complaint #852423, filed 1999-11

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Equipment: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2004410%
200211%
200151%
200052%
199981%
199892%
199722%
199521%
199422%
199223%

Other parts of the 1997 Isuzu Rodeo

Body and structure
32 complaints
Engine cooling
16 complaints
Wheels
14 complaints
Air bags
13 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

← All problems reported for the 1997 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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