1997 Isuzu Rodeo Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 5%of 118 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 150,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the fuel system of the 1997 Isuzu Rodeo, 5% of the 118 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 150,000 miles.
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. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for routine maintenance when the technician detected that the main frame exhibited severe rust corrosion. The technician recommended that the vehicle not be driven due to a safety hazard. There were concerns of the safety risks involved. The vehicle has not been repaired for the malfunction at this time. The failure mileage was 150,000. Updated 2/1/10 the consumer also stated the fuel pump had to replaced. Updated 02/02/10.”
NHTSA complaint #10299607, filed 2010-01, 150,000 miles“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 1999-11Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 8 | 21% |
| 2003 | 2 | 13% |
| 2002 | 4 | 4% |
| 2001 | 27 | 7% |
| 2000 | 30 | 11% |
| 1999 | 91 | 17% |
| 1998 | 32 | 7% |
| 1997 | 6 | 5% |
| 1996 | 2 | 2% |
| 1995 | 2 | 1% |
| 1994 | 3 | 4% |
| 1993 | 3 | 9% |
| 1992 | 4 | 5% |
| 1991 | 3 | 7% |
Other parts of the 1997 Isuzu Rodeo
32 complaintsEngine cooling
16 complaintsWheels
14 complaintsAir bags
13 complaintsBrakes
11 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsSuspension
7 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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