1997 Isuzu Rodeo Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 6%of 118 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 128,250miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the suspension of the 1997 Isuzu Rodeo, 6% of the 118 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 128,250 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.
“My vehicle is 1997 and it is same issue with 10v-436 recall notice. I am wondering why my vehicle is not included in this recall as I see the same issue with mine. There were 2 other complaints about the same issue.”
NHTSA complaint #10436837, filed 2011-11“The contact owns a 1997 Isuzu Rodeo. The contact took the vehicle in for a routine oil and was informed that the rear spring mounts were severely rusted. The mechanic stated that the issue was a safety concern and the vehicle would not pass inspection. The vehicle had not been repaired. The current and failure mileages were approximately 100,500. Updated 01/04/118lj updated 01/10/11”
NHTSA complaint #10362753, filed 2010-10, 100,500 miles“The truck is eroding away the under carriage and has stated to come through interior effecting the bolts and the supports holding seat down. Also the engine has been replaced twice. Blown knocking engine”
NHTSA complaint #11115238, filed 2018-08Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 8 | 21% |
| 2003 | 2 | 13% |
| 2002 | 15 | 15% |
| 2001 | 115 | 30% |
| 2000 | 65 | 24% |
| 1999 | 85 | 15% |
| 1998 | 59 | 12% |
| 1997 | 7 | 6% |
| 1996 | 7 | 7% |
| 1995 | 12 | 7% |
| 1994 | 4 | 5% |
| 1993 | 2 | 6% |
| 1992 | 4 | 5% |
| 1991 | 2 | 5% |
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 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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