1997 Isuzu Rodeo Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 4%of 118 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 91,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the visibility of the 1997 Isuzu Rodeo, 4% of the 118 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 91,000 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.
“I own a 1997 Isuzu Rodeo. The vehicle was parked in my private driveway on the night of october 26, 2003. I exited the vehicle closing my front driver's side door when unexpectedly the entire back windshield shattered for no reason. The glass was not fractured or broken prior to the incident, nor did any object hit the windshield it just shattered. The windshield, which is not covered by insurance and Isuzu felt was not their problem cost me $527 to replace. Quite a set back for an independent college student. …”
NHTSA complaint #10045670, filed 2003-11, 91,000 miles“Both the drivers and passengeers automatic windows have broken. The middle console is broken. The hooks for the back seat do not latch the seat and the seat flies forward during braking (a distracting hazzard). The engine makes a ticking noise. The engine seems to get too hot. The engine seems to smell of oil even after short trips. The belts make loud noise when the vehicle is just starting - I just had the vehicle in the station and the service man said he did not find anything wrong with the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10020705, filed 2003-05Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 | 3% |
| 2002 | 6 | 6% |
| 2001 | 2 | 1% |
| 2000 | 3 | 1% |
| 1999 | 14 | 3% |
| 1998 | 9 | 2% |
| 1997 | 5 | 4% |
| 1996 | 7 | 7% |
| 1995 | 13 | 7% |
| 1994 | 7 | 9% |
| 1993 | 2 | 6% |
| 1992 | 5 | 6% |
| 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 complaintsSuspension
7 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsTires
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 Isuzu Rodeo
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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