1997 Isuzu Rodeo Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 12%of 118 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 61,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the wheels of the 1997 Isuzu Rodeo, 12% of the 118 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 61,000 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 engine overheated with only 53,000 miles of very easy driving and regular maintenance. Needs major repairs and have replaced lug nuts every time tires are rotated etc.”
NHTSA complaint #10021222, filed 2003-06, 53,000 miles“Took car in for maintenance and brake check...Isuzu certified tech would not remove tires as studs would break.brakes now squealing and now afraid that more studs will break.contacted Isuzu 1-800 and was told it was due to incorrect torque from other repairs told by garage it was due to excessive heat which fused the two together common defect on 97 rodeos.”
NHTSA complaint #10082843, filed 2004-07“While changing out a flat tire, the lugs: nuts stripped the bolts which fasten to it. This is not the first time this problem has occurred. Even with regular maintenance of tire rotation and balancing, the service facilities strip the lugnuts. Isuzu dealership indicates it is the service facilities torquing off the lugnuts at maximum PSI, however, all facilities indicate very poor quality in metal of lugs: nuts.”
NHTSA complaint #10083061, filed 2004-07“The consumer noticed that the lugs:nuts/bolts broke while servicing the tires. The lugs:nuts:bolts were replaced numerous times. The consumer would be contacting the dealer in the near future.”
NHTSA complaint #10091858, filed 2004-10“While driving a loud noise was heard from the passenger side. Consumer pulled over, and noticed that the passenger side tire blew out. Consumer called for roadside assistance. Consumer could not change the tire because lugs/nuts/bolts were on tightly. Consumer tried again and driver side lugs/nuts sheared off. Consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the lugs/nuts were on back order. Consumer informed the mechanic that this is was the second set of lugs/nuts that were replaced. …”
NHTSA complaint #10076223, filed 2004-08Wheels: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 2 | 5% |
| 2003 | 1 | 6% |
| 2001 | 2 | 1% |
| 2000 | 3 | 1% |
| 1999 | 7 | 1% |
| 1998 | 12 | 3% |
| 1997 | 14 | 12% |
| 1996 | 22 | 23% |
| 1995 | 27 | 15% |
| 1994 | 10 | 12% |
| 1993 | 4 | 12% |
| 1992 | 5 | 6% |
Other parts of the 1997 Isuzu Rodeo
32 complaintsEngine cooling
16 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 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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