1998 Isuzu Rodeo Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 32about this part
- Share
- 7%of 478 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 85,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 32 complaints about the fuel system of the 1998 Isuzu Rodeo, 7% of the 478 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 85,000 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Fuel gauge began reading erroneous. Replaced fuel sending unit located inside fuel tank but still only reads 1/8 of a tank when full. I believe the vehicle must be reprogrammed by the dealer for this particular model year. I have to go by the miles driven to estimate next fuel stop.”
NHTSA complaint #10216770, filed 2008-02, 100,000 miles“My 1998 Isuzu Rodeo has been having a problem with a very high idle somewhere between 1800 and 2300 RPM more often than not this can cause the brakes to wear down faster and ofcourse it consumes way too much gas I know that I can own another car but it is not right that I can't even find the right source for this dilemma the official Isuzu wed site does not even have a referral or any attachment to make any kind of complains or at least a way out of this problem. I've change many components but still not problem resolve. …”
NHTSA complaint #10365059, filed 2010-11, 110,000 miles“I have some very important issues pertaining to my 1998 Isuzu Rodeo. I read several blogs on a forum from other Rodeo owners that have had some of the same problems that I have with mine. The biggest one is the ABS system and the other is the fuel sending unit and gas gauge. These are two of the most reported problems but not the only ones. It seems that Isuzu should be doing something to correct these and other problems associated with this vehicle. The ABS has been addressed in some but not in others. …”
NHTSA complaint #10234880, filed 2008-07, 45,000 miles“Fuel sending unit is operating erratically. Had it replaced after receiving what I thought was a recall from the manufacturer, only to be told by Isuzu rep that it was only a recommendation the time of the replacement the fuel gauge was reading correctly. I have personally talked to several repair places and some friends who have had the same problem with the Isuzu Rodeo/honda passport. This seems to tell me that this is a common problem with these vehicles. …”
NHTSA complaint #10060638, filed 2004-03, 90,000 miles“My gas gauge started acting funny, I called my mechanic and told him and he informed me of technical service on the fuel gauge sender. We called bob dance Isuzu in sanford, florida and talked to him about the situation. He says that he has several Isuzu rodeos coming in with this problem. I can't afford to replace something that is due to manufactures default. Someone needs to step in and make them fix the problem. I just talked to my friend who owns the same vehicle except a 2000 and she already had to replace this part. Do something about this situation!!!”
NHTSA complaint #10082448, filed 2004-07, 95,750 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10137901May 9, 2014This informational bulletin provides the technician with information on what E85 fuel may due to a non E85 vehicle.
Fuel 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 1998 Isuzu Rodeo
222 complaintsBody and structure
69 complaintsSuspension
59 complaintsEngine cooling
39 complaintsElectrical system
30 complaintsVehicle speed control
29 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
22 complaintsAir bags
16 complaintsOther or unknown
14 complaintsSteering
13 complaintsWheels
12 complaintsEquipment
9 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 Isuzu Rodeo
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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