1998 Isuzu Rodeo Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 1%of 478 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 111,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 1998 Isuzu Rodeo, 1% of the 478 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 111,500 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.
“Intermittently consumer was unable to remove the key out of the ignition switch. Also, doors unlocked from the inside. The power locks did not work the way they were designed to work.”
NHTSA complaint #10065279, filed 2004-03, 80,000 miles“The contact owns a 1998 Isuzu Rodeo. The contact stated that the electronic door locks intermittently locked the contact out of the vehicle. The front driver's side and rear driver's side doors failed to unlock electronically or manually. The contact mentioned that the key was used in order to unlock the front passengar's and rear passengar's side doors manually. The contact entered the vehicle from the front passengers side ocassionally. In addition, the contact had noticed that the rear end of the frame had rusted and corroded. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for a diagnostic. …”
NHTSA complaint #10588981, filed 2014-05, 143,000 miles“1998 Isuzu Rodeo experienced brake failure. The brakes were intermittent. The brake pedal would go to the floor and lock up. A few days later the ABS light had come on. The problem was diagnosed as a rear brake sensor and was replaced. The molding on the driver door was loose, the latch on the console had broken, the sunvisor on the passenger side had fallen down, and the center caps on the front wheels had pitted. The consumer requested a buy back and or trade in.”
NHTSA complaint #10026402, filed 2003-06Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
Other parts of the 1998 Isuzu Rodeo
222 complaintsBody and structure
69 complaintsSuspension
59 complaintsEngine cooling
39 complaintsFuel system
32 complaintsElectrical system
30 complaintsVehicle speed control
29 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
22 complaintsAir bags
16 complaintsOther or unknown
14 complaintsSteering
13 complaintsWheels
12 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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