1998 Isuzu Rodeo Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 3%of 478 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 98,580miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the steering of the 1998 Isuzu Rodeo, 3% of the 478 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 98,580 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“More and more play in the steering wheel then started to make a clicking noise when turnining slightly, found a loose bolt on steering shaft knuckle very dangerous and Isuzu should have a more safe way of securing this. This should be a major safety issue.”
NHTSA complaint #10088253, filed 2004-08, 98,580 miles“On 2/5/99 I was traveling on interstate 85 in richmond when I tried to move my steering wheel , and the wheel would not move. We were heading toward a railing and I tried to use the brake to stop the car, and the brake pedal was on the floor and the car still would not stop. My son and I were almost killed because of the steering wheel locking and the brakes not working at all!”
NHTSA complaint #703589, filed 1999-02“While driving at 60 MPH, steering wheel locked, and ABS brakes did not work at all. Frontal impact into railing, and airbags did not deploy. Dealer contacted and was not aware of the problem. Cannot remedy the vehicle. Problem still exists. Provide further information.”
NHTSA complaint #835131, filed 1999-02“On number of occasions while stopped in traffic the rpms jumps to 2200-2400. When brake are lightly applied, the vehicle rapidly lurchs forward, the dealer claim that the power steering switch linked to the throttle was related to the throttle jumps.”
NHTSA complaint #869161, filed 2000-08“Vehicle has many problems from start, car shimmy's with no available fix, rear brakes make noise, bumper paint is very cheap, steering wheel makes rubbing noise when turned, rear cup-holder doesn't stay shut. Takes too long to start vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #701628, filed 1998-12Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 | 3% |
| 2002 | 1 | 1% |
| 2001 | 8 | 2% |
| 2000 | 6 | 2% |
| 1999 | 8 | 1% |
| 1998 | 13 | 3% |
| 1997 | 1 | 1% |
| 1996 | 5 | 5% |
| 1995 | 6 | 3% |
| 1994 | 6 | 7% |
| 1993 | 2 | 6% |
| 1992 | 4 | 5% |
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 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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