1998 Isuzu Rodeo Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 59about this part
- Share
- 12%of 478 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 145,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 59 complaints about the suspension of the 1998 Isuzu Rodeo, 12% of the 478 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 145,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was driving on a highway and the car was swaying at 25 MPH, all of a sudden, something broke underneath, lost control of the car and threw me across three lanes and back. Was able to stop the car before crashing. Vehicle had to be towed. Mechanic told me frame completely rotted, impossible to weld. Stabilizer arm broke from rest of frame. Updated ivoq 10/18/10”
NHTSA complaint #10344474, filed 2010-07, 98,100 miles“As I was driving the vehicle down the road the spare tire and trailer hitch fell off from underneath the vehicle almost causing a huge accident. Upon inspecting the under body of the vehicle I observed the rear frame totally rusted off and missing. The rest of the frame is badly rusted also. I just purchased the vehicle and did not know of the rotted frame issue on these cars. Please help as I don't have money to buy another car.”
NHTSA complaint #10641579, filed 2014-10, 137,450 miles“Well on march 16 2012 we were driving our Isuzu. Rodeo on the highway going 55 MPH. We then heard a popping noise and the rear of the vehicle started bouncing so we took the vehicle to a local repair shop when they said the frame was rotted out and that the shocks were. Hanging their and the springs mounts had rusted off and the springs were sitting on the cargo area floor board and so a few days later we called Isuzu. …”
NHTSA complaint #10460052, filed 2012-05, 206,000 miles“Was driving the vehicle at 30 MPH when a pop in the back was heard and all steering control was lost. When I looked under the vehicle, the bracket that holds the rear axle (left side) had broken off. Frame is grossly rusted. When Isuzu was called regarding the current recall, was told that the nearest service center was over 3 hours away. I am currently in the process of getting the vehicle to the service center, but due to distance this is an issue.”
NHTSA complaint #10438838, filed 2011-12, 126,000 miles“I took my vehicle to the certified Isuzu dealership for repair during the 2010 recall for premature rust (NHTSA action number : ea09018) according to them my vehicle did not require the bracket to be installed. They treated the part with the preventive compound. During recent maintenance to my truck we notice the entire frame is completely rusted, to a point that you a easily poke your finger through the chasis in multiple areas. I took it back to hyundai of louisville to be inspected. …”
NHTSA complaint #10536271, filed 2013-08, 144,000 milesRelated recalls
- 10V436000Sep 22, 2010Isuzu is recalling certain model year 1998-2002 isuzu rodeo and model year 2002 isuzu axiom vehicles, and honda is recalling certain 1998-2002 honda passport…Covers: Isuzu Rodeo 1998–2002, Honda Passport 1998–2002, Isuzu Axiom 2002
- 00V058000Mar 2, 2000Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. Paint was applied unevenly on the rear axles, resulting in insufficient paint hardness. Should this occur on the…Covers: Isuzu Rodeo 1998–1999, Honda Passport 1998–1999, Isuzu Amigo 1998–1999
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 8 | 21% |
| 2003 | 2 | 13% |
| 2002 | 15 | 15% |
| 2001 | 115 | 30% |
| 2000 | 65 | 24% |
| 1999 | 85 | 15% |
| 1998 | 59 | 12% |
| 1997 | 7 | 6% |
| 1996 | 7 | 7% |
| 1995 | 12 | 7% |
| 1994 | 4 | 5% |
| 1993 | 2 | 6% |
| 1992 | 4 | 5% |
| 1991 | 2 | 5% |
Other parts of the 1998 Isuzu Rodeo
222 complaintsBody and structure
69 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 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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