1998 Isuzu Rodeo Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 1%of 478 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 65,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the tires of the 1998 Isuzu Rodeo, 1% of the 478 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 65,000 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.
“While driving at 50 MPH all four tires experienced the same defect as stated in recall 01 x 001 000, but model tire outside of the remedy scope. Please provide more information.”
NHTSA complaint #10039855, filed 2003-09, 65,000 miles“The accident happened on highway I-35 in georgetown tx. The conditions were dry and very hot. About 115 degrees. When the tire seperated I lost complete control of the vehicle and it went into the median and flipped 3 to 4 times. The vehicle was totaled and the police were able to retrieve the seperated tread for me.( DOT number: tire size: p215/75r15 )”
NHTSA complaint #731398, filed 2000-09“After purchasing one lug nut and bolt to be replaced by tire kingdom, 15 other lug nuts and bolts broke off. I had to purchase additional lug nuts and bolts to be replaced. When I contacted dealer, (midway Isuzu in miami) they informed me that this is a known defect of this vehicle but my basic warranty (3 years) is over and it is no longer covered. I purchased this vehicle used, with almost two years of use. I never received notification from Isuzu that this is a common and well known defect of this model. …”
NHTSA complaint #769182, filed 2002-11“While vehicle was being serviced for tire rotation and balancing. The lug bolt that holds the lug nut snapped off. The manager at tire kingdom has informed me that they have this kind of problem with Isuzu's. He asked me to purchase the replacement part from the dealer and he will install it for free. I'm writing to you to report this just in case there is defect involved with these lug bolts. I am concerned since this is a key part of the tire and wheel assembly. Please let me know if you need additional information or if there is a known defect. Dt”
NHTSA complaint #769175, filed 2002-11“While driving consumer started to apply brakes, and hit a small pothole. Brakes made a grinding noise, pedal went straight to the floor and vehicle didn't respond. Hit car in front. Contacted dealer, said nothing was wrong with brakes. This happened again 27 jan 00. Anytime while driving on an uneven surface the brakes works intermittently. Just had the tires replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #855701, filed 2000-01Tires: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 3 | 8% |
| 2002 | 1 | 1% |
| 2001 | 11 | 3% |
| 2000 | 6 | 2% |
| 1999 | 12 | 2% |
| 1998 | 6 | 1% |
| 1997 | 5 | 4% |
| 1996 | 2 | 2% |
| 1995 | 9 | 5% |
| 1994 | 4 | 5% |
| 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 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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