1998 Isuzu Rodeo Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 29about this part
- Share
- 6%of 478 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 58,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 29 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 1998 Isuzu Rodeo, 6% of the 478 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 58,000 miles. 6 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.
“On numerous occasions, especially during the winter, the engine of my 5-speed 1998 Isuzu Rodeo has suddenly revved up to rpms of between 2500 and 4000 in neutral (between shifts and at stop signs and stoplights). It happens randomly; the dealer has not been able to duplicate the problem and claims to have no knowledge of this problem, although I provided them with copies of numerous similar complaints from the NHTSA website. …”
NHTSA complaint #10033473, filed 2003-08, 45,000 miles“Failure of ABS brake system, even though dealer fixed the problem via recall; fuel leak at hose and fuel pump connection; failure of fuel sending unit and fuel gauge.”
NHTSA complaint #10093046, filed 2004-09, 80,000 miles“When coming to a stop, instead of the car braking, the engine revved and continued to move forward. This has happened 5 times, the last time I actually hit another car. I have taken it in for service, they never can duplicate the problem and say nothing is wrong. I am aware of the investigation going on into this problem with this make and model of car. Please feel free to contact me for additional information.”
NHTSA complaint #720786, filed 2000-03“The contact owns a 1998 Isuzu Rodeo. While driving 3 MPH, the engine raced to approximately 2,500-4,000 rpms. The contact stated that the vehicle sped out of control and flipped upside down. He sustained cuts and lacerations, difficulty breathing and was hospitalized for several days. The contacts wife received six stitches. He has not been able to speak with the manufacturer or an authorized dealer. The vehicle is unable to be driven. A police report was filed. The current and failure mileages were 58,000. Updated 08/27/07”
NHTSA complaint #10197791, filed 2007-07, 58,000 miles“On two occasions vehicle experienced sudden acceleration due to accelerator/pedal sticking, on one occasion vehicle experienced property damage due to impact. However, consumer received service bulletin #sb98-02-l003 regarding the accelerator pedal failing,consumer experiencing the same failure.”
NHTSA complaint #547270, filed 1999-07Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 4 | 10% |
| 2003 | 1 | 6% |
| 2002 | 1 | 1% |
| 2001 | 9 | 2% |
| 2000 | 14 | 5% |
| 1999 | 40 | 7% |
| 1998 | 29 | 6% |
| 1997 | 11 | 9% |
| 1996 | 5 | 5% |
| 1995 | 9 | 5% |
| 1994 | 8 | 10% |
| 1993 | 1 | 3% |
| 1992 | 3 | 4% |
| 1991 | 2 | 5% |
Other parts of the 1998 Isuzu Rodeo
222 complaintsBody and structure
69 complaintsSuspension
59 complaintsEngine cooling
39 complaintsFuel system
32 complaintsElectrical system
30 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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