1998 Isuzu Rodeo Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 2%of 478 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 46,250miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the visibility of the 1998 Isuzu Rodeo, 2% of the 478 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 46,250 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.
“The heater/AC control under the dash heated up from an unknown heat source, causing the internal plasic parts holding the blower switch to either melt or soften to the point that the blower switch, which goes from zero to four (0-4), pushed in through the melted plastic and became inoperable.”
NHTSA complaint #10078651, filed 2004-06, 86,000 miles“1998 Isuzu Rodeo ls. Within a period of 3 months, both of the swivel type side rear view mirror assemblies have shown a defect which causes the internal spring mechanism to fail and render the units inoperable. The mirror cases come loose to the point of nearly falling off the base unit that is attached to the door. The left side was replaced 3 months ago. Recently the same failure has happened to the right side assembly.”
NHTSA complaint #10025149, filed 2003-06, 6,500 miles“While driving power window on passenger's front was rolled down, this caused door to open. On june 16, 2002 driver's window was rolled down. Driver's door opened. Dealer replaced the rotary and door handles.”
NHTSA complaint #8012204, filed 2002-06“While driving at 35 MPH in a snow storm, consumer states' the windshield wipers suddenly stopped. Consumer feels very lucky to have made it home safely. Please provide any further information. Ts”
NHTSA complaint #8023811, filed 2002-12“Heater box bracket is located directly above accelator pedal which is causing a interference when applying brakes, almost resulting in rearend collision,. Anufacturer claims it is part of factory design.”
NHTSA complaint #825527, filed 1998-07Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 | 3% |
| 2002 | 6 | 6% |
| 2001 | 2 | 1% |
| 2000 | 3 | 1% |
| 1999 | 14 | 3% |
| 1998 | 9 | 2% |
| 1997 | 5 | 4% |
| 1996 | 7 | 7% |
| 1995 | 13 | 7% |
| 1994 | 7 | 9% |
| 1993 | 2 | 6% |
| 1992 | 5 | 6% |
| 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 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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