1999 Isuzu Rodeo Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 214about this part
- Share
- 39%of 550 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 53,200miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 214 complaints about the brakes of the 1999 Isuzu Rodeo, 39% of the 550 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 53,200 miles. 53 of these say a crash was involved and 4 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Isuzu 1999 Rodeo. I purchased the vehicle on 6-17-03 and on the way home the ABS light went on. When I went to shut off the car the module kept running. We had to pop the ABS fuse for it to stop. So the car went back the next day. From there it went to an Isuzu dealer to fix. There is definitely a problem Isuzu needs to deal with.”
NHTSA complaint #10023625, filed 2003-06, 52,000 miles“I own an Isuzu Rodeo 1999 the light for the ABS system came on and does not go away plus I noticed somebody also has problems with the gasoline meter it happens that it does not register exactly how much gas in it and the light sometimes stays on plus the last one I have not see is the paint is cracked in the whole body is black.”
NHTSA complaint #10018960, filed 2003-05, 55,000 miles“I have 1999 Isuzu Rodeo. I got the ABS keep running and got a light on problem recently and I got the ABS diagnostic at dealer and they said I have ABS short and need to replace ABS module. I checked the recall on this vehicle and found ABS recall starting 1998 model. I already have three accidents from extended stopping distances before. Is it possible to get mine to get the recall service?”
NHTSA complaint #10013698, filed 2003-03, 28,000 miles“We checked the brakes checked many times, we felt that the braking distances were extended compared to the other 2 cars that we own. Every time the brake pads were checked they were determined to be okay. The anti-lock brakes seem to grab on bumpy or slippery surfaces and then let go at the end. This particular instance resulted in an automobile accident with injury and significant damage to 2 cars.”
NHTSA complaint #10045453, filed 2003-11, 69,000 miles“I was driviing down a freeway offramp and when I applied the brakes, they failed. I pumped the brakes and all the happened was that they made a bouncing noise but did not engage. I had to swerve to avoid the car in front of me where I then got hit and pushed into a guardrail.”
NHTSA complaint #10025820, filed 2003-07, 53,200 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10022539Jul 1, 2007Rear brake rotors.
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 4 | 10% |
| 2003 | 2 | 13% |
| 2002 | 18 | 18% |
| 2001 | 23 | 6% |
| 2000 | 36 | 13% |
| 1999 | 214 | 39% |
| 1998 | 222 | 46% |
| 1997 | 11 | 9% |
| 1996 | 9 | 9% |
| 1995 | 22 | 13% |
| 1994 | 11 | 13% |
| 1993 | 2 | 6% |
| 1992 | 11 | 14% |
| 1991 | 6 | 14% |
Other parts of the 1999 Isuzu Rodeo
91 complaintsSuspension
85 complaintsBody and structure
72 complaintsEngine cooling
50 complaintsVehicle speed control
40 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
37 complaintsElectrical system
27 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
14 complaintsAir bags
13 complaintsTires
12 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsEquipment
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 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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