1999 Isuzu Rodeo Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 91about this part
- Share
- 17%of 550 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 63,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 91 complaints about the fuel system of the 1999 Isuzu Rodeo, 17% of the 550 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 63,000 miles. 2 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.
“My fuel gauge has failed and I went to Isuzu dealership and the ase mechanic told me he has replaced a ton of these and it would cost 800.00 dollars. I was upset and decided to research the problem and found many people expeirenced the same issue. Isuzu is and has been aware of the problem and is taking advantage of the consumer.”
NHTSA complaint #10112555, filed 2005-03, 69,348 miles“My 1999' Isuzu Rodeo sle fuel gauge failed giving inaccurate readings. Ven at acceleration and at turns, it will indicate a lesser reading and will even light up the orange gas pump. A 12 gallon fuel in 21 gallon tank will be indicated as empty in my car. I guess as long there's no fatalities, nobody will act on it.”
NHTSA complaint #10090492, filed 2004-09, 50,000 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“After only having my Rodeo for a few months my ABS went bad but it was replaced by the dealer under warranty. Then shortly after that the warranty ended and gas gauge would read empty but it was full, next I have to add oil to my car every two to three days because it burns oil really bad no leakage or nothing like that. Now I have started adding anti-freeze the same amount of time. There are major tranmission problems with this car and from reading the internet it's not just my car it's Isuzu.”
NHTSA complaint #10272550, filed 2009-06, 105,000 miles“I ran out of gas when my gauge said I had fuel left. I was stranded with children and had to wait until help came. The fuel gauge doesn't work properly. The indicator light will flash when there is a full tank, and the display for full or empty changes at its whim. This is a covered repair for 1998 and 2000, but not for 1999. Why is Isuzu not taking responsibility for this issue? It is clearly not safe to drive on the freeway if you can't tell how much fuel is in the tank.”
NHTSA complaint #10054214, filed 2004-01, 55,000 milesFuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 8 | 21% |
| 2003 | 2 | 13% |
| 2002 | 4 | 4% |
| 2001 | 27 | 7% |
| 2000 | 30 | 11% |
| 1999 | 91 | 17% |
| 1998 | 32 | 7% |
| 1997 | 6 | 5% |
| 1996 | 2 | 2% |
| 1995 | 2 | 1% |
| 1994 | 3 | 4% |
| 1993 | 3 | 9% |
| 1992 | 4 | 5% |
| 1991 | 3 | 7% |
Other parts of the 1999 Isuzu Rodeo
214 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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