1999 Isuzu Rodeo Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 37about this part
- Share
- 7%of 550 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 37 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1999 Isuzu Rodeo, 7% of the 550 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,000 miles. 4 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.
“The gear shift sticks in the parking mode: I drove up to the drive through atm teller and put the car in park, after getting money out of the machine, and trying to drive off, the gear shift would not come out of the park position. After letting it sit for approx. 10 minutes, I was able to move the shift out of park to the drive position.”
NHTSA complaint #10127220, filed 2005-06, 88,900 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“1999 Rodeo shifts hard into all gears and fuses keep blowing that controls the directionals, reverse lights, A/C and cruise control. 5 attemps have been made to repair problem and no success. The car is not safe to drive. Isuzu has not responded to 2 letters I have mailed, 1 letter was mailed containing all documentation of failures and that letter was returned to me, also many phone messages have not been returned. I want Isuzu to take responsibility for this problem and repurchase my car.”
NHTSA complaint #10028737, filed 2003-07, 18,230 miles“There are three problems with my 1999 Isuzu Rodeo. 1) the check engine light remains on almost continually. It was checked at royall Isuzu in richmond, va, where they found the problem is the fuel sending unit. One other customer was there at the same time with the identical problem on her 1999 Rodeo. The service manager said he is seeing an increasing number of rodeos with this problem. How am I to know if a true problem pops up with the vehicle or if the light is only on for the same? 2) one by one, the dashboard lights are failing. …”
NHTSA complaint #10037492, filed 2003-09, 38,000 miles“The transmission intermittently had a hard shift as if the car was rearended while shifting. This occurred at all speeds and gears. The vehicle has been to the dealer on several occasions, but they are unable to duplicate the problem. They say the computer showed no errors when tested.”
NHTSA complaint #10020854, filed 2003-06, 48,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10112600Nov 26, 2012This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician with the axel setup information from American Axle Manufacturing. Technician should be advised…
- 10015817May 1, 2005Shift lock solenoid removal and replacement procedures. *tt 2002-2004 isuzu axiom (up), 198-2004 rodeo (ue) and 1998-2004 rodeo sport. Update
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 4 | 10% |
| 2003 | 2 | 13% |
| 2002 | 18 | 18% |
| 2001 | 18 | 5% |
| 2000 | 18 | 7% |
| 1999 | 37 | 7% |
| 1998 | 22 | 5% |
| 1997 | 10 | 8% |
| 1996 | 5 | 5% |
| 1995 | 15 | 9% |
| 1994 | 15 | 18% |
| 1993 | 4 | 12% |
| 1992 | 23 | 29% |
| 1991 | 12 | 29% |
Other parts of the 1999 Isuzu Rodeo
214 complaintsFuel system
91 complaintsSuspension
85 complaintsBody and structure
72 complaintsEngine cooling
50 complaintsVehicle speed control
40 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology