1999 Isuzu Rodeo Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 40about this part
- Share
- 7%of 550 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 62,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 40 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 1999 Isuzu Rodeo, 7% of the 550 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 62,000 miles. 12 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.
“I purchases a 1999 Isuzu Rodeo lse used in january of 2004. While sitting at a traffic light three dfferent times in february the engine suddenly raced.the RPM's on the tackometer jumped to 6000 and it took both feet standing on the brakes to keep the car from surging forward. Slipping the car into neutral did not help as the back wheels spun and smoked.killing the ignition was the only thing to stop it.I also had it suddenly surge as I was heading into a parking space. …”
NHTSA complaint #10078934, filed 2004-06, 78,100 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“My son was driving a 1999 Isuzu Rodeo when he had an accident. Since there were no brake marks on the road the accident was considered to be his fault. He stated that he turned left from a stop sign and car began to accelerate on its on, applied brakes and car continued to rev up causing him to lose control, hit a ditch, and land car on it's side. No injuries except sore wrist. The car has 138,000 miles”
NHTSA complaint #10667617, filed 2014-12, 138,000 miles“With foot off the accelerator, the Rodeo increased in speed on it's own. Speed climbed from stop position to 35 MPH and had to apply brakes back home. Luckily, was only 2 blocks away from home.”
NHTSA complaint #10534035, filed 2013-08, 213,890 miles“The vehicle's rpms revved to 5000 and accelerated forward while at a complete stop. The consumer's vehicle rear ended another motorist due to sudden acceleration. Please provide more information. After the third incident, vehicle was taken to the mechanic. They couldn't find anything wrong. Consumer was then informed something was wrong with his brakes. Upon entering the repair shop, the failure occurred again almost hitting the wall.”
NHTSA complaint #10048554, filed 2004-01, 52,000 milesVehicle 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 1999 Isuzu Rodeo
214 complaintsFuel system
91 complaintsSuspension
85 complaintsBody and structure
72 complaintsEngine cooling
50 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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