1999 Isuzu Rodeo Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 3%of 550 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 57,100miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the visibility of the 1999 Isuzu Rodeo, 3% of the 550 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 57,100 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.
“1999 izusu Rodeo with multiple problems: ie: ABS brake light won't go out. Have had vehicle serviced however when coming to a stop, vehicle slides. Gas gauge light won't go out...tank is full...repair price-crazy. High idle-foot on brake and vehicle lunges forward. While driving, vehicle picks up speed quickly. Windshield wipers erratic-sometimes they work, sometimes they don't and sometimes they just stop right in the middle of the window. All of these are safety issues. I'm finding that some owners fell under a recall to fix these items but I don't. I don't understand that. …”
NHTSA complaint #10202332, filed 2007-09, 40,000 miles“I have a 99 Rodeo ls w/63k on it. Fuel gauge goes wacky when I fill it up and sometimes when ever it feels like it. I have to use the trip meter to gauge how much fuel I have left. The gauge usually starts to work again when I have 3/4 tank left.starting may take several times. I turn the key and hear a click then nothing. I usually have to press on the brakes or shift into drive and then back into park and it may start. Wiper blades stop in mid windshield when using the intermittent setting. I have printed the other complaints and found them useful. …”
NHTSA complaint #10029163, filed 2003-07, 60,000 miles“I own a 1999 Isuzu Rodeo ls, 6cyl, auto vehicle with 24,000 miles on it. Recently my intermittent windshield wiper function stopped working completely and when engaging wipers at full capacity upon turning them off the wipers will stop in the middle of the windshield. This is a safety issue I had my dealer russel mazda troubleshoot; they identified the problem as a short in an alarm control relay but didn't indicate what was causing the short- I suspect my wipers are no longer reliable and could go out at any time which could have fatal consequences in a bad rainstorm. …”
NHTSA complaint #10020690, filed 2003-05, 24,000 miles“While driving fuel gauge didn't work properly, fuel gauge indicated that fuel tank was full. Two minutes later, fuel gauge showed the tank was empty. Also, rear windshield wipers failed. Dealer refused to repair vehicle due to expired warranty.”
NHTSA complaint #10065028, filed 2004-03, 67,850 miles“Serious safety issue with 1999 Isuzu Rodeo's windshield wipers sometimes stop during use. This is due to a known circuit board problem in other Isuzu trucks like the hombre.the hombre has been recalled but not the Rodeo. Why?”
NHTSA complaint #10028726, filed 2003-07, 54,200 milesVisibility (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 1999 Isuzu Rodeo
214 complaintsFuel system
91 complaintsSuspension
85 complaintsBody and structure
72 complaintsEngine cooling
50 complaintsVehicle speed control
40 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
37 complaintsElectrical system
27 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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