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2004 Isuzu Rodeo Engine Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
8%of 39 total for the year
Median mileage
159,440miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the engine of the 2004 Isuzu Rodeo, 8% of the 39 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 159,440 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.

“I had issue with my '04 Isuzu Rodeo for about a year now different issues. First my engine is eating up all the oil. I got an synthetic oil change on feb7 and on mar8 the stick had no oil I took it back and they topped everything but they couldn't find a leak unless the engine was consuming the oil last year I took my car in to suzuki dealer ship because of the oil issue and they couldn't find any problems they just change the starter. …”

NHTSA complaint #10504280, filed 2013-03, 160,000 miles

“In Florida, I purchased my 2004 Isuzu Rodeo March 2005 at 134 miles. I've always had issues, but didn't know how to articulate the issues. My truck sits/leans to the right and low in the back. It is uneven as if the shocks or struts are off. Driving one night, the truck slams down/drops low out of no where while driving. When I am driving and need to brake, I have to brake then brake again. I dare not make any sharp turns by parking or anything it's like the truck will slip or axels bend. I am have trouble with the engine currently(September 2022). Oil is leaking but you can't see from where. …”

NHTSA complaint #11524166, filed 2023-05

“The contact owns a 2004 Isuzu Rodeo. The contact stated that while driving at 70 MPH, the check engine and the vehicle reduced power warning lights illuminated. In addition, the vehicle stalled. The contact also stated that the accelerator pedal was depressed however, the vehicle failed to respond. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the high pressure fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 158,880.”

NHTSA complaint #10896547, filed 2016-08, 158,880 miles

Related service bulletins

Engine: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200438%
200211%
200151%
199920%

Other parts of the 2004 Isuzu Rodeo

Fuel system
8 complaints
Suspension
8 complaints
Electrical system
5 complaints
Engine cooling
5 complaints
Brakes
4 complaints
Equipment
4 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
4 complaints
Vehicle speed control
4 complaints
Other or unknown
3 complaints
Body and structure
3 complaints
Tires
3 complaints
Seats
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2004 Isuzu Rodeo

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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