2004 Isuzu Rodeo Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 21%of 39 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 40,489miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the fuel system of the 2004 Isuzu Rodeo, 21% of the 39 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 40,489 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“We purchased the vehicle on march 12, 2014. After purchase , saturday march 15 we drove tbe Isuzu at highway speed. The vehicle began to shake loudly and vibrate. We pulled over. Returned to home at 65 to 45 MPH without shaking. Monday I reported this frightening event to the dealership. I requested repair or replacement. The salesman promised repairs. A pre-purchase disclosure was that the fuel gauge did not work. Sales staff assured me this had been, or would be fixed by the dealership. …”
NHTSA complaint #10593225, filed 2014-05, 180,025 miles“We purchased a 2004 Rodeo from honda at their used car service. The sticker had on it as is warranty. Upon returning home we noticed the paperwork we signed did not have a signature on it. They were notifed and that the price was wrong also, they did nothing. A few days later I noticed that the car seemed like it had a flat tire. When we checked it, it was o.k. But it felt different when driven. The next day I noticed that the car was leaning slightly to the left. …”
NHTSA complaint #10216235, filed 2008-01, 40,489 miles“Gas gauge bad. It always went down in a non-linear fashion. After 3 years, it shifted by 1/4. Empty meant 1/4 full. On a well below empty tank I could only put in 12 gallons into the 19 gallon tank. Full meant just past the 3/4 tick.”
NHTSA complaint #10204678, filed 2007-10, 12,000 miles“Dt: contact stated water splashed underneath the vehicle and got into the fuel tank. The dealer said this problem was due to submerging the vehicle into water. They suggested installing splash guard. The service dealer dropped the fuel tank and cleaned the fuel system. The repair was not covered under the warranty. Updated 12/14/2005. The water got into the tank through the vapor/charcoal canister. The vehicle had never been submerged in water. …”
NHTSA complaint #10142045, filed 2005-11, 9,632 miles“The fuel gauge does not always register the correct level and check engine light stays on constantly. The air conditioning fan stops blowing for days.”
NHTSA complaint #10079022, filed 2004-06, 58,000 milesRelated recalls
- 05V466000Oct 7, 2005Certain sport utility vehicles that have been exposed to fuel contaminated with silicon may develop small pin holes in the fuel pump feed port. Silicon has…Covers: Isuzu Rodeo 2002–2004, Axiom 2002–2004, Rodeo Sport 2002–2003 +1 more
Related service bulletins
- 10137901May 9, 2014This informational bulletin provides the technician with information on what E85 fuel may due to a non E85 vehicle.
- 10017620Aug 1, 2005Fuel injection cleaning procedure for 3.5l direct injection engine.
Fuel 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 2004 Isuzu Rodeo
8 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsEquipment
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsSeats
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 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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