2004 Isuzu Rodeo Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 21%of 39 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 89,231miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the suspension of the 2004 Isuzu Rodeo, 21% of the 39 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 89,231 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.
“My vehicle is operated in minnesota where road salts are in constant winter use. On august 21, 2019 my mechanic hoisted my SUV and we watched with surprise as some flat rust slabs fell to his shop floor. He looked above the fall location: the spare tire is attached just below a well, and within the spare-tire wheel-gaps were additional loose rust slabs that had not yet fallen. They were removed. The mechanic then pondered a likely cause: he reasoned the metal plate (and/or the areas alongside it) that helps secure the spare tire might be excessively rusty. …”
NHTSA complaint #11254932, filed 2019-09, 171,000 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“The front end. I replaced shocks rotors upper and lower ball joints and still there is a problem. I have had this inspected , still cant find the source.”
NHTSA complaint #10238543, filed 2008-08, 71,382 miles“Rear of the frame is rotted and crumbling, so there are holes in the frame that are keeping it from being safe, and thus will not pass state safety inspection. The areas affected support such things as the panhard/track bar, body, bumper, spare tire, evap components, rear tow point, as well as others items.”
NHTSA complaint #10649039, filed 2014-10, 89,231 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 2023-05Related recalls
- 13V547000Oct 31, 2013Isuzu Manufacturing Services of America, Inc (Isuzu) is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 Rodeo and Axiom, and 2003 Rodeo Sport vehicles that were…Covers: Isuzu Rodeo 2003–2004, Axiom 2003–2004, Rodeo Sport 2003
Related service bulletins
- 10114894Oct 14, 2015This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vibration complaints that are one of the most challenging complaints to accurately…
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 8 | 21% |
| 2003 | 2 | 13% |
| 2002 | 15 | 15% |
| 2001 | 115 | 30% |
| 2000 | 65 | 24% |
| 1999 | 85 | 15% |
| 1998 | 59 | 12% |
| 1997 | 7 | 6% |
| 1996 | 7 | 7% |
| 1995 | 12 | 7% |
| 1994 | 4 | 5% |
| 1993 | 2 | 6% |
| 1992 | 4 | 5% |
| 1991 | 2 | 5% |
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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