2004 Isuzu Rodeo Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 10%of 39 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 900miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2004 Isuzu Rodeo, 10% of the 39 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 900 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.
“On the night of the 22nd of march 2005, I went to the potamkin dealership to buy an izusu Rodeo, they told me that the only vehicle they had was on that they were use it as a demonstration, that they will give me a good deal on it, the vehicle had a noise on it but they told me that was nothing that they will make the necessary adjustments. …”
NHTSA complaint #10112630, filed 2005-03, 2,780 miles“While driving the vehicle on the freeway if I would let off the gas it would almost come to a complete stop, something just didnt feel right. I decided to exit the freeway , and not more than a few seconds after there was a loud boobing noise and alot of smoke, I immeditley pulled to the right and the vehicle came to a jolting stop . At first I was unsure of what it was until I saw all the oil. I looked under my vehicle , and the drive line that was conected to the rear end was completely detached and laying on the ground. The tow truck driver said the rear end seemed to be locked. …”
NHTSA complaint #10190555, filed 2007-05, 5 miles“We bought a 2004 Isuzu Rodeo mid-october, 2004. Within a week of having the car, the rear end was making a very loud humming noise when I took my foot off of the accelerator. It happened when decelerating at about 45-55 MPH. We took the car into the Isuzu dealership and the service department decided they would have to replace the entire rear end - on a week-old car! We tried to get them to give us a new vehicle, but they stood by the fact that all the paperwork that we signed for ownership was for that car and that car only. They would not replace the vehicle, so they replaced the rear end. …”
NHTSA complaint #10151354, filed 2006-02, 900 miles“Cup of coffee was in cup holder. Was spilled accidentally onto console. Appears all the electrical modules are under the cup holder with no protective cover. Caused transmission controller module to short circuit. Check 4 wd light. 4l kept flashing, ABS light and check engine light all stayed on. Vehicle didn't want to run at first. After he stayed running sounded as if a fire engine siren was behind me winding down. No fire truck.....appears it was the 4wd. …”
NHTSA complaint #10447998, filed 2012-02Related service bulletins
- 10112600Nov 26, 2012This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician with the axel setup information from American Axle Manufacturing. Technician should be advised…
- 10015817May 1, 2005Shift lock solenoid removal and replacement procedures. *tt 2002-2004 isuzu axiom (up), 198-2004 rodeo (ue) and 1998-2004 rodeo sport. Update
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 4 | 10% |
| 2003 | 2 | 13% |
| 2002 | 18 | 18% |
| 2001 | 18 | 5% |
| 2000 | 18 | 7% |
| 1999 | 37 | 7% |
| 1998 | 22 | 5% |
| 1997 | 10 | 8% |
| 1996 | 5 | 5% |
| 1995 | 15 | 9% |
| 1994 | 15 | 18% |
| 1993 | 4 | 12% |
| 1992 | 23 | 29% |
| 1991 | 12 | 29% |
Other parts of the 2004 Isuzu Rodeo
8 complaintsSuspension
8 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsEquipment
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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