"How reliable is the 1993 Isuzu Rodeo?"

"Based on 41 NHTSA complaints, the 1993 Isuzu Rodeo has a median complaint mileage of 176000 miles. The most common issue is Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs."

"What are common problems with the 1993 Isuzu Rodeo?"

"The most frequently reported component in NHTSA complaints for the 1993 Isuzu Rodeo is Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs, accounting for a significant portion of the 41 total complaints filed."

1993 Isuzu Rodeo: Reliability Data

Source: NHTSA — 41 complaints

Total Complaints

176,000mi

Median Mileage

Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs

Top Issue

Crash Reports

When Do Complaints Happen?

Distribution of NHTSA complaints by vehicle mileage at time of report.

98,135 25th Percentile

176,000 Median Mileage

176,000 75th Percentile

What Fails?

Most reported component issues from NHTSA complaints.

Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs

Engine

Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip

Windshield

Front

Door

Automatic Transmission

Lock

Tires

Fuel System, Gasoline

Severity Assessment

Crashes

Fires

Injuries

Deaths

Sample Complaint Reports

"WHILE DRIVING 30 TO 35MPH VEHICLE STALLS OUT, DUE TO FAULT SPEED SENSOR. TT"

"DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE WHILE AVOIDING ALLIGATOR, CAUSING VEHICLE TO ROLLOVER/DEATH. (ATTORNEY FOR CLIENT) *SKD"

"WHILE TRUCK WAS PARKED IN DRIVEWAY WINDSHIELD CRACKED FOR NO REASON. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK"

Source: NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Names and identifying details omitted.

When Were Complaints Filed?

Number of complaints by the year the issue occurred.

Where Are Complaints Coming From?

Top states by complaint count.

MA: 6 FL: 5 GA: 4 WV: 3 NV: 3 NC: 2 CA: 2 TX: 2 IL: 2 TN: 2

Who Files Complaints?

19.5%

Original Owners

80.5%

Second+ Owners

Isuzu Rodeo — Other Years

See how this model compares across different model years.

Year	Complaints	Median Mileage	Top Issue	Crashes
1991	60	140,460	Automatic Transmission	2
1992	112	144,000	Buckle Assembly	8
1994	122	136,000	Automatic Transmission	6
1995	233	100,645	Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs	38
1996	121	149,000	Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs	22
1997	167	125,000	Frame And Members	17
1998	627	100,000	Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip	107
1999	734	74,088	Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip	94
2000	354	89,000	Frame And Members	40
2001	515	110,000	Frame And Members	24
2002	120	85,293	Suspension	9
2004	68	70,691	Suspension	4

Data source: View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov | NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Public domain.

Methodology: Complaint counts and mileage distributions are computed directly from consumer-reported NHTSA complaints. This data represents reported issues, not failure rates — vehicles without complaints are not represented. Full methodology.

Data through: 2026-03-28