1991 ISUZU RODEO
2 recalls — 60 complaints — 8 TSBs
06E065000 Jul 17, 2006
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Description
CERTAIN AJ MOTORSPORT COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIAT... Read more
Consequence
LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
AJ MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 31, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AJ MOTORSPORT AT 626-618-2026.
91V118000 Jul 12, 1991
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Defect Description
THE TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVEL GAUGES (DIP STICKS) INSTALLED IN THESE VEHICLES ARE NOT TO DESIGNED SPECIFICATIONS. THE GAUGE INDICATES THAT TRANSMISSION FLUID SHOULD BE ADDED WHEN IT IS AT THE CORRECT LEVEL.
Consequence
ADDING MORE TRANSMISSION FLUID THAN REQUIRED WILL CAUSETHE FLUID TO LEAK THROUGH THE FLUID LEVEL GAUGE TUBE ONTO THE MANIFOLD AS THEENGINE TEMPERATURE RISES. THIS CREATES A POTENTIAL FOR A FIRE.
Remedy
REPLACE OIL LEVEL GAUGE AND NOTIFY OWNERS TO USE ONLY THE SPECIFIED AMOUNT OF AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID.
Complaint Statistics
60 total complaints
2 crashes 19 fires 4 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 6 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 5 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 5 |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 3 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | 3 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | 2 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 2 |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 2 |
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Jun 20, 2008
Incident date: Jun 8, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 ISUZU RODEO. THE CONTACT WENT TO GET AN EXHAUST AT A MUFFLER SHOP AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE'S FRAME WAS RUSTED. SHE NOTICED THAT THE TUBULAR STEP USED TO ENTER THE VEHICLE WAS RUSTED AND FELL OFF. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET BEEN NOTIFIED. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN.... Read more
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
May 17, 2007
Incident date: May 1, 2007
DRIVERS SEAT BELT POPS OUT OF LOCKING MECHANISM AT WILL. ALSO,SEAT BELT HAS BEEN RELEASED FROM LOCKING MECHANISM BY DRIVER'S ELBOW UNINTENTIONALLY WHILE DRIVING. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
Jun 1, 2005
Incident date: May 29, 2005
DT: VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED IN A FIRE. TRANSMISSION INDICATOR LIGHT CAME ON, AND DRIVER PULLED OVER AND SAW FLAMES COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. VEHICLE HAD A RECALL BUT CALLERS VEHICLE WAS NOT INVOLVED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. ATTEMPTS WERE MADE TO CONTACT MANUFACTURER, BUT CALLER COULDN'T REACH ... Read more
Fire
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT
Jan 2, 2005
Incident date: Aug 6, 1991
AT LEAST SIX (6) TIMES THE ANTI-LOCK AND BRAKE LIGHTS STAYS ON. IT GIVES A FALSE INDICATION THAT THERE IS A BRAKE PROBLEM, WHEN IN FACT THE BRAKES ARE FINE. IN EVERY CASE THE PROBLEM IS THE SPEED SENSOR MUST BE REPLACED BECAUSE IT SHORTED OUT. IT BECOMES A VERY COSTLY BILL TO REPLACE THIS SENSOR EV... Read more
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Mar 5, 2004
Incident date: Mar 5, 2004
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 95V103009 NOTICE CONCERNING SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY FAILURE. AFTER RECALL REPAIRS WERE DONE SEAT BELT BECAME UNDONE WHILE DRIVING ON BOTH PASSENGER AND DRIVER SIDES. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER, WHO INSTALLED A GUIDE KIT, BUT PROBLEM RECURRED. *AK DEALER ONL... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Feb 20, 2003
Incident date: Jun 8, 2000
COMING OFF OF THE INTWERSTATE, THE EMGINE COUGHT ON FIRE FOR NO APPARENT REASON. A FIRE TRUCK HAD TO PUT THE FLAMES OUT. THE CAR WAS TOTALED.
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Feb 20, 2003
Incident date: Jun 8, 2000
COMING OFF OF THE INTWERSTATE, THE EMGINE COUGHT ON FIRE FOR NO APPARENT REASON. A FIRE TRUCK HAD TO PUT THE FLAMES OUT. THE CAR WAS TOTALED.
Fire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Feb 20, 2003
Incident date: Jun 8, 2000
COMING OFF OF THE INTWERSTATE, THE EMGINE COUGHT ON FIRE FOR NO APPARENT REASON. A FIRE TRUCK HAD TO PUT THE FLAMES OUT. THE CAR WAS TOTALED.
Fire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
Feb 20, 2003
Incident date: Jun 8, 2000
COMING OFF OF THE INTWERSTATE, THE EMGINE COUGHT ON FIRE FOR NO APPARENT REASON. A FIRE TRUCK HAD TO PUT THE FLAMES OUT. THE CAR WAS TOTALED.
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Feb 20, 2003
Incident date: Jun 8, 2000
COMING OFF OF THE INTWERSTATE, THE EMGINE COUGHT ON FIRE FOR NO APPARENT REASON. A FIRE TRUCK HAD TO PUT THE FLAMES OUT. THE CAR WAS TOTALED.
Fire
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Oct 17, 2000
NP SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK (TIRESIZE: R15LT MS)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: R15LT MS )
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Sep 11, 2000
Incident date: Jul 29, 2000
POSSIBLE ENGINE FAILURE RESULTED IN VEHICLE FIRE. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT) *MJS
Fire
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Jan 9, 2000
Incident date: Mar 31, 1994
THE "RUSTED SHUT" REAR DOOR LOCKS AND REAR DOOR WINDOW ASSEMBLIES ARE/WERE A PROBLEM KNOWN TO AND ACKNOWLEDGED BY A SERVICE TECHNICIAN AT AN ISUZU DEALER YET THE NATIONAL CUSTOMER RELATIONS/SERVICE MANAGER DENIED THE PROBLEM EXISTED AND "BLAMED THE MESSENGER" SAYING THAT I SHOULD HAVE KNOWN ENOUGH ... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Nov 10, 1999
Incident date: Sep 1, 1999
WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH ON HIGHWAY NOTICED SMOKE COMING THROUGH THE DRIVER'S SIDE. VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE DUE TO TRANSMISSION FAILURE AFTER RECALL REPAIRS. RECALL 91V118000. *AK
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Oct 9, 1999
NO SUMMARY
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Sep 28, 1999
WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH SMOKE STARTED COMING FROM LEFT FRONT WHEEL WELL. DRIVER PULLED OVER, AND WITHIN MINUTES VEHICLE WAS ENGULFED BY FLAMES. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. *AK
Fire
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Sep 27, 1999
Incident date: Jul 7, 1999
NO SUMMARY.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Sep 21, 1999
Incident date: Nov 18, 1996
TRANSMISSION LEAK CAUSING VEHICLE TO SURGE AND EXPERIENCE A ROUGH IDLE, PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE (91V118000), CAUSING STRONG ODOR. *YC
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Sep 21, 1999
Incident date: Nov 18, 1996
DOOR LOCKS FALLING OFF. *YC
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Sep 7, 1999
Incident date: Aug 16, 1996
ABS BRAKES FAILED 3 TIMES; ALSO ABS LIGHT GOES ON/OFF. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Aug 2, 1999
Incident date: Jul 29, 1999
VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE DUE TO SHORT IN THE ELECTRICAL WIRING, AND THE FIRE DEPARTMENT HAD TO COME AND PUT THE FIRE OUT. *AK
Fire
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
May 12, 1999
Incident date: Feb 12, 1999
WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH GAS PEDAL GOT STUCK DUE TO THE RUBBER THAT IS AROUND THE GAS PEDAL. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Feb 2, 1999
Incident date: Jun 20, 1998
POSSIBLE LEAKING FUEL LINE RESULTING IN VEHICLE FIRE.
Fire
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Oct 20, 1998
Incident date: Jun 20, 1998
VEHICLE FIRE DUE TO FUEL LEAK.
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Aug 26, 1998
ENGINE FIRE.
Fire
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Feb 11, 1998
DETERIORATING VEHICLE CLEAR COAT PAINT. PAINT HAS ALREADY DETERIORATED ON HOOD AND TOP OV VEHICLE, AND IT IS WORKING ITS WAY TO AREAS ON SIDE AND REAR OF VEHICLE. *AK
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Feb 11, 1998
DETERIORATING VEHICLE
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Oct 6, 1997
CONSUMER CONCERNED WITH THE POSSIBILITY OF FIRE DUE TO THE RISK OF TRANSMISSION FLUID SPILLING ONTO THE HOT ENGINE PARTS.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
May 19, 1997
Incident date: Apr 27, 1997
UNDERHOOD FIRE WHILE DRIVING HON IGHWAY, CAUSE UNKNOWN, NO WARNING, HAD NOT RECEIVED REPORT FROM STATE FARM, NOT CHECKED BY DEALER. *AK
Fire
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Jan 28, 1997
WARNING LABEL STATING "SUDDEN TURNS MAY CAUSE VEHICLE TO FLIP OVER "IS VERY SMALL/HIDDEN AS A RESULT DRIVER MADE A SUDDEN TURN AND VEHICLE FLIPPED OVER, RESULTING IN TWO INJURIES.
2 injured
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Jan 22, 1997
Incident date: Dec 20, 1996
WHILE DODGOING AN OBSTICLEIN THE ROAD, HIT BRAKES/TURNED WHEELS AND VEHICLE ROLLED OVER. *AK
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Sep 16, 1996
Incident date: Sep 6, 1996
CONSUMER STATES THAT SHE WAS DRIVING VEHICLE AND SLAMMED ON BRAKES TO AVOID HITTING A VAN, AT THIS TIME SHE LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE AND IT OVERTURNED ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE AND SLID DOWN THE FREEWAY. *AK
Crash
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL
Sep 4, 1996
REPLACED LEAKING REAR AXLE SEALS/BEARINGS. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Aug 23, 1996
WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES THE TRUCK SHAKES, THIS IS THE SECOND PROBLEM IN TWO YEARS . PLEASE DESCRIBE .*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
Jun 1, 1996
Incident date: Sep 7, 1995
CATALYTIC CONVERTER RELEASES ODOR. *SD
POWER TRAIN
Jun 1, 1996
Incident date: Jun 12, 1995
TACHOMETER WIRING SHORTED. *SD
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
Jun 1, 1996
Incident date: Sep 28, 1995
COMPUTER MALFUNCTIONED. *SD
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Jun 1, 1996
Incident date: Jun 12, 1995
ENGINE SHAKES. *SD
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
Jun 1, 1996
Incident date: May 20, 1994
CLUTCH FAILED. *SD
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
Jun 1, 1996
Incident date: Jul 20, 1995
THERMOSTAT REPLACED. *SD
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
Jun 1, 1996
Incident date: Aug 25, 1992
HOSE LEAKING COOLANT. *SD
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Jun 1, 1996
Incident date: Aug 25, 1992
HIGH BEAMS COME ON WHEN DRIVING OVER BUMPS. *SD
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING: LAMP
May 2, 1996
Incident date: Feb 13, 1995
ABS LIGHT LUMINATES. *SD
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM
May 2, 1996
Incident date: Feb 13, 1995
REAR BRAKES FAILED. *SD
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Apr 25, 1996
Incident date: Mar 23, 1996
TRANSMISSION FLUID OVERFLOWED ONTO EXHAUST MANIFOLD, CAUSING FIRE. *DSH
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Apr 25, 1996
Incident date: Feb 16, 1996
ENGINE FIRE. *DSH
Fire
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Apr 25, 1996
Incident date: Nov 13, 1994
TRANSMISSION FIRE, CAUSING INJURY. *SD
Fire
1 injured
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Feb 22, 1996
Incident date: Dec 26, 1995
SEAT BELT POPS OUT OF LOCKING MECHANISM PERIODICALLY WHILE DRIVING. *SD
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Feb 22, 1996
Incident date: Dec 26, 1995
SEAT BELT POPS OUT OF LOCKING MECHANISM PERIODICALLY WHILE DRIVING. *SD
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Nov 8, 1995
THE CONSUMER PASSENGER WINDOW EXPLODED. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
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Technical Service Bulletins — 1991 ISUZU RODEO
8 manufacturer communications from 8 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 |
| 101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| 021700 SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB | 1 |
| 220000 SEATS | 1 |
| 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 1 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 1 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 1 |
IB13-R-001G
May 8, 2023
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This bulletin outlines the procedures for using the Alpine Exchange Program (the "Exchange Program"). The Exchange Program must be used when any Alpine radio or other component covered by this bulletin is repaired under warranty and may als
WB13-X-001B
Aug 30, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc. (ICTA) is providing the following procedural recommendations to improve dealer efficiency when submitting Parts Warranty claims. We strongly recommend dealers follow these procedures in order to avoi
WB13-X-001A
Aug 2, 2022
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc. (ICTA) is providing the following procedural recommendations to improve dealer efficiency when submitting Parts Warranty claims. We strongly recommend dealers follow these procedures in order to avoi
SB0012S002
Mar 1, 2000
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN OUTLINES THE DETAILED PROCEDURES FOR THE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM CONVERSION / RETROFIT. *TT
SB9914S007
Apr 1, 1999
220000 SEATS
INFORMATION REGARDING THE AVAILABILITY OF THE CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHOR KIT. *TT
SB9706L001
Jan 1, 1997
021700 SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB
1991-97 RODEO (UC) 2WD FRONT HUB GREASE LINKAGE. *TW
SB9505L002
May 1, 1995
101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
UNKNOWN
No comms 2024-03
Mar 5, 2024
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
There are no Manufacturer Communications in accordance with 49 CFR 579.5 to report for March 2024 for Isuzu Motors Limited.
NHTSA Safety Investigations — ISUZU RODEO
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE98054
Opened: Oct 9, 1998 — Closed: Feb 18, 1999
BROKEN ACCELERATOR PEDAL
COMPLAINTS ALLE THAT THE HONDA PASSPORT (THE HONDA PASSPORT AND ISUZU RODEO ARE SIMILAR VEHICLES, BOTH MANUFACTURED BY ISUZU) ACCELERATOR PEDAL SEPARATES FROM THE PEDAL LINKAGE.
PE94054
Opened: Jul 14, 1994 — Closed: Nov 28, 1994
REAR AXLE FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
ISUZU RODEO — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the ISUZU RODEO across all model years (1991–2004).
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Total Recalls
3,314
Total Complaints
2
Investigations
379
Reported Crashes
76
Reported Fires
19
Reported Deaths
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