2004 ISUZU RODEO
2 recalls — 68 complaints — 67 TSBs
13V547000 Oct 31, 2013
SUSPENSION:REAR
Defect Description
Isuzu Manufacturing Services of America, Inc (Isuzu) is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 Rodeo and Axiom, and 2003 Rodeo Sport vehicles that were originally sold in, or are currently registered in, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, P... Read more
Consequence
The corrosion may allow the bracket to detach from the frame, impacting vehicle handling and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Isuzu will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear suspension lower link bracket area. For vehicles in which little or no corrosion is found, the area will be treated with an anti-corrosive compound. For vehicles in which corrosion has damaged the rear suspension lower link bracket and af... Read more
05V466000 Oct 7, 2005
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Defect Description
CERTAIN 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 BEEN IDENTIFIED IN THE FUEL SYSTEMS OF AFFECTED VEHICLES AND IN CERTAIN FUEL AVAILABLE IN THE REGION OF TYLER, TEXAS. THIS RECALL WILL BE LAUN... Read more
Consequence
A FUEL LEAK COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy
FOR VEHICLES REGISTERED IN THE STATES IDENTIFIED ABOVE, DEALERS WILL PROVIDE A NEW COVER OVER THE EXISTING FEED PORT ON THE FUEL PUMP OR, IF THE EXISTING FEED PORT HAS ALREADY BEEN DAMAGED, DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW FUEL PUMP THAT IS EQUIPPED WITH THE NEW COVER. THE NEW COVER WILL BE MADE OF A DIF... Read more
Complaint Statistics
68 total complaints
4 crashes 2 fires 1 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SUSPENSION | 6 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 4 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3 |
| ENGINE | 3 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 3 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 3 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 3 |
| TIRES | 3 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM | 2 |
ENGINE
Jan 31, 2024
Incident date: Nov 30, 2023
I had the vehicle towed to a mechanic when I was driving out of town and the check engine light came on. I pulled over and was able to get off the freeway and safely park. I called for a tow tuck. At the time the check engine light came on it started to stutter and act like it was out of gas or oil... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
May 27, 2023
Incident date: Sep 1, 2022
The car is accelerating by his own, without having the cruise control on and this happened a couple times, mostly after a full stop on a red light, until you don’t make a manual full emergency break it won’t stop. It can cause death if it accelerate it by his own, also couple times the front cam... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
May 27, 2023
Incident date: Sep 1, 2022
The car is accelerating by his own, without having the cruise control on and this happened a couple times, mostly after a full stop on a red light, until you don’t make a manual full emergency break it won’t stop. It can cause death if it accelerate it by his own, also couple times the front cam... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
May 27, 2023
Incident date: Sep 1, 2022
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 ... Read more
SUSPENSION
Nov 20, 2019
Incident date: May 23, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 ISUZI RODEO. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V547000 (SUSPENSION). THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE EXPERIENCED GREAT DIFFICULTY HAVING HIS VEHICLE SERVICED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ISUZU SENT THE REMEDY PARTS TO LUPIENT BUICK GMC (7100 WAYZATA... Read more
SUSPENSION
Sep 10, 2019
Incident date: Aug 21, 2019
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 ... Read more
WHEELS
Sep 10, 2019
Incident date: Aug 21, 2019
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 ... Read more
TIRES
Sep 10, 2019
Incident date: Aug 21, 2019
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 ... Read more
STRUCTURE
Apr 10, 2018
Incident date: Jul 1, 2017
2004 ISUZU RODEO. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO RUSTED METAL BRACKET STRAPS, BOLTS AND HORIZONTAL JACKET. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED DUE TO RUST THE FUEL TANK DROPPED BELOW THE CAR FRAME AT AN UNSAFE ANGLE, VERY CLOSE TO COMPLETE DETACHMENT. *JS
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Apr 10, 2018
Incident date: Jul 1, 2017
2004 ISUZU RODEO. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO RUSTED METAL BRACKET STRAPS, BOLTS AND HORIZONTAL JACKET. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED DUE TO RUST THE FUEL TANK DROPPED BELOW THE CAR FRAME AT AN UNSAFE ANGLE, VERY CLOSE TO COMPLETE DETACHMENT. *JS
SERVICE BRAKES
May 20, 2017
Incident date: Apr 1, 2015
BRAKES PEDAL PULSES LIKE CRAZY BUT THE BRAKES DON'T WORK WHEN APPLIED.
Crash
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Aug 17, 2016
Incident date: Aug 16, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 ISUZU RODEO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE AND THE VEHICLE REDUCED POWER WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESPO... Read more
ENGINE
Aug 17, 2016
Incident date: Aug 16, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 ISUZU RODEO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE AND THE VEHICLE REDUCED POWER WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESPO... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Oct 21, 2014
Incident date: Oct 16, 2014
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 OTHER... Read more
SUSPENSION
Oct 21, 2014
Incident date: Oct 16, 2014
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 OTHER... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Oct 21, 2014
Incident date: Oct 16, 2014
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 OTHER... Read more
SUSPENSION
Aug 26, 2014
Incident date: Nov 22, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 ISUZU RODEO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING AT ANY SPEED, THE VEHICLE ABNORMALLY SWAYED FROM SIDE TO SIDE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION FOR RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 13V547000 (SUSPENSION). HOWEVER, THE PARTS NEEDED WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT S... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Jun 9, 2014
Incident date: May 20, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 ISUZU RODEO. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING SERVICED FOR AN UNRELATED REPAIR, THE MECHANIC NOTICED THAT THE BRAKE LINE WAS RUSTED AND CAUSED BRAKE FLUID TO LEAK. THE MECHANIC ALSO STATED THAT BOTH OF THE REAR BRAKES, CALIPERS, AND BRAKE LINES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. A NON... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Jun 9, 2014
Incident date: May 20, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 ISUZU RODEO. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING SERVICED FOR AN UNRELATED REPAIR, THE MECHANIC NOTICED THAT THE BRAKE LINE WAS RUSTED AND CAUSED BRAKE FLUID TO LEAK. THE MECHANIC ALSO STATED THAT BOTH OF THE REAR BRAKES, CALIPERS, AND BRAKE LINES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. A NON... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
May 21, 2014
Incident date: Mar 15, 2014
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... Read more
AIR BAGS
May 21, 2014
Incident date: Mar 15, 2014
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... Read more
SUSPENSION
Sep 9, 2013
Incident date: Aug 30, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 ISUZU RODEO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE LOWER LINK BRACKET SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE WAS ASSESSED BY A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHO CONFIRMED THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE. ... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
May 29, 2013
Incident date: May 1, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 ISUZU RODEO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH OVER AN UNEVEN ROAD SURFACE, THE VEHICLE BECAME UNSTABLE. THE FAILURE RECURRED WHEN DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT ... Read more
ENGINE
Mar 23, 2013
Incident date: Mar 23, 2013
I HAD ISSUE WITH MY '04 ISUZU RODEO FOR ABOUT A YEAR NOW DIFFERENT ISSUES. FIRST MY ENGINE IS EATING UP ALL THE OIL. I GOT AN SYNTHETIC OIL CHANGE ON FEB7 AND ON MAR8 THE STICK HAD NO OIL I TOOK IT BACK AND THEY TOPPED EVERYTHING BUT THEY COULDN'T FIND A LEAK UNLESS THE ENGINE WAS CONSUMING THE OIL ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mar 23, 2013
Incident date: Mar 23, 2013
I HAD ISSUE WITH MY '04 ISUZU RODEO FOR ABOUT A YEAR NOW DIFFERENT ISSUES. FIRST MY ENGINE IS EATING UP ALL THE OIL. I GOT AN SYNTHETIC OIL CHANGE ON FEB7 AND ON MAR8 THE STICK HAD NO OIL I TOOK IT BACK AND THEY TOPPED EVERYTHING BUT THEY COULDN'T FIND A LEAK UNLESS THE ENGINE WAS CONSUMING THE OIL ... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Mar 23, 2013
Incident date: Mar 23, 2013
I HAD ISSUE WITH MY '04 ISUZU RODEO FOR ABOUT A YEAR NOW DIFFERENT ISSUES. FIRST MY ENGINE IS EATING UP ALL THE OIL. I GOT AN SYNTHETIC OIL CHANGE ON FEB7 AND ON MAR8 THE STICK HAD NO OIL I TOOK IT BACK AND THEY TOPPED EVERYTHING BUT THEY COULDN'T FIND A LEAK UNLESS THE ENGINE WAS CONSUMING THE OIL ... Read more
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Feb 24, 2013
Incident date: Feb 8, 2013
ON APPROXIMATELY 2/8/13 I WAS ON MY WAY TO WORK WHEN THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, WHEN I WENT TO PULL OFF THE HIGHWAY AND ONTO AN EXIT ( TO GET OFF OF THE HIGHWAY.) I PRESSED THE BRAKES,AND THE BRAKES AND STEERING LOCKED UP , I HAD NO CONTROL OF MY SUV AS IT HIT THE JERSEY BARRIER. THE RIGHT FRONT HEAD... Read more
Crash
1 injured
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Mar 29, 2012
Incident date: Mar 29, 2012
I WAS ON THE INTERSTATE AND AS I PRESSED THE ACCELERATOR TO INCREASE MY SPEED-I WAS CURRENTLY GOING 55-THE ACCELERATOR GOT STUCK. THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO INCREASE IN SPEED-DURING RUSH HOUR, BUT I MANAGED, AFTER PRESSING THE BRAKE HARD 4 TIMES, TO UN-STICK THE ACCELERATOR. I ENDED UP GOING 80 MPH A... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Feb 14, 2012
Incident date: Feb 11, 2012
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... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Feb 14, 2012
Incident date: Feb 11, 2012
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... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Dec 10, 2011
Incident date: Dec 9, 2011
THERE WAS A STRONG SMELL OF GAS WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN. UPON ARRIVING AT DESTINATION THERE WAS A BIG LEAK OF GAS COMING FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE. THE REST OF THE TANK LEAKED OUT. *TR
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jan 21, 2011
Incident date: Dec 15, 2010
VEHICLE TURN ON LIGHT: CHECK ENGINE AND POWER REDUCED. THIS BAD FUNCTION IN THE VEHICLE MAKE PROBLEM WHEN INCREMENT SPEED, SHOWING LOST POWER. THIS PROBLEM IS NOT STEADY AND SOME TIME IT RESET AND START FUNCTION NORMALLY, BUT TIME AFTER FAIL COME AGAIN.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jan 21, 2011
Incident date: Dec 15, 2010
VEHICLE TURN ON LIGHT: CHECK ENGINE AND POWER REDUCED. THIS BAD FUNCTION IN THE VEHICLE MAKE PROBLEM WHEN INCREMENT SPEED, SHOWING LOST POWER. THIS PROBLEM IS NOT STEADY AND SOME TIME IT RESET AND START FUNCTION NORMALLY, BUT TIME AFTER FAIL COME AGAIN.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Jan 21, 2011
Incident date: Dec 15, 2010
VEHICLE TURN ON LIGHT: CHECK ENGINE AND POWER REDUCED. THIS BAD FUNCTION IN THE VEHICLE MAKE PROBLEM WHEN INCREMENT SPEED, SHOWING LOST POWER. THIS PROBLEM IS NOT STEADY AND SOME TIME IT RESET AND START FUNCTION NORMALLY, BUT TIME AFTER FAIL COME AGAIN.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Feb 15, 2010
Incident date: Jan 11, 2009
I BOUGHT A 2004 RODEO IN JULY 2008 WITH 50,000KMS ON DID A FURTHER 10, 000 KMS AND FOUND IT STARTED TO BURN OIL TOOK IT TO EAGERS HOLDEN NEWSTEAD WHERE I BOUGHT IT THEY KEPT SAYING WE WILL SEE HOW IT GOES TOOK IT BACK SEVERAL TIMES TO GET FIXED THE LAST TIME SAID I DONT WANT IT BACK UNTIL ITS FIXED ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Jan 13, 2010
Incident date: Mar 9, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 ISUZU RODEO. THE STATED THAT THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET HAS BLOWN 3 TIMES SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. THE MANIFOLD HAS BEEN REPLACED ONCE UNDER WARRANTY, THE SECOND TIME UNDER THE EXTENDED WARRANTY, AND NOW THE MANIFOLD HAS BLOWN WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH AGAIN AND THE W... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Apr 21, 2009
Incident date: Apr 10, 2009
RECURRING REDUCED POWER LIGHT COMES ON AND THE CAR WILL NOT MOVE FASTER THAN 10 MPH, EFFECTIVELY DISABLING VEHICLE, COULD BE VERY DANGEROUS; THE "PROBLEM" COMES AND GOES AT RANDOM. *TR
TIRES
Aug 17, 2008
Incident date: Jun 19, 2008
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. *TR
SUSPENSION
Aug 17, 2008
Incident date: Jun 19, 2008
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. *TR
SUSPENSION:REAR
Jan 28, 2008
Incident date: Jul 2, 2007
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 C... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DRUM:SHOES/LININGS
Jan 28, 2008
Incident date: Jul 2, 2007
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 C... Read more
SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER
Jan 28, 2008
Incident date: Jul 2, 2007
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 C... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Jan 28, 2008
Incident date: Jul 2, 2007
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 C... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID
Jan 28, 2008
Incident date: Jul 2, 2007
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 C... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DRUM
Jan 28, 2008
Incident date: Jul 2, 2007
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 C... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER
Jan 28, 2008
Incident date: Jul 2, 2007
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 C... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Jan 28, 2008
Incident date: Jul 2, 2007
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 C... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Dec 23, 2007
Incident date: Dec 23, 2007
DRIVING AT 35 MPH IN HEAVY FOG DURING EARLY MORNING HOURS (VEHICLE HAD BEEN WARMED UP FOR 5 MINS PRIOR TO LEAVING DRIVEWAY), TACHOMETER "JOLTED" (UP AND DOWN BOUNCING ON THE DASH DISPLAY) APPROX 3 TIMES WITHIN A DISTANCE OF ONE MILE OR LESS AT THAT SPEED, TACH NEEDLE CAME TO REST EACH TIME AT 0 RPM,... Read more
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Oct 16, 2007
Incident date: Oct 1, 2007
AIR CONDITIONER FREEZES. *TR
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
Oct 2, 2007
Incident date: Sep 1, 2007
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. *JB
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Technical Service Bulletins — 2004 ISUZU RODEO
67 manufacturer communications from 52 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 9 |
| 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL | 9 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 7 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 7 |
| 353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) | 5 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3 |
| 200000 WHEELS | 2 |
| 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 2 |
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
IB09-X-004C
Jul 20, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The Isuzu Commercial Truck of America (ICTA) Service Technical Assistance Center (TAC) provides diagnostic support to Isuzu dealer technicians repairing Isuzu vehicles in and out of vehicle warranty. A TAC case number will be issued solely
IB09-X-002B
Jul 20, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
The following is a list of the Isuzu-recommended Threebond product part numbers identified in the various Isuzu Workshop Manuals and bulletins. If a Threebond product is unavailable, we recommend that you utilize the chart below to find eq
IB09-X-004C
Jul 20, 2022
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
The Isuzu Commercial Truck of America (ICTA) Service Technical Assistance Center (TAC) provides diagnostic support to Isuzu dealer technicians repairing Isuzu vehicles in and out of vehicle warranty. A TAC case number will be issued solely
IB09-X-004C
Jul 20, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
The Isuzu Commercial Truck of America (ICTA) Service Technical Assistance Center (TAC) provides diagnostic support to Isuzu dealer technicians repairing Isuzu vehicles in and out of vehicle warranty. A TAC case number will be issued solely
22NA009
Jan 11, 2022
061520 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:FILTER/SCREEN
This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for ACDelco Spin-On Oil Filters.
PIP5540D
Feb 19, 2019
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This Preliminary information communicates to the technician the need to inspect the induction system for potential icing issues in very cold ambient temperatures. To allow the ice to melt so that it can be drained from the related component
PIP5628
Feb 18, 2019
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in diagnosing if a vehicle comes in with misfire and DTC Codes P0300 - P0308 and/or P050D
PIP4925B
Dec 3, 2018
063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
This preliminary information document communicates a tip on the way to diagnose possible induction or exhaust air leaks using the evaporative emission cart smoke machine and ultrasonic leak detector tools.
PIT5399A
May 23, 2018
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about connectivity concerns when connecting an Apple device via USB cord. Technician should insure the customer is using an original equipment manufacturer Ap
PIT5399A
May 23, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about connectivity concerns when connecting an Apple device via USB cord. Technician should insure the customer is using an original equipment manufacturer Ap
PIC3100F
Nov 7, 2017
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle's odometer appears to be inaccurate relative to a known distance traveled. Technician should obtain a hand-held GPS unit to test the odomete
PIT3099P
Jun 2, 2017
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about installing General Motors Accessory pats. Technician can check Service Information for some accessories. Technician can also contact Partect for assista
PIC5491J
Sep 14, 2016
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE TECHNICIAN ABOUT VEHICLES THAT HAVE AN ONSTAR SYSTEM THAT WILL NOT POWER UP. TECHNICIAN SHOULD TURN OFF THE IGNITION AND CANCEL RETAINED ACCESSORY POWER. AFTER THE VEHIC
PIC5491J
Sep 14, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE TECHNICIAN ABOUT VEHICLES THAT HAVE AN ONSTAR SYSTEM THAT WILL NOT POWER UP. TECHNICIAN SHOULD TURN OFF THE IGNITION AND CANCEL RETAINED ACCESSORY POWER. AFTER THE VEHIC
PIP5029G
Sep 9, 2016
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE TECHNICIAN ABOUT VEHICLES THAT HAVE A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON OR ENGINE MISFIRE, ROUGH IDLE, EXTENDED CRANK, OR CRANK NO START IN SOME CASES. TECHNICIAN WILL NEED
PIC5953A
Feb 23, 2016
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have an issue when using Bluetooth voice recognition with an iPhone. Technician should work with the customer to insure the phone cont
PIP5226A
Feb 11, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE TECHNICIAN ABOUT FINDING NEEDLE BEARINGS DURING AN OIL CHANGE. TECHNICIAN WILL GAIN ACCESS TO THE ROLLER ROCKERS TO INSPECT THEM. ONLY REPLACE THE ROLLER ROCKER THAT IS
PIP5232B
Nov 30, 2015
063140 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about gasoline powered cars, mid-size trucks, light duty trucks, and heavy duty trucks with premature catalytic converter failures. It is recommended to inspe
PIP5338
Oct 14, 2015
020000 SUSPENSION
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vibration complaints that are one of the most challenging complaints to accurately diagnose and repair. Technician will need to use Pico Oscilloscope Di
PIP5338
Oct 14, 2015
161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vibration complaints that are one of the most challenging complaints to accurately diagnose and repair. Technician will need to use Pico Oscilloscope Di
PIT5399
Apr 20, 2015
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about connectivity concerns when connecting an Apple device via USB cord. Technician should insure the customer is using an original equipment manufacturer Ap
PIC4310L
Apr 17, 2015
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle that may have an OnStar system that has progression tones when pressing the blue or red button. Technician will need to call General Motors Tech
PIC4310L
Apr 17, 2015
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle that may have an OnStar system that has progression tones when pressing the blue or red button. Technician will need to call General Motors Tech
PIT5264C
Feb 13, 2015
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that are travelling from Canada to the United States. While in the United States they are unable to receive Turn-by-Turn directions. Due to the
PIT5264C
Feb 13, 2015
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that are travelling from Canada to the United States. While in the United States they are unable to receive Turn-by-Turn directions. Due to the
PIT3271G
Jan 15, 2015
200000 WHEELS
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire calibration for tires that have been sized, tested and designed fo
PIT3271G
Jan 15, 2015
190000 TIRES
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire calibration for tires that have been sized, tested and designed fo
PIC4310K
Jan 14, 2015
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle that may have an OnStar system that has progression tones when pressing the blue or red button. Technician will need to call General Motors Tech
PIC3278F
Jan 14, 2015
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician the steps needed to diagnose and repair the vehicles that may have unwanted or phantom phone calls. Technician will need to determine what type of call the cu
PIC4310K
Jan 14, 2015
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle that may have an OnStar system that has progression tones when pressing the blue or red button. Technician will need to call General Motors Tech
PIC3278F
Jan 14, 2015
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE TECHNICIAN THE STEPS NEEDED TO DIAGNOSE AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES THAT MAY HAVE UNWANTED OR PHANTOM PHONE CALLS. TECHNICIAN WILL NEED TO DETERMINE WHAT TYPE OF CALL THE CU
PIC3278F
Jan 14, 2015
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE TECHNICIAN THE STEPS NEEDED TO DIAGNOSE AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES THAT MAY HAVE UNWANTED OR PHANTOM PHONE CALLS. TECHNICIAN WILL NEED TO DETERMINE WHAT TYPE OF CALL THE CU
PIT5264A
Oct 17, 2014
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that are travelling from Canada to the United States. While in the United States they are unable to receive Turn-by-Turn directions. Due to the
PIP5232
Oct 10, 2014
063140 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about gasoline powered cars, mid-size trucks, light duty trucks, and heavy duty trucks with premature catalytic converter failures. It is recommended to inspe
PIP5226
Sep 24, 2014
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about finding needle bearings during an oil change. Technician will gain access to the roller rockers to inspect them. Only replace the roller rocker that is
PIT3099M
Aug 8, 2014
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about installing General Motors Accessory pats. Technician can check Service Information for some accessories. Technician can also contact Partect for assista
PIC4310J
Jul 30, 2014
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle that may have an OnStar system that has progression tones when pressing the blue or red button. Technician will need to call General Motors Tech
PIC4310J
Jul 30, 2014
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle that may have an OnStar system that has progression tones when pressing the blue or red button. Technician will need to call General Motors Tech
PIP5163A
Jul 17, 2014
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about engine block of possible cylinder bore damage, scoring or out of round as the possible cause of engine oil consumption, misfire, cylinder leakage or blo
PIC5088E
Jun 16, 2014
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may not receiving all channels on the XM band. Technician will need to use a scan tool and verify current Digital Radio Receiver Status un
PIC5088E
Jun 16, 2014
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may not receiving all channels on the XM band. Technician will need to use a scan tool and verify current Digital Radio Receiver Status un
PIC5088E
Jun 16, 2014
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
This preliminary bulletin provides procedures on how to reset or refresh the XM radio receiver is the customers states that they only get a few channels.
05-06-04-035D
May 9, 2014
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
This informational bulletin provides the technician with information on what E85 fuel may due to a non E85 vehicle.
PIC5953
Jan 22, 2014
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have an issue when using Bluetooth voice recognition with an iPhone. Technician should work with the customer to insure the phone cont
PIP5163
Nov 1, 2013
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about engine block of possible cylinder bore damage, scoring or out of round as the possible cause of engine oil consumption, misfire, cylinder leakage or blo
PIC3718E
Dec 13, 2012
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles may have a no power or no connect concern. Technician will find that the OnStar led is red and Diagnostic Trouble Code U1500 is set. Technician
PIT3173C
Dec 12, 2012
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that fluid contamination may be directed to one of the following testing centers according to the type of fluid needing testing. Dealer should send the correc
PIC4310H
Nov 28, 2012
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle that may have an OnStar system that has progression tones when pressing the blue or red button. Technician will need to call General Motors Tech
PIC4310H
Nov 28, 2012
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle that may have an OnStar system that has progression tones when pressing the blue or red button. Technician will need to call General Motors Tech
PIP3720D
Nov 26, 2012
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician with the axel setup information from American Axle Manufacturing. Technician should be advised that the maximum pinion shim to be used or stacked behind the p
PIT4907A
Nov 9, 2012
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about brake rotors on new vehicles and replacement parts from General Motors Service Parts Operations. Technician should be advised the costing should not be
PIC4935D
Nov 1, 2012
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that during battery parasitic drain test, there may be some confusion as to what the normal power consumption reading should be from the OnStar
TSB-11-03-S001
Oct 1, 2011
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ISUZU: DUE TO A LATE CHANGE TO ECU CALIBRATION, A SPECIAL POLICY ADJUSTMENT HAS BEEN ISSUED FOR MY 2004 RODEO AND AXIOM REGARDING THE EVAPORATIVE EMISSION SYSTEM READINESS. *PE
0709002
Jul 1, 2007
045300 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:ROTOR
REAR BRAKE ROTORS. *KB
0502001
Aug 1, 2005
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
FUEL INJECTION CLEANING PROCEDURE FOR 3.5L DIRECT INJECTION ENGINE. *TT
0505004
May 1, 2005
100000 POWER TRAIN
SHIFT LOCK SOLENOID REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES. *TT 2002-2004 ISUZU AXIOM (UP), 198-2004 RODEO (UE) AND 1998-2004 RODEO SPORT. UPDATE *SC
0408S002
Aug 1, 2004
199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR (TPM) SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC TOOL PROCEDURE. *TT
0404S002
Jun 1, 2004
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM OVERVIEW. *TT
0404002
Jun 1, 2004
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ISUZU IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM OVERVIEW. *TT
0404
Jun 1, 2004
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ISUZU IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM OVERVIEW. *SC
0408S001
Mar 1, 2004
200000 WHEELS
TIRE MOUNTING AND DISMOUNTING PROCEDURES WHEN EQUIPPED WITH TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS). *TT
0405S001
Mar 1, 2004
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SCS AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID. *TT
0311S003
Aug 1, 2003
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
VEHICLE PAINT CODES. *TT
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).
40
Total Recalls
3,314
Total Complaints
2
Investigations
379
Reported Crashes
76
Reported Fires
19
Reported Deaths
ISUZU RODEO — Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.