2004 Isuzu Rodeo Problems
Used ISUZU RODEO shoppers should review this model-year complaint and recall record before making an offer. Based on 39 real NHTSA owner complaints, with Suspension Failures the most reported area.
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This 2004 Isuzu Rodeo has 39 NHTSA complaints — top issue: Suspension Failures.
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2004 Isuzu Rodeo Fuel Economy
✓ EPA Official DataEPA-rated fuel economy across 6 2004 Isuzu Rodeo trim configurations. The median figure is shown; range reflects all available trims.
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov. Figures reflect EPA lab testing; real-world results vary by driving style, load, and conditions. 6 trims analysed.
2004 Isuzu Rodeo Safety Ratings
NHTSA 5-Star ProgramOfficial crash test results from the NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings program. Stars reflect government-conducted tests; higher is safer.
Overall
Not RatedFrontal Crash
Not RatedSide Crash
Not RatedRollover
Not RatedSource: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Ratings are based on government crash tests and may not reflect all trim levels.
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the 2004 Isuzu Rodeo has 39 owner complaints, 3 crash-related complaints, and 2 recall campaigns on record. The most frequently reported component is Suspension Failures. NHTSA reliability signal: Severe Issues.
- Make
- Isuzu
- Model
- Rodeo
- Model year
- 2004
- NHTSA owner complaints
- 39
- Crash-related complaints
- 3
- Safety recall campaigns
- 2
- Top reported component
- Suspension Failures
- Reliability signal
- Severe Issues
- EPA MPG combined
- 17
- EPA MPG city / highway
- 16 / 20
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline
- Electronic stability control
- No
Common problems
Most common 2004 Isuzu Rodeo problems
Top owner-reported complaint areas and where they often appear.
Suspension Failures
Engine Problems
Fuel System
Complaint patterns center on Suspension Failures, Engine Problems, Fuel System. Use these as a pre-purchase inspection guide, then verify recall and damage history on the specific VIN.
Buyer verdict
Should you buy a used 2004 Isuzu Rodeo?
This ISUZU RODEO year shows a meaningful number of reported issues, so buyers should only proceed after a careful records review and inspection.
Model-year complaint trends can reveal recurring trouble spots before you spend money on inspections, financing, or repairs.
May Suit
This year may suit buyers who prioritize complete maintenance records and pass a pre-purchase inspection.
May Want to Avoid
Buyers who want a lower-risk ownership profile may prefer comparing nearby model years before committing.
Pre-purchase
What to check before buying a used 2004 Isuzu Rodeo
Inspection Focus
- Inspect the most frequently reported complaint components on this model year
- Confirm recall repairs were completed and documented
- Check for accident damage, title brands, and mileage inconsistencies on the exact VIN
Before You Close the Deal
- Run a VIN check on the specific vehicle you are considering
- Verify all open recalls are completed at nhtsa.gov/recalls
- Request service records for the most-reported complaint components
- Have a certified mechanic inspect the vehicle before purchase
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AI verdict
What the complaint data suggests
Editorial interpretation of NHTSA public complaint data. Source: nhtsa.gov. Complaints are owner-submitted and do not confirm a defect. Methodology
The ISUZU RODEO has 39 NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls on record. 3 complaints involve crash-related incidents. This data reflects owner-reported issues submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Recall context: 2 recall campaigns are on record, so recall completion status should be confirmed on the exact VIN before purchase.
- 39 total complaints filed with NHTSA
- 2 federal recall campaigns
- 3 crash-related complaints on record
- Review NHTSA complaint history for the most-reported components
- Check recall completion status at nhtsa.gov/recalls
- Verify service records for frequently complained components
Full breakdown
All 2004 Isuzu Rodeo complaints by category
Every owner-reported complaint category filed with NHTSA for the 2004 Isuzu Rodeo. Use this as a pre-purchase inspection checklist.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension Failures | 8 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 8 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Brake System | 5 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment | 5 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Gasoline | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Uncategorized Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Other | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Airbag Malfunctions | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Hydraulic | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Air | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 1 | — | — | — |
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.
In their words
Real owner complaints
Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2004 Isuzu Rodeo. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
My car continues to smell like gas despite fuel pump and lines having been replaced. The smell is very strong. Don’t see any type of leakage
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 do…
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 BUI…
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…
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
BRAKES PEDAL PULSES LIKE CRAZY BUT THE BRAKES DON'T WORK WHEN APPLIED.
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 VEH…
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 POI…
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 AVAI…
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…
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 DEA…
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…
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 M…
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 WA…
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. …
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 END…
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…
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
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.
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 B…
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2004 Isuzu Rodeo.
Safety recalls
2004 Isuzu Rodeo recalls
2 campaignsNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2004 Isuzu Rodeo. 2 recall campaigns are on record, so recall completion status should be confirmed on the exact VIN before purchase. Recalls are free to fix at authorized dealers, but completion status must be verified on the exact VIN.
SUSPENSION:REAR
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
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Questions
2004 Isuzu Rodeo buying FAQ
Buyer-focused answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this model year.
Is the 2004 Isuzu Rodeo reliable?▾
Severe Issues. NHTSA currently shows 39 owner complaints, 3 crash-related complaints, and 2 recall campaigns for this model year. This ISUZU RODEO year shows a meaningful number of reported issues, so buyers should only proceed after a careful records review and inspection. Treat this as a model-year signal, then verify the exact vehicle's condition and history before purchase.
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Isuzu Rodeo?▾
#1: Suspension Failures (8 complaints). #2: Engine Problems (8 complaints). #3: Fuel System (7 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2004 Isuzu Rodeo?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2004 Isuzu Rodeo?▾
Complaint data is not the same as crash-test scoring, but it does highlight possible risk patterns. For the 2004 Isuzu Rodeo, NHTSA complaints include 3 crash-related reports and 1 fire reports out of 39 total complaints. 1 injury reports are also on file. For controlled crash-test ratings, check nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2004 Isuzu Rodeo have any recalls?▾
Yes. 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affect the 2004 Isuzu Rodeo. A major recall area is SUSPENSION:REAR. 2 recall campaigns are on record, so recall completion status should be confirmed on the exact VIN before purchase. Always verify open recalls by VIN because completion status varies by vehicle.
Should I buy a 2004 Isuzu Rodeo?▾
This ISUZU RODEO year shows a meaningful number of reported issues, so buyers should only proceed after a careful records review and inspection. Model-year complaint trends can reveal recurring trouble spots before you spend money on inspections, financing, or repairs. Pay extra attention to Suspension Failures during inspection. Before committing, run a VIN history report to verify accidents, title brands, odometer records, and recall completion for the exact car.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinSpectorAI.
Wider context: See the full Isuzu Rodeo reliability report with year-by-year comparison.
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