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#BS-1994-ISUROD-2CC2

1994 Isuzu Rodeo

Based on reports from 122 owners and 5 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
122
Crashes
6
Fires
2
Recalls
5
TSBs
6
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Preliminary Verdict

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Based on 122 complaints, 6 crashes, 2 fires, and 5 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

engine failure

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX
2

rebuilding the v6 engine is a nightmare

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Power Train:automatic TransmissionHIGH

8 owners reported power train:automatic transmission issues — failures commonly reported around 140K miles.

!Inspect the Wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts/studsMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

4
0–30K
1
30–60K
4
60–90K
1
90–120K
7
120–150K
5
150K+

Peak failure range: 120–150K miles (7 reports) • Median: 140K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Power Train:automatic Transmission (8 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Power Train:automatic Transmission8 (7%)
Wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts/studs8 (7%)
Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch7 (6%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine7 (6%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline6 (5%)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components5 (4%)
Speed Control4 (3%)
Visibility:glass, Side/rear4 (3%)

1994 Isuzu Rodeo: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Power Train:automatic Transmission Issues

Power Train:automatic Transmission complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 1994 Isuzu Rodeo, with 8 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 140,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 140K-mile mark.

Wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts/studs Issues

Wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts/studs complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 1994 Isuzu Rodeo, with 8 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts/studs-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch Issues

Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 1994 Isuzu Rodeo, with 7 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine Issues

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 1994 Isuzu Rodeo, with 7 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine and engine cooling:engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 1994 Isuzu Rodeo. Recent trend: stable.

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Recall History (5 recalls)

02V281000Dec 2002

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES AND PICKUP TRUCKS, THE LATCH PLATE USED IN THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE WAS NOT MANUFACTURED ACCORDING TO DESIGN DIMENSIONS. IF THE SEAT BELT TONGUE IS INSERTED SLOWLY AT AN ANGLE INTO THE BUCKLE, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY OF PARTIAL ENGAGEMENT.

06E065000Jul 2006

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

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 ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.

94V132000Jul 1994

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

CONSTANT EXPANSION AND CONTRACTION OF THE CYLINDER HEAD CAUSES THE CAMSHAFT SEAL END PLUG CAN BECOME DISLODGED FROM THE CYLINDER HEAD. THIS ALLOWS OIL TO LEAK FROM THE CAMSHAFT.

96V170002Nov 1996

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

THE LATCH PLATE USED IN THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE WAS NOT MANUFACTURED ACCORDING TO DESIGN DIMENSIONS. IF THE SEAT BELT TONGUE IS INSERTED SLOWLY AT AN ANGLE INTO THE BUCKLE, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY OF PARTIAL ENGAGEMENT.

97V034001May 1997

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR

AN INTEGRATED CIRCUIT WITHIN THE VOLTAGE REGULATOR CAN CONTAIN MANUFACTURING ERRORS.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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The worst model year for the Isuzu Rodeo is the 2000 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.

1994 Isuzu Rodeo vs. Class Average (Special Purpose Vehicles)

This vehicle

122

Class avg

222

Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical special purpose vehicles vehicles. A good sign.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 122 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 5 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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1994 Isuzu Rodeo: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1994 Isuzu Rodeo?
The most commonly reported issue with the 1994 Isuzu Rodeo is related to the power train:automatic transmission, with 8 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 1994 Isuzu Rodeo reliable?
The 1994 Isuzu Rodeo has 122 complaints, 6 crash reports, and 2 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average — a positive sign for reliability.
How much does it cost to fix 1994 Isuzu Rodeo problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 1994 Isuzu Rodeo have any recalls?
Yes, the 1994 Isuzu Rodeo has 5 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Isuzu Rodeo problems start?
Based on 22 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 140,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 120–150K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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