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#BS-2004-ISUROD-2CC1

2004 Isuzu Rodeo

Based on reports from 68 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
68
Crashes
4
Fires
2
Recalls
2
TSBs
53
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Preliminary Verdict

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Based on 68 complaints, 4 crashes, 2 fires, and 2 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

hvac control-fan speed lever melted at connector

1 complaints • Severity 4/10

$X,XXX
2

engine and abs lights comes on

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX
3

knocking when engine is cold

1 complaints • Severity 4/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the SuspensionHIGH

7 owners reported suspension issues — failures commonly reported around 71K miles.

!Inspect the EngineMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

11
0–30K
11
30–60K
13
60–90K
2
90–120K
120–150K
13
150K+

Peak failure range: 60–90K miles (13 reports) • Median: 71K 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: Suspension (7 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Suspension7 (10%)
Engine6 (9%)
Wheels & Tires5 (7%)
Other4 (6%)
Fuel System4 (6%)
Electrical3 (4%)
Speed Control3 (4%)
Brakes3 (4%)

2004 Isuzu Rodeo: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Suspension Issues

Suspension complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2004 Isuzu Rodeo, with 7 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 71,382 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 71K-mile mark.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2004 Isuzu Rodeo, with 6 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Wheels & Tires Issues

Wheels & Tires complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2004 Isuzu Rodeo, with 5 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to wheels & tires-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Fuel System Issues

Fuel System complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 2004 Isuzu Rodeo, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system-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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10
08
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10
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Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2004 Isuzu Rodeo. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (2 recalls)

05V466000Nov 2005

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

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 LAUNCHED FOR VEHICLES REGISTERED IN TEXAS AND THE FOUR SURROUNDING STATES: OKLAHOMA, ARKANSAS, NEW MEXICO AND LOUISIANA.

13V547000Dec 2013

SUSPENSION:REAR

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, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, the District of Columbia, West Virginia, Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Kentucky and Missouri. These vehicles may experience excessive corrosion near the forward mounting point bracket for the left or right rear suspension lower link.

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.

2004 Isuzu Rodeo vs. Class Average (Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD)

This vehicle

68

Class avg

375

Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical sport utility vehicle - 2wd 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. 68 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

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

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2004 Isuzu Rodeo: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2004 Isuzu Rodeo?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2004 Isuzu Rodeo is related to the suspension, with 7 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2004 Isuzu Rodeo reliable?
The 2004 Isuzu Rodeo has 68 complaints, 4 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 2004 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 2004 Isuzu Rodeo have any recalls?
Yes, the 2004 Isuzu Rodeo has 2 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 50 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 71,382 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 60–90K 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?
NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.
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