AI Damage1999 Isuzu Rodeo Sport: common problems
Owners of the 1999 Isuzu Rodeo Sport filed 14 complaints with NHTSA, most often about fuel system and engine and cooling. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 14
- involving a crash
- 2
What fails most often
- 1 Fuel system 43% of all complaints
- 2 Engine and cooling 14% of all complaints
- 3 Service brakes 14% of all complaints
- 4 Structure 14% of all complaints
- 5 Electrical system 7% of all complaints
- 6 Powertrain 7% of all complaints
- 7 Steering 7% of all complaints
- 8 Suspension 7% of all complaints
- Fuel system: 6 complaints (43% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
- Engine and cooling: 2 complaints (14% of all).
- Service brakes: 2 complaints (14% of all).
- Structure: 2 complaints (14% of all).
- Electrical system: 1 complaints (7% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 14 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel system | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine and cooling | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
1999 isuzu rodeo. My daughter was making a gentle turn in a residential neighborhood, I was the front passenger. The steering wheel suddenly turned freely- - the wheels did not turn. Vehicle went straight instead of turning, over curb and into another car in driveway.
I had come to a stop, pulling into a parking space between two vehicles at a walgreens store in enid, oklahoma when suddenly the engine surged, the whole time I was fighting the acceleration with the brakes but they just made a noise similar to when you lock abs breaks on ice.
While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle surged forward and the brakes engaged independently. The contact mentioned that there was a sudden increase of engine rpms and the brake light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer.
* have never been awarded any financial compensation for my vehicle on safety recall 10v-436, upon surrendering my vehicle for evaluation on 1-4-2010, after it was deemed unrepairable on 2-10-2010.** I recd. Recall notice around 12-10-09, re: isuzu safety recall 10v-436. I took my rodeo to j.
Tl contact owns a 1999 isuzu rodeo sport. The contact noticed that the frame under the vehicle had rotted. The vehicle was taken to a repair shop and was informed that the frame needed to be replaced. The failure and current mileages were approximately 144,000.
The frame rusted and the arm that holds the rear right tire broke car could not be driven towing co told me could not be fixed, just junk it.
My 1999 isuzu rodeo without warning ran out of oil. I had oil changed in car and a couple of weeks later the motor blew. There was not a drop of oil in it.from a few sites I learned that this problem is common. Is there a solution? I need a motor.is there a class action suit?
The gas gauge does not read the correct amount of fuel in the gas tank. I fill up and the gas light will come on after a few miles and will stay on or will start flashing.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 9,551 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 26% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Rodeo Sport has 18 complaints (6 years in the data). This year has 14, below average.
What to check before buying
- Fuel system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Isuzu Rodeo Sport?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: fuel system, engine and cooling, service brakes. Total complaints: 14. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: unintended acceleration (14%), fuel system, fuel smell (7%), rust, corrosion (7%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 1999 Isuzu Rodeo Sport?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 1999 Isuzu Rodeo Sport from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 1999 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.