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Isuzu Rodeo years to avoid

The Isuzu Rodeo years to avoid are 1999, 1998, 2001, 2000, 1995, 1994 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 1990 is the cleanest year on record.

3,296

Total complaints

19

Recall campaigns

1990–2008

Years covered

6

Years to avoid

Complaints by model year

Rodeo years to avoid

YearWhyComplaints
1999High complaint rate735
1998High complaint rate627
2001High complaint rate515
2000High complaint rate354
1995High complaints + open investigation233
1994Open safety investigation122

Every Rodeo year

YearComplaintsRecalls
200810
2004682
2003193
20021212
2001avoid5154
2000avoid3544
1999avoid7355
1998avoid6276
19971671
19961211
1995avoid2332
1994avoid1225
1993412
19921121
1991602
199000

Common questions

What are the worst Isuzu Rodeo years?

Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Rodeo years to avoid are 1999, 1998, 2001, 2000, 1995, 1994. The cleanest year on record is 1990.

What is the best year for the Isuzu Rodeo?

By complaint volume, 1990 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Rodeo years with enough data to compare.

How many recalls does the Isuzu Rodeo have?

Across all model years, the Rodeo has 19 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 3,296 consumer complaints on file.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.