1998 Isuzu Rodeo reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 1998 Isuzu Rodeo — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 627
- on record
- Top problem area
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
- 161 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 1
- see below
- Reported harm
- 107 reported crashes · 43 injuries · 3 fires
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#784
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Isuzu median
+447
median 180 across 12 Isuzu records
Vs 1996-2000
+359
median 268 complaints in 623 records
Top component share
28%
Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 178 complaints
What owners report fails — 1998 Isuzu Rodeo
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP 161
- STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS 43
- SUSPENSION 31
- VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 20
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 17
1 recall on record for the 1998 Isuzu Rodeo
- NHTSA 10V436000 · 2010 · SUSPENSION:REAR EXCESSIVE CORROSION MAY RESULT IN THE LEFT OR RIGHT REAR SUSPENSION LOWER LINK BRACKET BECOMING DETACHED FROM THE FRAME,
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 1998 Isuzu Rodeo units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 1998 Isuzu Rodeo reliable?
NHTSA has 627 consumer complaints on record for the 1998 Isuzu Rodeo and 1 recall. The most-reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip (161 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 1998 Isuzu Rodeo units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Isuzu Rodeo?
Owners most often report problems with: service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip (161), structure:frame and members (43), suspension (31), vehicle speed control (20). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 1998 Isuzu Rodeo?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.