1998 Isuzu Rodeo Sport Recalls
No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1998 Isuzu Rodeo Sport. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the suspension. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Complaints by component
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“I have had the vehicle for approximately 2.5 years. On july 1, 2017, I was turning left in a 30 mph zone of highway 52 in tn, and heard a crack and what sounded like the 'thump' when running over something. I carefully guided the car to the r oadside, parked, and inspected the roiad behind me, all…”
“I have had the vehicle for approximately 2.5 years. On july 1, 2017, I was turning left in a 30 mph zone of highway 52 in tn, and heard a crack and what sounded like the 'thump' when running over something. I carefully guided the car to the r oadside, parked, and inspected the roiad behind me, all…”
“I have had the vehicle for approximately 2.5 years. On july 1, 2017, I was turning left in a 30 mph zone of highway 52 in tn, and heard a crack and what sounded like the 'thump' when running over something. I carefully guided the car to the r oadside, parked, and inspected the roiad behind me, all…”
“Not long ago I learned that there is a recall for the isuzu rodeo 1998 to 2000. So far I have not seen any defects in my car, but only a mechanic can tell the difference. The car that I have is an isuzu sport rodeo 1998 and it falls in the recall. I wonder how safe will be to drive this car, since…”
“Not long ago I learned that there is a recall for the isuzu rodeo 1998 to 2000. So far I have not seen any defects in my car, but only a mechanic can tell the difference. The car that I have is an isuzu sport rodeo 1998 and it falls in the recall. I wonder how safe will be to drive this car, since…”
“Not long ago I learned that there is a recall for the isuzu rodeo 1998 to 2000. So far I have not seen any defects in my car, but only a mechanic can tell the difference. The car that I have is an isuzu sport rodeo 1998 and it falls in the recall. I wonder how safe will be to drive this car, since…”
“Frame and rear suspension components completely rusted through . *js”
“I have a 1998 isuzu rodeo and was recently driving it and heard a loud knocking made it home the two blocks and realized my engine was shot basically. I have taken it to a auto mechanic and he has stated that there was some sort of a safety recall or problem with the engine and the way the oil…”
Defect investigations
REAR SUSPENSION LOWER LINK FAILURE
DURING PRELIMINARY EVALUATION PE09-030, ISUZU MOTORS AMERICA, INC (ISUZU) NOTED TWO PRIMARY DIFFERENCES ONCE THE REAR SUSPENSION LOWER LINK SEPARATION OCCURS BETWEEN THE ALLEGED DEFECT (SEPARATION OF THE LOWER LINK FROM THE FRAME) OF THIS INVESTIGATION AND A SAFETY DEFECT INVOLVING LOWER LINK SEPARATION FROM THE REAR…
REAR SUSPENSION LOWER LINK FAILURE
DURING PRELIMINARY EVALUATION PE09-030, ISUZU MOTORS AMERICA, INC (ISUZU) NOTED TWO PRIMARY DIFFERENCES ONCE THE REAR SUSPENSION LOWER LINK SEPARATION OCCURS BETWEEN THE ALLEGED DEFECT (SEPARATION OF THE LOWER LINK FROM THE FRAME) OF THIS INVESTIGATION AND A SAFETY DEFECT INVOLVING LOWER LINK SEPARATION FROM THE REAR…
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1998 Isuzu Rodeo Sport as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.