1996 Isuzu Rodeo Recalls
No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1996 Isuzu Rodeo. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 121 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the wheels. 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.
“Takata recall inesperadamente se activo la bolsa de aire del chofer quemando los brazos y la barriga de mi esposa , ella sintio un olor fuerte a cable quemado penso que venia del exterior y saco su cara hacia fuera , y casi en el instanta exploto la sbolsa yo sali corriendo y la vi llena de un…”
“Takata recall inesperadamente se activo la bolsa de aire del chofer quemando los brazos y la barriga de mi esposa , ella sintio un olor fuerte a cable quemado penso que venia del exterior y saco su cara hacia fuera , y casi en el instanta exploto la sbolsa yo sali corriendo y la vi llena de un…”
“The frame of this vehicle is rusted excessively and is deemed by qualified mechanics as not roadworthy. All other parts of the vehicle work properly and the vehicle still looks great. *tr”
“The frame of this vehicle is rusted excessively and is deemed by qualified mechanics as not roadworthy. All other parts of the vehicle work properly and the vehicle still looks great. *tr”
“Effective part: the 2 main frames are rust out and could break at anytime. We believe one of the reasons why the frames are deteriorating is from salt during the winter. Do to the company bad framing. *tr”
“The frame of my 1996 isuzu rodeo is completely rusted out. When searching online, I found that this is a very large issue that isuzu is having. There are several other testimonials stating that their isuzu rodeo's frame is rusted away, and they have less then 100,000 miles on it. My rodeo has…”
“The frame of my 1996 isuzu rodeo is completely rusted out. When searching online, I found that this is a very large issue that isuzu is having. There are several other testimonials stating that their isuzu rodeo's frame is rusted away, and they have less then 100,000 miles on it. My rodeo has…”
“Hi, I own an isuzu rodeo s v6 (year 1996) and after having some problems with the fuel pump my mechanic alerted me about an advanced rusting deterioration on the structural frame of the car. Not only the body of the car is rusted but the fuel line pipes as well. The break fluid pipe broke two…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1996 Isuzu Rodeo as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.