The 1993 Isuzu Rodeo has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 122,297 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 41 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the wheels. Last updated July 5, 2026.
CONSTANT EXPANSION AND CONTRACTION OF THE CYLINDER HEAD CAUSES THE CAMSHAFT SEAL END PLUG CAN BECOME DISLODGED FROM THE CYLINDER HEAD. THIS ALLOWS OIL TO LEAK FROM THE CAMSHAFT.
THIS CAN CAUSE ENGINE DAMAGE AND POSSIBLE ENGINE FIRE FROM OIL LEAKING ONTO THE HOT EXHAUST SYSTEM.
DEALERS WILL INSTALL CAMSHAFT END SEAL PLUG RETAINER PLATES.
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“The vehicle was purchased in january of this year, and every since the purchase date the vehicle has been backfiring, and it eventually started driving really slow. It also smokes from under the hood and the smell of the fumes have been very strong since the vehicle was purchased. Also the window…”
“The vehicle was purchased in january of this year, and every since the purchase date the vehicle has been backfiring, and it eventually started driving really slow. It also smokes from under the hood and the smell of the fumes have been very strong since the vehicle was purchased. Also the window…”
“Smelling gasoline, investigation showed gas tank was rusted out to the point that fingers could be pushed into tank. Almost all of it was like thin paper mache. Replaced tank and one year later the gas filler tube also rusted out. 1993 rodeo purchased new--gas tank replaced in 2008--filler gas…”
“I have a 1993 isuzu rodeo that started leaking massive amounts of oil onto the manifold. I first thought it was a valve cover gasket seal and replaced it. Upon further inspection it was coming from the rear camshaft mount/seal area. I looked to see if there was a recall on this and there was,…”
“Make:isuzu model:rodeo year:1993 campaign number: 94v132000 dealer said that I was not on there data base. But my isuzu has the same problem; oil leak from the cam shaft and the oil is leaking on to the hot exhaust system. Please advise thanks in advance ildefonso [REDACTED]. *nm”
“This complaint concerns the nhtsa campaign id #94v132000 which is for a recall on 1993 isuzu rodeos. I called an isuzu dealership in my area and told them 1993 isuzu rodeo is having the problems described by the recall. They said my vin # was not covered. However, I am having the same problem…”
“Wiring harness shorted out while driving, resulting in a fire. Manufacturer has been contacted. *ak 4 people were irritated from heavy smoke. *slc”
“While driving wiring harness shorted out, and then soon after consumer pulled over, vehicle was on fire. Contacted dealer, and the dealer was not willing to do anything.*ak”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1993 Isuzu Rodeo as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.