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1994 Isuzu Rodeo Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1994 Isuzu Rodeo has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 291,306 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 122 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the power train. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

SEAT BELTS 02V281000 2002-10-15 14,449 affected
Defect

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES AND PICKUP TRUCKS, THE LATCH PLATE USED IN THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE WAS NOT MANUFACTURED ACCORDING TO DESIGN DIMENSIONS. IF THE SEAT BELT TONGUE IS INSERTED SLOWLY AT AN ANGLE INTO THE BUCKLE, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY OF PARTIAL ENGAGEMENT.

Consequence

THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE SEAT BELT TONGUE TO COME OUT OF THE BUCKLE IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION OR HARD BRAKING OF THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY TO AN OCCUPANT OF THE SEAT.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BUCKLE AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY WITH A NEW BUCKLE. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MID-DECEMBER 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME…

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 97V034001 1997-03-07 118,485 affected
Defect

AN INTEGRATED CIRCUIT WITHIN THE VOLTAGE REGULATOR CAN CONTAIN MANUFACTURING ERRORS.

Consequence

THIS CAN CAUSE EXCESSIVE ELECTRICAL CHARGING OF THE VEHICLE'S ALTERNATOR, RESULTING IN ENGINE CONTROL MALFUNCTION, AND/OR EVENTUAL ENGINE STALL.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE VOLTAGE REGULATOR WITH A NEW REGULATOR.

SEAT BELTS 96V170002 1996-09-17 36,075 affected
Defect

THE LATCH PLATE USED IN THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE WAS NOT MANUFACTURED ACCORDING TO DESIGN DIMENSIONS. IF THE SEAT BELT TONGUE IS INSERTED SLOWLY AT AN ANGLE INTO THE BUCKLE, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY OF PARTIAL ENGAGEMENT.

Consequence

THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE SEAT BELT TONGUE TO COME OUT OF THE BUCKLE IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION OR HARD BRAKING OF THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY TO AN OCCUPANT OF THE SEAT.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BUCKLE AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY WITH A NEW BUCKLE.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 94V132000 1994-07-19 122,297 affected
Defect

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.

Consequence

THIS CAN CAUSE ENGINE DAMAGE AND POSSIBLE ENGINE FIRE FROM OIL LEAKING ONTO THE HOT EXHAUST SYSTEM.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL CAMSHAFT END SEAL PLUG RETAINER PLATES.

Complaints by component

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
8
1crashes
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
8
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
7
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
7
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
6
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
5
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
4
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
4
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
4
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
4
Total complaints122

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Tl* the contact owns a 1994 isuzu rodeo. The contact stated that there was severe rusting on the base of the vehicle. The dealer was not notified. The manufacturer was notified, but denied any assistance with repairs of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages…”

STRUCTURE:BODY · reported 2012-02-07

“Tl* the contact owns a 1994 isuzu rodeo. While driving approximately 40 mph the contact noticed smoke coming from underneath the hood. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated the camshaft seal end plug needed to be replaced. The mechanic referred the contact to the manufacturer…”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE · reported 2011-01-26

“Automatic transmission wire harness deteriorated do to excessive heat, routed to close to catalytic converter causing vehicle not to shift and disabling both transmission warning lights. Vehicle only has 78k miles on it and wire covering/insulation should not be literally burned away with such low…”

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION · reported 2010-06-07

“Automatic transmission wire harness deteriorated do to excessive heat, routed to close to catalytic converter causing vehicle not to shift and disabling both transmission warning lights. Vehicle only has 78k miles on it and wire covering/insulation should not be literally burned away with such low…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2010-06-07

“Gas pedal becomes stuck and acceleration continues. Accelerator cable from pedal to throttle is becomes stuck often. I have to slam on the gas pedal multiple times to get it to free up. *tr”

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL · reported 2010-05-20

“Frame rusted through ,uninspectable, mounts on frame are very weak. *tr”

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS · reported 2010-03-10

“Tl*the contact owns a 1994 isuzu rodeo. While driving 35 mph, the vehicle began leaking oil. Through online research, the contact discovered nhtsa campaign id number 94v132000 (engine and engine cooling:engine). He called the manufacturer regarding the recall and was informed that the vehicle had…”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE · reported 2008-11-17

“Rear driverside tire (bf goodrich radial long trail t/a) on an isuzu rodeo rapidly separated while traveling on the highway. As a result, the vehicle rolled over 1-1/4 times. Roof of the vehicle caved in as well as the windshield causing head injuries to one occupant of 5 in the vehicle. All 5…”

TIRES · reported 2008-03-22

Defect investigations

Investigation RQ02009 Opened 2002-04-11 · closed 2002-12-17

SEAT BELT LATCH FAILURES

TAKATA/NISSAN/ISUZU HAVE DETERMINED THAT DURING THE INITIAL RECALL CAMPAIGN (96V-170), SOME VEHICLES THAT CONTAIN DEFECTIVE SEAT BELT BUCKLES WERE INADVERTENTLY OMITTED FROM THE CAMPAIGN. NISSAN WILL RECALL 92,500 MY1994 PATHFINDER AND D21 PICKUP TRUCKS (02V-125).ISUZU WILL RECALL 13,831 MY1994/1995 RODEO, AMIGO, TF…

Investigation RQ02009 Opened 2002-04-11 · closed 2002-12-17

SEAT BELT LATCH FAILURES

TAKATA/NISSAN/ISUZU HAVE DETERMINED THAT DURING THE INITIAL RECALL CAMPAIGN (96V-170), SOME VEHICLES THAT CONTAIN DEFECTIVE SEAT BELT BUCKLES WERE INADVERTENTLY OMITTED FROM THE CAMPAIGN. NISSAN WILL RECALL 92,500 MY1994 PATHFINDER AND D21 PICKUP TRUCKS (02V-125).ISUZU WILL RECALL 13,831 MY1994/1995 RODEO, AMIGO, TF…

Investigation RQ02009 Opened 2002-04-11 · closed 2002-12-17

SEAT BELT LATCH FAILURES

TAKATA/NISSAN/ISUZU HAVE DETERMINED THAT DURING THE INITIAL RECALL CAMPAIGN (96V-170), SOME VEHICLES THAT CONTAIN DEFECTIVE SEAT BELT BUCKLES WERE INADVERTENTLY OMITTED FROM THE CAMPAIGN. NISSAN WILL RECALL 92,500 MY1994 PATHFINDER AND D21 PICKUP TRUCKS (02V-125).ISUZU WILL RECALL 13,831 MY1994/1995 RODEO, AMIGO, TF…

Investigation RQ02009 Opened 2002-04-11 · closed 2002-12-17

SEAT BELT LATCH FAILURES

TAKATA/NISSAN/ISUZU HAVE DETERMINED THAT DURING THE INITIAL RECALL CAMPAIGN (96V-170), SOME VEHICLES THAT CONTAIN DEFECTIVE SEAT BELT BUCKLES WERE INADVERTENTLY OMITTED FROM THE CAMPAIGN. NISSAN WILL RECALL 92,500 MY1994 PATHFINDER AND D21 PICKUP TRUCKS (02V-125).ISUZU WILL RECALL 13,831 MY1994/1995 RODEO, AMIGO, TF…

Investigation SQ96009 Opened 1996-01-10 · open

BRUSH/GRILLE GUARD CAMPAIGN

ADDITION INFORMATION IS NEEDED TO FULLY UNDERSTAND THE NATURE AND CIRCUMSTANCES OF THE SUBJECT BULLETIN.LOSS OF AN ITEM THIS SIZE WOULD HAVE SAFETY COSEQUENCES.THIS SQ IS OPENED TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS ISSUE.

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1994 Isuzu Rodeo as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.