IllustrationLUG NUTS STRIPPED ON THE WHEEL.
1996 Isuzu Rodeo
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
Similar to other model years
Owner complaints for the 1996 Isuzu Rodeo do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 89.5.
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Owner complaints by model year
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What owners reported most
All reported categories
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
Limited mileage data: 11 of 97 reports include usable mileage. There isn’t enough coverage to show a useful chart.
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Wheels. Review the 22 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Engine And Engine Cooling. Review the 14 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Air Bags. Review the 11 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
17 crash reports2 fire reports9 injury reports
What owners actually said
97 reportsTHE WHEEL STUDS ON ALL FOUR WHEELS BREAK OR STRIP WHILE CHANGING THE TIRES. THE STUDS FAIL EVEN WHEN BEING REMOVED BY HAND.
VEHICLE ROLLOVER DUE TO COLLISION, SEAT BELTS UNLATCHED DURING COLLISION.(ATTORNEY FOR CONSUMER).
SWELLED LUB NUTS.
CONTINUOUS PROBLEMS WITH BRAKE PADS/ROTORS CAUSING BRAKES TO SQUEAL.
TIRE LUGS:NUTS CONTINUE TO LOOSEN AND STRIP.
CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A 30 MPH FRONTAL COLLISION IN WHICH THE DRIVER'S OR PASSENGER'S AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
FREQUENTLY UNABLE TO LOCK BACK DOORS. WHEN LOCK BUTTON IS PRESSED, DOOR LOCK, THEN DOORS ARE UNABLE TO OPEN INSIDE OR OUTSIDE.
FAILURE OF THE TIRE STUDS AND LUG MOUNTS.
DRIVER'S SEAT FAILED.
Official recalls
0No recalls in this snapshot.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
0No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.