Model year guide

2004 Isuzu Rodeo

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2004 Isuzu Rodeo is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 13 on record.

2004 Isuzu Rodeo — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2004 Isuzu Rodeo at a glance

Safety recalls2
Owner complaints39
Combined17–18 mpg
Typical price$2,538

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2004 Isuzu Rodeo recalls 2

Suspension:rear NHTSA Campaign #13V547000 · 31/10/2013

Isuzu Manufacturing Services of America, Inc (Isuzu) is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 Rodeo and Axiom, and 2003 Rodeo Sport vehicles that were originally sold in, or are currently registered in, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, the District of Columbia, West Virginia, Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Illinois, Wisconsin,…

Fix: Isuzu will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear suspension lower link bracket area. For vehicles in which little or no corrosion is found, the area will be treated with an anti-corrosive compound. For vehicles in which corrosion has damaged the rear suspension lower link bracket and a…

Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump NHTSA Campaign #05V466000 · 07/10/2005

CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES THAT HAVE BEEN EXPOSED TO FUEL CONTAMINATED WITH SILICON MAY DEVELOP SMALL PIN HOLES IN THE FUEL PUMP FEED PORT. SILICON HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED IN THE FUEL SYSTEMS OF AFFECTED VEHICLES AND IN CERTAIN FUEL AVAILABLE IN THE REGION OF TYLER, TEXAS. THIS RECALL WILL BE LAUNCHED FOR VEHICLES REGISTERED IN TEXAS AND THE FOUR SURROUNDING STATES: OKLAHOMA, ARKANSAS, NEW MEXICO AND LOUISIANA.

Fix: FOR VEHICLES REGISTERED IN THE STATES IDENTIFIED ABOVE, DEALERS WILL PROVIDE A NEW COVER OVER THE EXISTING FEED PORT ON THE FUEL PUMP OR, IF THE EXISTING FEED PORT HAS ALREADY BEEN DAMAGED, DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW FUEL PUMP THAT IS EQUIPPED WITH THE NEW COVER. THE NEW COVER WILL BE MADE OF A DI…

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2004 Isuzu Rodeo common problems

Owners have filed 39 complaints with NHTSA. These are the most-reported areas in a sample of the most recent — and what to check before you buy.

Suspension
Listen for clunks over bumps, check the car sits level, and look for uneven tire wear and worn shocks or struts.
Service Brakes
Brakes should feel firm and quiet — no grinding, pulsing or pulling. Check for an ABS light and uneven pad/rotor wear.
Engine
Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.
Structure
Inspect for rust, fresh undercoating, mismatched paint, uneven panel gaps and any sign of prior collision or frame repair.
Fuel System
Sniff for fuel odor, check for leaks, hard starts or stalling, and confirm the fuel gauge reads correctly.
Gasoline
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.

2004 Isuzu Rodeo safety ratings

Side crash★★★★★

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), tested as the 2004 Isuzu Rodeo 4-DR.. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.

2004 Isuzu Rodeo MPG & running costs

Combined17–18 mpg
City16 mpg
Highway21 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,867

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 6 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

What's a 2004 Isuzu Rodeo worth?

Low
$1,200
Typical price
$2,538
High
$3,800

From 12 comparable 2004 Isuzu Rodeo listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2004 Isuzu Rodeo costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$19,335
Depreciation (5 yrs)$1,750
Total$21,085
Per mile$0.28

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($2,538) with the same model 5 model-years older ($775), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2004 Isuzu Rodeo trims & engines on record

Trims
S
Engines
3.5L 6-cyl · 3.2L 6-cyl

2004 Isuzu Rodeo vehicles on record

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Other Isuzu Rodeo model years

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2004 Isuzu Rodeo — frequently asked questions

Does the 2004 Isuzu Rodeo have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2004 Isuzu Rodeo. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.

What are the most common problems with the 2004 Isuzu Rodeo?

Owners have filed 39 complaints with NHTSA; in a sample of the most recent, the most-reported problem areas are suspension, service brakes, engine.

What is the 2004 Isuzu Rodeo safety rating?

NHTSA gives the 2004 Isuzu Rodeo crash-test ratings of side 5★ (out of 5; this model year pre-dates NHTSA's overall score).

What gas mileage does the 2004 Isuzu Rodeo get?

The 2004 Isuzu Rodeo has U.S. EPA estimates of 17–18 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (6 versions).

How much is a 2004 Isuzu Rodeo worth?

Comparable 2004 Isuzu Rodeo listings run roughly $1,200–$3,800, typically around $2,538 (from 12 vehicles).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.