1996 Isuzu Rodeo Wheel & Tire Problems

Which parts fail

• Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
  18
• Tread/belt
  2
• Hub
  1

Components named in complaints (wheels, lug nuts, original-equipment tires, TPMS).

Owner reports

Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 1996 Isuzu Rodeo owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).

I was traveling southbound on interstate 75 in kentucky in a mountainous area. I was driving in the left hand lane and I heard an explosion and lost control of my vehicle. My vehicle crossed the right hand lane, reversed directions, and side swiped the rock wall between the interstate lanes. (tiresize: p245-70r16)( dot number: tire size: p245-70r16 )

Lug nuts snap off everytime tires are removed for rotation. This is not the mechanics fault. It is a defect and Isuzu should be paying for the replacements. I'm getting soaked everytime I take my car in for rotation of my tires, which should be free because I purchased the tires at the establishment. Instead, I am getting charged $80-$100 everytime because the lug nuts break off and have to be replaced! Based on what I see on this website, this is a known problem and Isuzu should be footing the bill for this. Dt

For the 2nd time the lugs & studs on the Isuzu Rodeo have either broken/cracked or stripped when a tire roation is being preformed. Both times service representative manuelly tried to remove the lugs . And afterwards tried to tighten the lugs. As a result I have had to replace the entire rear axle - since the studs are built from the inner side outward. Now with several lugs stripped again, I fear I will have to replace the axle again.

While driving 55 MPH, a loud noise was heard coming from the rear. Consumer pulled over, and noticed that the frontal passenger side tire tread separated, but the tire was still inflated. Consumer called road side assistance. Then, consumer took the vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic informed consumer that tire was not on recall. Bridgestone, Firestone, dueler 684, p245/70r16, dot udr381.

While having tires rotated,the lugs: nuts broke. Hubs also had to be replaced. Manufacturer and dealer deny this is a problem with other Isuzu rodeos, and say the warranty will not pay for the repairs. Therefore they're trying to sock me with the $650 dollar bill. As I can tell by your reports this is a common problem with this type of vehicle, and this should be listed as a defect and the warranty should pay.

Took vehicle in for a routine check, and mechanic noticed two front wheel lugs: nuts were stripped, mechanic had to break the nuts to get them off. Consumer felt this could be a safety issue because 3 out of 5 of lug: nuts were stripped, could just spend nuts around, and wheel was not secure.

Lugs: nuts stripped the metal in male form. Air gun striped the metal parts when mechanic was removing the wheels. Also, electrical door locks are not going all the way down. Dealership was notified, and the response was that they were not aware of this problem.

If lugs: nuts are taken off by an air gun, it breaks the studs. This has happened on two other occasions in August 1997 and September 1997. Manufacturer has been notifed about the problem. Manufacturer blames the mechanic for this problem.

Stud and lugs are made of soft metal, that wears and sieze up when trying to remove them. Replacement are made with the same metal at a cost of 8 per lug and lobor. Heat is causing this problem along with friction.

The wheel studs on all four wheels break or strip while changing the tires. The studs fail even when being removed by hand.

Wheel & Tire complaints in other Rodeo years