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2001 Isuzu RodeoProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 389 owner complaints about the 2001 Isuzu Rodeo, most often about the structure. It is covered by 4 safety recalls.

2001 Isuzu Rodeo
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CarFlaw IndexYear to avoid2.9× the Rodeo median · #3 of 14 years by complaints
Safety recalls4Free fix at dealersOwner complaints38931 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage113kStructure, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 30, 2020. Updated daily. Photo: Stephen Foskett, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2001 Isuzu Rodeo has problems

389 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Structure2144
Suspension1152
Engine and engine cooling221
Service brakes, hydraulic204
Electrical system201
Power train181
Fuel system, gasoline161
Tires113
Vehicle speed control91
16 other systems519

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

4 recalls

2001 Isuzu Rodeo recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Suspension: rear

Recall 10V-436 · Sep 22, 2010 · 149,992 vehicles

Risk. EXCESSIVE CORROSION MAY RESULT IN THE LEFT OR RIGHT REAR SUSPENSION LOWER LINK BRACKET BECOMING DETACHED FROM THE FRAME, WHICH CAN AFFECT VEHICLE HANDLING AND…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Air bags: frontal

Recall 02V-213 · Aug 9, 2002 · 15 vehicles

Risk. IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE AIR BAG WILL NOT INFLATE PROPERLY OR SUFFICIENTLY RESULTING IN AN INCREASED RISK OF INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Air bags: frontal

Recall 01V-055 · Feb 22, 2001 · 3 vehicles

Risk. IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH THAT WOULD TRIGGER A PASSENGER AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT, TOO MUCH GENERANT CAN CAUSE THE INFLATOR MODULE TO EXPLODE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 00V-298 · Oct 5, 2000 · 3,052 vehicles

Risk. THE FUEL RETURN HOSE DOES NOT MEET OZONE-RESISTANT SPECIFICATIONS, AND COULD ULTIMATELY CRACK, CAUSING FUEL LEAKAGE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Isuzu.

Mileage at failure

When do structure problems start?

113kmiles, median

Based on the odometer reading in 182 structure complaints. 32% were reported before 100,000 miles.

median0k50k100k150k200k+
4under 30k miles58under 100k miles124100k miles or more
Best & worst years

2001 vs. every other Rodeo year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Rodeo median. How we score

'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'08
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2001 Isuzu Rodeo safety ratings

2001 Isuzu Rodeo 4-DR. in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

2001 Isuzu Rodeo frontal crash test, NHTSA
Frontal crashNot rated
  • Rollover: 3 stars (0.0% risk)
  • Stability control: No
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
3 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2001 Isuzu Rodeo, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Fuel Tank Retention FailureDP18001 · closed Mar 5, 2020
    No recall
  2. Rear Suspension Lower Link DetachmentEA09018 · closed Oct 15, 2010
    Led to recall 10V-436
  3. REAR SUSPENSION LOWER LINK FAILUREPE09030 · closed Dec 8, 2009
    Led to recall 10V-436
In owners' words

What Rodeo owners report

Recent structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 ISUZU RODEO. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS UNDERGOING ROUTINE SERVICE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE REAR FRAME WAS RUSTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND KEPT REFERRING THE CONTACT TO DEALERS THAT NO LONGER SERVICED ISUZU VEHICLES. THE MANUFACTURER PROVIDED A CASE NUMBER.…
Complaint 11206235 · May 8, 2019 · 155,000 miles
VEHICLE FRAME IS COMPLETELY RUSTED OUT. CAN PUT MY ENTIRE FIST THROUGH IT. I HAD A MECHANIC LOOK AT IT AND SAID THE VEHICLE SHOULD NOT BE DRIVEN AS A SAFETY PRECAUTION. HAD ISUZU DO THE RECALL A FEW YEARS AGO AND I DON'T KNOW HOW THEY DIDN'T BUY BACK THIS VEHICLE. VEHICLE HAS 78K MILES ON IT AND IN…
Complaint 10870372 · May 23, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 ISUZU RODEO. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE JERKED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE SUBFRAME HAD SEVERELY RUSTED AND CAUSED THE REAR OF THE FRAME TO SEPARATE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS…
Complaint 10775461 · Sep 23, 2015 · 142,169 miles

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