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2003 Isuzu RodeoProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 16 owner complaints about the 2003 Isuzu Rodeo, most often about the structure. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 13V-547 the manufacturer reports only 18% of affected cars repaired.

2003 Isuzu Rodeo
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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls3Lowest repair rate 18%Owner complaints162 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage88kStructure, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 7, 2018. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.

Complaints by system

Where the 2003 Isuzu Rodeo has problems

16 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
Structure41
Engine and engine cooling40
Service brakes, hydraulic20
Suspension20
Power train20
Wheels10
Fuel/propulsion system10
Fuel system, gasoline10
Vehicle speed control10
1 other systems11

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

3 recalls

2003 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.

18%repaired · 2015 Q1

Suspension: rear

Recall 13V-547 · Oct 31, 2013 · 8,816 vehicles · 1,630 repaired

Risk. The corrosion may allow the bracket to detach from the frame, impacting vehicle handling and increasing the risk of a crash.

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.

Best & worst years

2003 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

2003 Isuzu Rodeo safety ratings

2003 Isuzu Rodeo 4-DR. in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

2003 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
1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2003 Isuzu Rodeo, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Fuel Tank Retention FailureDP18001 · closed Mar 5, 2020
    No recall
In owners' words

What Rodeo owners report

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

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 ISUZU RODEO. THE CONTACT STATED THE FRAME WAS RUSTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE AND VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. *TR
Complaint 10568873 · Mar 12, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 ISUZU RODEO. THE STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING, CAUSING THE CONTACT TO CRASH INTO A GUARD RAIL. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSIS WHERE IT WAS ADVISED THAT…
Complaint 10513007 · May 21, 2013 · 88,000 miles

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